L.I.N.K. Live | SDCE Editors Talk Inflation, Infrastructure and the Big Shrimp Recall

Marina, Brielle and Mackenna discuss inflation, infrastructure and the big shrimp recall that is dominating the news on this week's #LINKLive.

June 30, 2021

Brielle JaekelMarina MayerMackenna Moralez

Marina, Brielle and Mackenna discuss inflation, infrastructure and the big shrimp recall that is dominating the news on this week's #LINKLive

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