Included in this episode: 1. ‘I Am Not The President’s Lawyer.’ Merrick Garland Vows Independence As Attorney General 2. Column: How Australia May Have Just Saved Journalism From Big Tech 3. U.S. Death Toll From COVID-19 Passes the 500,000 Mark 4. Here’s Why Economic Experts Are Predicting Higher Mortgages Rates This Year 5. The Best Exercises to Sneak Into Your Workday .

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