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What we misunderstand about gun violence
The U.S. is known around the world for its problem with gun violence. The vast majority of murders in the U.S. are committed using guns. But what lea…
9 months, 3 weeks ago
A brief history of NPR funding
Where does NPR get its funding? Today on the show, we open our books and share a brief history of public radio. And we learn what's at stake with Pre…
9 months, 3 weeks ago
It's actually really hard to make a robot, guys
Robots have been a thing for a long time, but they've never quite met expectations. While AI has changed the game for chatbots, it's not quite so cle…
9 months, 3 weeks ago
What's in YOUR wallet?
It's ... Indicators of the Week! Our weekly look at some of the most fascinating economic numbers from the news.
On today's episode: China bulks up f…
10 months ago
It's hard out there for a Fed chair
President Trump has flirted with firing Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell since returning to office, but can he legally do that? Not without good c…
10 months ago
Why do shrimpers like tariffs?
Many businesses are scared of what President Trump's tariffs will mean for their industry. However, the shrimping industry is one that doesn't seem t…
10 months ago
What do farmers do in a trade war?
Two American farmers tell us how they're feeling about a trade war that targets the soybean industry's biggest customer: China.
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10 months ago
Trump's cuts come for food banks
The Beigie Awards are back to recognize the regional Federal Reserve Bank with the best Beige Book entry. On today's episode, we shine a spotlight on…
10 months ago
American science brain drain
President Trump's federal cuts and scrutiny of academic institutions are forcing some U.S. scientists to head for the border. On today's show, an ent…
10 months, 1 week ago
How much international students matter to the economy
Many international students are rethinking their education in the United States as the federal government revokes visas, often over minor infractions…
10 months, 1 week ago