Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchNo longer a nation of movers
Domestic migration in the U.S. has been declining for decades. This morning, we'll look into who's still moving, what factors drive their decision, a…
3 weeks, 6 days ago
An entirely new oil disruption
Oil prices continue their upward climb amid conflict in the Middle East. The international benchmark Brent crude is now $115 a barrel; on Friday, it …
3 weeks, 6 days ago
MLB brings automated ball-strike tech to the Big Leagues
In baseball, calling balls and strikes is a kind of art form. Now, a little more science is being added to the artistry. Major League Baseball has in…
3 weeks, 6 days ago
Feeling down on the farm
A growing number of farmers can’t afford to plant their crops this year. It’s because of rising costs for diesel, fertilizer, and equipment parts — c…
4 weeks, 1 day ago
Make Me Smart about the business of sake
It’s peak bloom in Washington, D.C.! Cherry blossom viewing is deeply rooted in Japanese culture, and it goes hand-in-hand with enjoying Japan’s nati…
4 weeks, 2 days ago
The national debt is ballooning, and Americans are worried
The U.S. national debt crossed $39 trillion last week, and it’s growing fast. Racking up the most recent $5 trillion of that total only took two year…
4 weeks, 2 days ago
What's next for the USMCA?
The Trump administration is reviewing the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, which comes up for renewal this year. The USMCA replaced NAFTA, was …
4 weeks, 2 days ago
Bytes: Week in Review — Meta, YouTube’s social media addiction case, a new AI literacy course, and Kalshi’s prediction market self-regulation
The prediction market platform Kalshi announces new rules this week. Plus, the Department of Labor introduces an AI literacy course. But first, a jur…
4 weeks, 2 days ago
The Francis Scott Key Bridge, two years later
Two years ago, a shipping container crashed into the Francis Scott Key bridge in Baltimore. Now it’s being rebuilt to be bigger and better. In today’…
4 weeks, 2 days ago
A small tax with high costs
People in the U.S. send a lot of money abroad: In 2024 alone, about $93 billion in formal remittances were sent overseas. However, a new federal remi…
1 month ago