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Was the Twitter clout-chasing really worth it?
October 12, 2023 00:33 - 12 minutes - 11.8 MBWhen Elon Musk turned Twitter, now X, on it’s head, some media outlets decided to call it quits. Six months later, an internal memo at NPR says traffic has dipped only modestly. We’ll get into why Twitter may not have been the bedrock of online engagement that many had believed. And Caroline Ellison, Sam Bankman-Fried’s former adviser and girlfriend, has been testifying at his fraud trial this week. It has us thinking about how choosing a romantic partner can come with consequences. Plus, a...
EV subsidies are about to get simpler
October 11, 2023 23:40 - 27 minutes - 11.8 MBThinking about buying an electric vehicle? If you can wait till January, you can apply the $7,500 EV tax credit upfront to a car purchase. In this episode, more about why getting that cash at the dealership — rather than from the IRS — could get more EVs on the road. Plus, we’ll dig into what defines Native American art, hear about employers that remain resistant to pay transparency laws and try on the Birkenstock IPO for size.
Producer prices rise in September
October 11, 2023 20:44 - 1 minute - 11.8 MBStocks rise; core producer price inflation slows; FOMC participants predict flat unemployment rate; economic outlook remains uncertain
EU warns social media firms to moderate content about Israel-Hamas conflict
October 11, 2023 14:56 - 1 minute - 11.8 MBEuropean Union says misinformation, pro-Hamas posts are illegal; wholesale prices rise by 0.5% in September; Exxon Mobil buys shale oil giant Pioneer for $60 billion; federal agencies announce new efforts to reduce consumer fees.
Biden administration takes aim at junk fees
October 11, 2023 12:48 - 8 minutes - 11.8 MBThis morning, President Biden is set to announce new efforts to reduce fees consumers are charged on tickets purchases, utility bills, hotel charges and more. We dig into how regulators are looking to tackle hidden junk fees. Plus, Birkenstock — the sandal everyone loves to hate — walks onto the New York Stock Exchange today. And later: Walgreens pharmacists protest difficult working conditions.
Book bans carry an economic impact
October 11, 2023 11:42 - 7 minutes - 11.8 MBThe number of books banned in public schools surged by 33% last year. While that’s led to a spike in sales for some authors, it can also translate to dried-up sales or speaking opportunities for others. We hear from a few writers about how book bans have personally impacted them. But first: What does aid look like to Ukraine and Israel in a speaker-less House?
Making a footprint: Birkenstock steps onto the NYSE
October 11, 2023 11:06 - 8 minutes - 11.8 MBFrom the BBC World Service: German shoemaker Birkenstock floats on the New York Stock Exchange today. BBC’s Damian McGuinness reports on its journey from shabby shoe to shabby chic. Meanwhile, in Israel, the government has launched a crypto crackdown over Hamas fundraising. Finally, a Swedish city is making plans to outlaw cars next year as it battles pollution, but at what cost?
San Francisco is becoming a tech hub again, Y Combinator CEO says
October 11, 2023 10:12 - 13 minutes - 11.8 MBThey say it’s harder to get into than Harvard: Y Combinator, YC for short, is “startup school” for tech founders. It takes applications twice a year. Being among the 230 startups accepted out of 24,000 means getting a half-million-dollar investment and access to mentors who’ve already made it. Airbnb, Reddit and DoorDash are on the alumni list. For most of its 18-year history, Y Combinator has been based in Mountain View, California, the heart of Silicon Valley. Recently, though, its center ...
Introducing “How We Survive: The Worth of Water”
October 11, 2023 10:00 - 3 minutes - 11.8 MBThe Colorado River is the lifeblood of the American West. Millions of people rely on it to live. But we’re using more water than the river has to give, and it’s already lost trillions of gallons to rising temperatures since 2000. Meanwhile, rampant growth and water-intensive farming have depleted groundwater supplies. This means Western states must fundamentally rethink how water is divided up and used. In this season of “How We Survive,” we find an oasis in the desert, float down Las Vegas’...
Shareholders vs. stakeholders, and the purpose of a corporation
October 11, 2023 00:35 - 25 minutes - 11.8 MBToday we’re checking in on what happened after almost 200 high profile CEOs signed a statement in 2019 promising to serve stakeholders like employees and consumers along with their shareholders. Have those companies made any progress toward fulfilling those nonbinding pledges? That’s the question Molly Kinder, a fellow at the Metropolitan Policy program at The Brookings Institution, and her co-authors wanted to answer by analyzing the decisions some of those companies made during the firs...
Maybe don’t take a stand
October 10, 2023 22:54 - 27 minutes - 11.8 MBThe number of Americans who want brands to take a stance on political issues is trending down, according to a Bentley-Gallup poll. While a company’s public position on current events may have been on point over the last few years, consumers may see such statements as a ploy to make a buck. Still, there are some issues Americans want companies to speak up about, like climate change and labor conditions. Also in this episode: optimism ahead of corporate earnings reports, the problem with fixin...
Small business optimism ticks down
October 10, 2023 21:06 - 1 minute - 11.8 MBStocks rise; businesses point to inflation, tight labor market; PepsiCo profits rise; wholesale inventories tick down.
