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We're gonna need a bigger boat-building industry
During World War II, the U.S. shipbuilding industry flourished. Now, it's nearly non-existent. China is the dominant shipbuilder in the world economy…
8 months, 1 week ago
One of the cheapest ways to save a life is going away
What's the price to save a human life? We examine the monumental legacy of the U.S. President's Emergency Plan For AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) with journali…
8 months, 1 week ago
Will Iran block the Strait of Hormuz?
The world has held a close eye on the Strait of Hormuz lately with Israeli and U.S. strikes on Iran. Nearly a quarter of the world's seaborne oil pas…
8 months, 1 week ago
You told us how tariffs are affecting you
Americans like to spend money. In fact, we spend more per person than almost any other country in the world. So, we wanted to know how an uncertain e…
8 months, 2 weeks ago
SALT-n-pessimism
It's ... Indicators of the Week! Our weekly look at some of the most fascinating economic numbers from the news.
On today's episode: the Senate passe…
8 months, 2 weeks ago
Why the 30-year bond matters
Last week, the U.S. Treasury held an auction for 30-year bonds. Some were worried no one would show up to buy these things! That didn't happen, but t…
8 months, 2 weeks ago
Mixing family business with US trade policy in Vietnam
Last month, Eric Trump, executive vice president at The Trump Organization, attended a ceremony in Vietnam to break ground on a $1.5 billion resident…
8 months, 2 weeks ago
The secret to Nintendo's success
Nintendo has been a titan in the video game industry for decades, but that wasn't always the case. At its very core, Nintendo sees itself as a toy co…
8 months, 3 weeks ago
Trump's parade, FEMA phase out, and Warner Bros. Discovery divorces ... itself?
It's ... Indicators of the Week! Our weekly look at some of the most fascinating economic numbers from the news.
On today's episode: the monetary cos…
8 months, 3 weeks ago
The hidden costs of healthcare churn
Healthcare churn—when people switch insurance plans—is particularly bad in the US.
In today's episode, why Americans switch healthcare plans so much,…
8 months, 3 weeks ago