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The controversy over Tyson Foods' hiring of asylum seekers
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The rise and fall of Long Term Capital Management
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Can the president override Congress on spending?
The power of the purse belongs to Congress, and the president must follow specific legal procedures if they want to withhold or defer spending.
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The Big Government Money Pipe Freeze
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The 'Crypto Wizard' vs. Nigeria
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The fight for a legendary shipwreck's treasure
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How the scratch off lottery changed America
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How DeepSeek changed the market's mind
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Re-imagining the energy grid ... through batteries (Two Indicators)
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The "chilling effect" of deportations
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After the fires
The catastrophic fires in Los Angeles, particularly affecting Altadena, have demolished thousands of homes and structures, leading to a major community crisis.
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Tariffs, grocery prices and other listener questions
President Trump's administration may struggle to bring down oil and energy prices due to limitations on presidential power over oil production.
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The Land of the Duty Free (classic)
Brendan O'Regan sparked the duty-free industry by leveraging a tax loophole meant for sailors to benefit airline passengers.
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The case for Fed independence in the Nixon tapes
The Nixon tapes reveal a significant case of political pressure on the Federal Reserve and emphasize the importance of its independence.
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ZIP Codes!
ZIP codes originated as a solution for mail sorting issues discovered during World War II.
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The potato-shaped loophole in free trade
The journey of American potatoes to Mexico has been a complex tale of trade regulations, pest concerns, and lobbying.
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If AI is so good, why are there still so many jobs for translators?
AI is considerably reshaping the translation job market, but jobs are not disappearing; instead, they are evolving.
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The Rest of the Story, 2024
NPR's focus on returns season ties together updates on both consumer experience and the financial implications of various policies and developments.
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The Indicators of this year and next
Support for NPR is emphasized as vital for continued quality programming and public media, with calls to donate at donate.npr.org.
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The habitat banker
Biodiversity loss is a critical issue, with over a million species on the brink of extinction.
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