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Hour 4: Easing the worker shortage and how the US is doing in the Winter Olympics

Author: Audacy February 16, 2026 Duration: 30:34

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* Louisiana has a new program to try and help businesses deal with worker shortages. We’ll get the details from Susan Schowen, Secretary of the Louisiana Workforce Commission. * We'll go live to Milan, Italy for an update on the Winter Olympics * We’ll get an update on the Pelicans and how the rest of the season could go post-All Star break with Oleh Kosel, a credentialed NBA writer.

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