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Greece allows a 6-day work week and other indicators
On Indicators of the Week, we cover the numbers in the news that you should know about. This week, we cover an encouraging trend for global wealth, closing Mexico's tariff loophole and the European n…
Published on 1 year, 1 month ago
An asylum seeker's long road to a work permit
There are currently just under 65,000 migrants in New York City's shelter system, stretching the city's outworn social service systems. Today on the show, we follow one asylum seeker's journey from …
Published on 1 year, 1 month ago
How much do presidents ACTUALLY influence the economy?
Voters have a bleak outlook on the economy right now, and many are pointing the finger at President Biden. At the same time, many voters have a rosy view of the economy when Donald Trump was presiden…
Published on 1 year, 1 month ago
What military brats tell us about social mobility
Children of U.S. military families, a.k.a. brats, are known for their adaptability when relocating to new neighborhoods and schools every few years. This migratory population became the basis for bra…
Published on 1 year, 2 months ago
The young trolls of Wall Street are growing up
Back in 2021, the meme stock frenzy was at its peak: Roaring Kitty AKA Keith Gill, and young day traders gleefully upended financial markets. Roaring Kitty disappeared for a bit before returning just…
Published on 1 year, 2 months ago
One of the hottest jobs in AI right now: 'types-question guy'
U.S. job growth cooled this month. But one job is hot to the touch: AI prompt engineer. The role can command a six figure salary, but ... what is it? Today, we speak to an AI prompt engineer to figur…
Published on 1 year, 2 months ago