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The cost of living, lead pipe removal, and a more expensive Mega Millions

The cost of living, lead pipe removal, and a more expensive Mega Millions



It's ... Indicators of the Week! It's that time of week when we look at the most fascinating economic numbers from the news.

On today's episode: Inflation slowly coming down, getting the lead out of …


Published on 1 year, 2 months ago

The trouble with water discounts

The trouble with water discounts



The problem of how to price water is a perennial conundrum. Water is an essential limited resource that everyone needs, so how do you price it so everyone can afford it while making sure that utiliti…


Published on 1 year, 2 months ago

Half a billion people need reading glasses. Why can't they get them?

Half a billion people need reading glasses. Why can't they get them?



If you need some reading glasses in the United States, you don't have to break the bank to pick some up. That's important for older folks who need a little extra magnification. But in some parts of t…


Published on 1 year, 2 months ago

The year the music festival died

The year the music festival died



Is 2024 the year the music festival died? Festivals are getting canceled left and right, from Northern California to Florida to Virginia.

Big name festivals that used to sell out in minutes struggled…


Published on 1 year, 2 months ago





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