March 17th, 2026: Weather, McDonalds And Virgin Hot Toddy's
On March 17, 2026, Lindsey Vernick covers a powerful storm system that put over 34 million people under tornado watches across the eastern U.S., disrupted thousands of flights, and caused severe damage, while a rare March heat wave pushed western cities toward record highs. The episode also reports on a federal judge blocking major vaccine policy changes, McDonald's CEO's viral 'polite bite' moment, and Lindsay's personal notes about St. Patrick's Day, Taco Tuesday, and nursing a cold with an alcohol-free hot toddy.
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