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Americans are traveling less this year, but that could lead to more travel in the coming years—Scott Mayerowitz of The Points Guy says to book now. Plus, some good news about the state of public health, with flu season looking less intense than prior years. Dr. Nahid Bhadelia on why that is. And Brian’s RBI focuses on the increases in home prices across the country: find out the top five cities seeing a spike.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The mutation of the coronavirus strain is spooking consumers and investors. We speak to Dr. Carlos Del Rio about what it means for vaccine efficacy, and whether we could see it in the U.S. Plus, the NBA’s next season starts tonight—CNBC.com reporter Jabari Young on what it will look like. And Brian’s RBI focuses on how our travel habits have changed, as the TSA sees three consecutive days of traveler throughput above 1 million.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The UK imposes tighter lockdown measures ahead of Christmas in response to a new coronavirus strain, and global markets slide. Plus top Bitcoin bull Mark Yusko discusses whether broader acceptance of the cryptocurrency will make it the new gold. And, the CEO of Hackensack Meridien Health, the largest health care network in New Jersey, talks about the rollout of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine, and how they’re trying to convince the public to get the shot. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Moderna is one step closer to getting emergency use authorization for its covid vaccine. A FDA panel voted to recommend approval. If the agency gives the greenlight, the Moderna vaccine could be given to people within days. Congressional leaders are trying to finalize a deal on covid relief while also avoiding a government shutdown. NBC’s Tracie Potts joins with the latest. Amid the back and forth negotiations on virus aid, new data is suggesting a looming eviction crisis that may force Americans onto the streets this holiday season. CNBC Real Estate Correspondent. Diana Olick, reports. Plus, a winter wonderland normally means big business for ski resorts, but this year’s covid restrictions make the equation a bit more complicated. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

As the FDA moves closer to authorizing Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use, we speak with a leading vaccine researcher on the differences between this shot and the one from Pfizer. Plus, a top energy analyst says the overarching theme for 2021 will be “recovery,”, but it won’t come without some bumps & bruises along the way. And, our exclusive look at which top executives are buying the most of their company’s stock with their own money. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

With a surge in online shopping, how UPS is handling the extra holiday shipping volume. Plus, one analyst says a top way to play an economic recovery in 2021 is through stocks of building material companies. And we speak to the head of the American Ballet Company about the difficult decision to cancel another season. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

As Pfizer’s Covid-19 vaccine rolls out across the United States, we speak to one doctor who was among the first in the country to get the vaccine. Plus, a bipartisan group of lawmakers has unveiled their latest stimulus packages, with the deadline to avoid a government shutdown just days away. And we speak to one restaurant chain owner who has had to pivot his business strategy due to the pandemic. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It’s a historic day for the United States as the first batches of Pfizer’s Covid-19 vaccine get distributed across the country. We speak to the head of one trucking company moving that vaccine, check in with an infectious disease doctor on the inoculation timeline, and pop down to Louisiana where Brian Sullivan has the latest. Plus, NYC is banning indoor dining again. One restaurateur joins us with his thoughts on the change. And a two-step relief bill is expected to be released in Congress today—our own Eamon Javers on what it means for stimulus in the U.S.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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