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Disturbia: Workplace Surveillance, Putin's War, Hurricane Ian

Skimm This

theSkimm

News

4.53.6K Ratings

🗓️ 29 September 2022

⏱️ 32 minutes

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Summary

First: We’ve got the latest on the week’s biggest headlines: Hurricane Ian, Team Biden’s plan to end hunger by 2030, a big development in Alzheimer’s research, and WTF happened to the British Pound this week.  Then: After Ukraine made gains in the war this month, Putin is scrambling to figure out how to keep Russia in the game. We’ll Skimm three of Russia’s strategic pivots and how they could impact the outcome of the war…in 60-ish seconds.  Next: Ever feel like your boss is watching you through your webcam? Do you move your mouse to make it look like you’re doing work? Ya might want to keep it up. Because workplace surveillance has been on the rise since the pandemic started. Our expert told us why workplaces are watching their workers, how it actually backfires on employers, and what this means for the future of work. Finally: Hate to break it to you but…summer’s officially over. If cold weather and lack of sunshine has a habit of bringing your vibes down, you’re not alone. Seasonal affective disorder affects millions of Americans. We’ve got tips for your routine that could be key to fighting the winter blues. No happy lamps needed. On this episode, you’ll hear from:  Hilke Schellmann, assistant professor of journalism, New York University Dr. Kelly Rohan, professor of psychological science, University of Vermont PS: Feeling nervous about the economy lately? Don’t worry. We’re launching a miniseries to help you protect your finances and your mental health…in this economy. Catch it in your feed on Monday.  Want more Skimm?  Sign up for our free daily newsletter Email us your questions about what’s going on in the news right now  Subscribe and leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts Skimm'd by Alex Carr, Will Livingston, and Blake Lew-Merwin with additional help from Alaisha Key. Engineered by Andrew Callaway and Elie McAfee-Hahn. TheSkimm’s head of audio is Graelyn Brashear. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0

Welcome to Schemes.

0:05.4

Hurricane Ian touched down in southwest Florida yesterday, damaging homes, flooding cities,

0:11.8

and leaving millions without power.

0:14.1

We've got the latest on the storm, along with the other major headlines from the week,

0:19.7

from the chaotic energy of the global economy to a big shift in the war in Ukraine.

0:27.0

So on the show, we've been hearing about this kind of creepy thing lately.

0:32.6

Workplace surveillance.

0:34.8

So we asked an expert, are we being watched at work?

0:38.6

I think a lot of folks feel like, oh, it's not happening to me, but I wouldn't be so

0:43.3

sure because it's really hard to tell.

0:46.5

And finally, if the colder weather is starting to impact your mood, we've got some tips on

0:51.8

how your routine can help you combat the winter blues.

0:56.6

We're here to make you smarter, and the news less overwhelming.

1:01.2

I'm Alex Carr.

1:03.3

Let's skim this.

1:11.7

Let's start with some headlines from the week's news and give you some context on why they

1:16.4

matter.

1:17.4

First up, as we come on the air tonight, the state of Florida is being pummeled by Hurricane

1:22.8

Ian.

1:24.7

After wreaking havoc in Cuba earlier this week, Hurricane Ian made landfall last night

1:29.8

in southwestern Florida, and it's the second big Atlantic hurricane to hit in the last

1:34.8

two weeks.

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