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Remote workers left behind?

Vaccine mandates continue to stir controversy in both the private and public sectors. Meanwhile, remote workers are reluctant to return to offices after spending over a year grinding it out from home. CEO of OperationsInc David Lewis cautions that these employees could fall behind their on-site counterparts. Plus: The pandemic-long surge in background checks and gun purchases triggers an ammunition shortage. And as worsening droughts and an ongoing labor shortage spell trouble for our food supply, engineer Nick Collins explains how controlled environment agriculture could be the solution, as growers turn to hydroponics and vertical farming. Plus a word of caution against problem gambling, after the Supreme Court permits states to legalize sports wagering.

Remote workers left behind?
The Big Picture with Holland Cooke tackles the latest in political news, debates, commentary and more. The program airs live every Friday at 1:30 PM ET, with re-runs at 7 PM and 10:30 PM EM on Friday and Mondays at 01:30 PM ET.