Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchDiesel prices fuel uncertainty for small businesses
Rising gas prices, stemming from President Trump’s war against Iran, have frustrated drivers all spring. But diesel prices are up too, and diesel is …
2 days, 10 hours ago
How economists are making sense of our geopolitical climate
Markets were hopeful on Friday after Iran announced that the Strait of Hormuz would be reopened to commercial vessels. Now, escalating tensions are b…
2 days, 14 hours ago
Waiting for gas prices to drop? Don't hold your breath
The Strait of Hormuz has remained largely closed, with only three sanctioned tankers making it through the waterway according to Reuters. When asked …
2 days, 16 hours ago
California buildings must limit "embodied carbon." Here's what that means
California became the first state to regulate embodied carbon in its building code. That’s changing the construction industry even beyond the state b…
2 days, 22 hours ago
QVC wants to be the next TikTok Shop
QVC, which pioneered live TV shopping shows, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy this week. Leadership made the next step clear: a pivot away from televi…
5 days, 9 hours ago
Seattle's tech industry blues
Recently, Seattle’s tech workforce has been hit by wave after wave of layoffs. Some company execs say it’s AI’s fault. KUOW’s Monica Nickelsburg join…
5 days, 11 hours ago
Markets optimistic after Iran announces Strait of Hormuz has reopened
Iran declared on Friday that the Strait of Hormuz has reopened for all commercial vessels. While the news caused stocks to rally and oil prices to dr…
5 days, 15 hours ago
Soaring jet fuel costs could leave European planes grounded
The head of the International Energy Agency warned on Thursday that Europe could run out of jet fuel in few as six weeks. The continent is the bigges…
5 days, 17 hours ago
Bytes: Week in Review — AI companies divided over proposed state law, Amazon buys Globalstar, and Spotify to sell physical books
This week, Spotify is letting its users buy physical books. Plus, Amazon acquires the satellite service provide Globalstar. But first, state lawmaker…
5 days, 22 hours ago
The role of temp work in this economy
Cautious employers are hiring more temporary workers, according to the Fed’s latest Beige Book. It's sort of a half-step toward creating permanent ro…
6 days, 10 hours ago