Topic: Tobacco Stocks

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Circular Reporting
Episode 1005 2:27:06 - 2:29:18

1005: Circular Reporting

CDC Director Resignation, Tobacco Stock Conflict

Dr. Brenda Fitzgerald resigned as Director of the CDC after reports surfaced that she invested in tobacco stocks and a healthcare company while in office. Fitzgerald claimed the tobacco shares were purchased by a financial advisor without her knowledge, but the conflict of interest led to her departure.