The FDA’s formaldehyde fight

The Food and Drug Administration has proposed a ban on chemicals in hair-relaxing products. We’ll explain how the passing of the rule could be a big win for Black women’s health. And the battle for the speaker of the House continues with a new nominee. Plus, we’ll play a special spooky edition of This or That, in recognition of Friday the 13th.

Here’s everything we talked about:

• • “Exclusive: The F.D.A Is Taking Major Action To Protect Against Harmful Chemicals In Hair Products” from The Root

• • “After Pressley, Brown Inquiry, FDA Proposes Ban on Harmful Chemicals in Hair Relaxers” from pressley.house.gov

• • Rule regarding formaldehyde-releasing products from Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs

• • “Trump Loyalist Jim Jordan Is Nominated by GOP for House Speaker” from BNN Bloomberg

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