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The future of economic data under Trump
Episode 1439
Following a weaker than expected jobs report today, President Trump said he’ll fire the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics, claiming the data was rigged. It’s an unprecedented move with potential…
Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago
Let's check in with the Fed
Episode 1438
The Federal Reserve left its benchmark interest rate unchanged after meeting yesterday, despite repeated pressures from President Trump to cut rates. But not everyone at the Fed was happy about it. O…
Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago
The hunger crisis unfolding in Gaza
Episode 1437
The United Nations this week warned that “widespread starvation, malnutrition and disease” are contributing to a rise in hunger-related deaths across the Gaza Strip. This comes as the flow of aid int…
Published on 4 months, 3 weeks ago
Public libraries on the line
Episode 1436
Along with some other federal agencies, the Trump administration has attempted to gut the Institute of Museum and Library Services. It’s a small agency, but public libraries across the country rely o…
Published on 4 months, 4 weeks ago
Are Trump's tariffs legal?
Episode 1435
Over the weekend, President Trump announced a new trade deal with the EU: 15% tariffs on most goods in exchange for the EU’s promise to purchase U.S. energy. But a court case brought by a group of sm…
Published on 4 months, 4 weeks ago
We have a trade deal with Japan, right?
Episode 1434
Earlier this week, President Trump announced a “massive” trade deal with Japan. But as Japanese officials clarify some of the terms, it’s not clear how concrete the deal actually is. We’ll explain. A…
Published on 5 months ago
The realities of No Tax on Tips and Overtime laws
Episode 1433
Republicans’ newly passed tax and spending law makes good on a promise President Trump made over and over on the campaign trail: No Tax on Tips and Overtime. But the change likely won’t have the dras…
Published on 5 months ago
The trade-offs of Japan’s trade deal
Episode 1432
President Trump announced a trade deal with Japan that will impose 15% tariffs on imports. Wall Street is happy, but it could put the United States in an awkward position as the Trump administration …
Published on 5 months ago
What happens when a data center moves to town?
Episode 1431
Lately, tech companies like Meta have been putting hundreds of billions toward building new data centers to power their AI ambitions. Some communities have been pushing back, however, arguing these f…
Published on 5 months ago
ICE says it's coming for companies too
Episode 1430
Acting head of Immigration and Customs Enforcement Todd Lyons said his agency’s crackdown on unauthorized immigration will extend to employers as well. Industries that rely heavily on undocumented wo…
Published on 5 months ago