Why we're short on blood, water and helium

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  This is The Indicator from Planet Money.

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  I'm Adrian Ma.

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  I'm Ricky Mulvey.

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  And I'm Waylon Wong.

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  Shortages are in the news again.

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  And today, we're not going to talk about oil or computer chips.

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  That's right.

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  There's a lot of other resources to freak out about.

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  Today, we are talking about shortages for helium, water, and even blood.

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  All these supplies are running concerningly low right now.

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  And today on the show, we're going to run down why and what, if anything, can be done about it.

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  All that after the break.

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