Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchAbigail Disney: “There is such a thing as too much money”
How were you raised to think about money, and how do you know when the values you inherited no longer fit? What do we owe other people, and when is g…
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Want a raise? You might have to find a new job
You know how wages have, on average, stagnated when you account for inflation? Well there’s one group that saw some actual wage growth last month: Jo…
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Let's check in on construction jobs
The Associated General Contractors of America recently issued a report that finds job gains in the building trade are uneven, with residential constr…
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How record labels are handling AI music
The music industry is wrestling with the best way to incorporate and acknowledge artificial intelligence in the business. AI tools are one thing, but…
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AI-driven law could be an answer to accessible legal help
AI has already changed the legal field, bringing new efficiencies — along with some high-profile mistakes — to tasks like research and drafting contr…
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Almost Midnight, from "The Midnight Rebellion"
From WBUR, here's a new kind of story, one that's all about the big questions and decisions we face. “The Midnight Rebellion” is a pick-your-own-path…
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Manufacturing boomed in July. Thank all that AI money
In July, the manufacturing sector grew at its fastest month-to-month rate in four years. A new tax law likely boosted company spending to some degree…
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Understanding California's billionaire tax
California voters will decide this November whether to impose a one-time wealth tax on the state's richest residents, setting up what could become on…
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How money is flowing this campaign season
Seven states are set to hold primary elections this week. Polls open today in Washington, Kansas, Virginia, Missouri, and Michigan. This morning, we'…
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China’s soft power play in the global AI arms race
Last month, President Xi Jinping spoke at an AI conference in Shanghai, China. There he promoted AI accessibility for the world, touting China’s adop…
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