Episodes
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The 'right-to-work' pay gap
Right-to-work laws are associated with lower union membership and lower wages, especially for minority and female workers.
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Is there too much money in college sports?
NIL has significantly changed the landscape of college sports, providing new financial opportunities for athletes.
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What if the AI boom never turns a profit?
AI has the potential to cause significant economic disruption, similar to historic shifts like the radial tire's impact on Akron.
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Even higher diesel prices are coming
Diesel prices are forecasted to rise further due to seasonal demand and ongoing geopolitical issues, impacting supply chains and consumer costs.
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Tea, tariffs, and tough decisions
US factory orders are rebounding modestly, with future demand reliant on geopolitical stability and tax incentives.
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Climbing costs across the supply chain
Supply chain costs are rising due to geopolitical tensions and fuel price increases, likely leading to higher consumer prices.
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AI in banking: the good, the bad, and the efficient
AI can greatly increase efficiency for small banks, reducing tasks that used to take hours into minutes.
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Borrowing costs go boom
Global bond yields are rising due to increased government spending and geopolitical tensions, which could lead to higher borrowing costs in the U.S.
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The economic power of BTS
Investors are currently fleeing older bonds due to expectations of rising interest rates, which could lead to a global bond sell-off.
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Shein makes its stock market debut
Agricultural export prices have risen significantly, but extreme weather and high input costs are limiting farmers' financial gains.
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Ring founder Jamie Siminoff on default encryption and AI privacy
Ring's new Take encryption system allows users to control access to their home security footage by throwing away the encryption key, enhancing privacy.
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Oil markets brace for maintenance season
The Federal Reserve is closely watching inflation data and market signals, with the possibility of raising interest rates in the near future, which could impact mortgage rates and consumer credit.
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Food assistance, 62 years on
SNAP has historically played a crucial role in reducing food insecurity and poverty in the US.
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What BookTok is doing for bookstores
The G20 summit emphasizes US efforts to counter Iran and address global trade tensions, particularly with tariffs and sanctions.
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ICE is collecting DNA from detainees for future policing
DHS has significantly increased DNA collection from detainees, contributing massively to the national DNA database.
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The ongoing cost of ICE raids on Latino entreprenuers
The Fed’s approach to forward guidance may be evolving towards a more ambiguous communication style, which affects market reactions.
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The summer of the "very stretched consumer"
The US economy is experiencing a K-shaped recovery, with some consumers and retailers thriving while others are struggling.
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Could tech startups rescue rural healthcare?
Consumers continue to upgrade electronics like TVs and computers despite inflation, driven by interest in higher quality visuals and AI support.
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Meta's landmark social media settlement
Meta is implementing new child safety measures, including default screen time limits for teens, as part of a $18 billion settlement over social media addiction lawsuits.
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Grass is always greener
Companies tend to provide optimistic long-term revenue forecasts, but these should be interpreted with caution.
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