Ida Heads North; Building Better with Walter Isaacson; Box Office Blues
At least 22 people were killed as the remnants of Hurricane Ida battered New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. NBC meteorologist Bill Karins reports on Ida’s path and the record rain and flooding that deluged the region and triggered states of emergency on Thursday. CNBC’s Ylan Mui and Walter Isaacson, history professor at Tulane and renowned author, discuss how the extreme weather may impact priorities for Washington’s infrastructure deal. CNBC’s Meg Tirrell reports that new data from GoodRx reveals more doctor-patient visits unrelated to the pandemic, both for cosmetic and mental health reasons. Plus, Axios reporter Sara Fischer talks TV and film as release dates for major pictures are pushed to 2022