Podcast Episodes

Should we expect USPS to make money?

The Postal Service says it's facing a "severe financial crisis." Postmaster General David Steiner testified before a House subcommittee this week and…

1 month ago

Bytes: Week in Review — Gecko's $71M contract with U.S. Navy, BuzzFeed doubts its business viability, and Amazon offers faster delivery

This week, Amazon speeds up delivery even more. Plus, will BuzzFeed stay in business?

But first, Gecko, a robotics startup, landed a $71 million contr…

1 month ago

A small town's fight against ICE

Newport, Oregon is a small town on the coast with beautiful beach views. After the town’s rescue helicopter was taken to the southern border, the com…

1 month ago

Who gets to set limits on AI?

In line with the Pentagon’s ambitions to build an “AI-first warfighting force,” earlier this year, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth demanded unres…

1 month ago

Escalation and investor anxieties

Iran attacked critical liquefied natural gas and oil infrastructure in Saudi Arabia and Qatar, including a major source of gas for Europe. It was ret…

1 month, 1 week ago

An attempt to blunt rising oil prices

War continues to rage in the Middle East, and energy infrastructure is being targeted. The price of oil has surged to $115 a barrel, and gas in the U…

1 month, 1 week ago

What’s money between friends 😟😖😫

It’s bound to happen in any friendship: an unfulfilled Venmo request, a trip that’s way out of your budget, or a dispute over splitting the bill at a…

1 month, 1 week ago

How low-cost drones are used in modern military strikes

There have been decades of attempts to make destructive drones, going back to World War I. The technology has advanced significantly since then. Dron…

1 month, 1 week ago

When will the Fed shift focus to the job market?

The Federal Reserve is focused on cooling inflation right now, which has stayed stubbornly above the 2% target. But price stabilization is just one h…

1 month, 1 week ago

Can jewelry ever be truly conflict-free?

The supply chains of gold and precious gems are notoriously difficult to track. Human rights abuses and environmental devastation are often at the ro…

1 month, 1 week ago