Why you want to quit social media — but can’t
October 10, 2023 15:05 - 7 minutes - 11.8 MBBe honest: How much value do you get out of being on TikTok, Instagram and other social media platforms? New research shows the role that FOMO plays in keeping us online. Today, we dig into the costs of not being on social media and explore how apps can become a collective trap. But first, we make sense of tightening financial conditions.
Global economic growth in 2024 could be slower than expected
October 10, 2023 14:45 - 1 minute - 11.8 MBIMF’s latest forecast is for the global economy to grew 2.9%; Pepsico boost earnings by raising prices, plans more hikes; Fed members say interest rates may be unchanged next month; Canadian auto workers at GM plants go on strike.
Older workers are continuing to sit on the sidelines
October 10, 2023 11:55 - 7 minutes - 11.8 MBSo-called “prime age” workers — those 25 to 54 — are working jobs at a higher rate than before the pandemic. But the picture gets more complicated for older workers. We’ll take a closer look. Plus, gas prices have been deflating stateside despite OPEC trying to prop up oil prices. What gives? And later: The U.S. economy remains a bright spot at the annual World Bank/IMF meetings.
Bond market: Yields fall as investors look to safe havens
October 10, 2023 10:43 - 9 minutes - 11.8 MBFrom the BBC World Service: Yields on U.S. Treasuries tumbled on early trading in Asia, as the conflict in Israel drives market uncertainty. And in Germany, campaigners are calling for the end of a decades-old law that jails people for using public transport without a valid ticket.
X’s misinformation woes get worse during the Israel-Hamas conflict
October 10, 2023 10:25 - 12 minutes - 11.8 MBLast weekend, when Hamas launched a surprise attack on Israel, people around the world flocked to Twitter — now X — for up-to-the-minute information. What they found was a site crawling with misinformation: images captured months or years earlier in unrelated attacks, inaccurate claims about other countries entering the conflict, even a fake White House press release announcing billions of dollars in new U.S. aid to Israel made the rounds. And X’s owner, Elon Musk, promoting accounts known ...
Who sets the price of rent?
October 10, 2023 10:00 - 30 minutes - 11.8 MBIt’s board game night and Ryan and Bridget are also planning to answer Amala’s question about the price of rent. She wants to know who sets it. Luckily for everyone, Bridget happens to have handy her version of “Real Estate-Opoloy.” It’s the classic board game about renting and buying that’s inspired family fights and feuds for generations. But before they can get started, the duo are sucked into the game. While they try to figure out a way out, they’ll learn the answer to Amala’s question a...
Israel, Ukraine and U.S. military aid
October 10, 2023 00:35 - 16 minutes - 11.8 MBThe Biden administration sending aid to Israel after a surprise attack from Hamas. We’ll unpack how financial assistance for Israel can make or break aid for Ukraine, and how dysfunction in the House of Representatives might throw a wrench into all of it. And Tesla’s latest price cut brings fierce rivalry with gasoline cars. Plus, a real-life reenactment of “The Neverending Story” (with a happy ending this time). Here’s everything we talked about: “Biden Says Military Assistance Is on Its ...
How much is your paycheck really worth?
October 09, 2023 23:20 - 29 minutes - 11.8 MBReal wages — what’s left in your paycheck after accounting for inflation — have been rising for the last several months. So how does the “what’s coming in” column in your finances spreadsheet compare to the “what’s going out” column? In this episode, we get into the nitty gritty of spending power and what it means for the economy. Plus, the green energy transition needs more workers, the lending business is sour thanks to high interest rates, and the Nobel Prize in economics goes to a gender...
Mack Truck workers join auto worker strike
October 09, 2023 21:51 - 1 minute - 11.8 MBStocks close up; roughly 30,000 auto workers now on strike; Harvard economist wins Nobel prize for economics; bank earnings due later this week.
Markets respond to the attacks in Israel
October 09, 2023 14:59 - 1 minute - 11.8 MBOil and natural gas prices rose amid uncertainty; Harvard labor historian Claudia Goldin wins Nobel economics prize; UAW strikes expand to Mack Trucks; World bankers meet to discuss economic resiliency from natural disasters
Businesses eye opportunities in student loan repayments
October 09, 2023 13:21 - 7 minutes - 11.8 MBThis month, payments on federal student loans resume. By one estimate, investors have poured $1.2 billion into student loan management startups in the past year. We take a look at this growing industry. But first, we hear how oil markets, bonds and more are responding to Israel’s declaration of war. And later: Ireland has a huge budget surplus. Now, the question is: How should it be spent?
Nobel economics prize won by pioneering gender gap researcher
October 09, 2023 13:02 - 7 minutes - 11.8 MBEarlier this morning, we learned that Harvard economic historian Claudia Goldin was awarded the 2023 Nobel Prize in economics. Her research centers on labor market outcomes for women and the economic underpinnings of the gender pay gap. Senior economics contributor Chris Farrell joins the show to help us understand her works and their importance. Also: Workers at Mack Trucks go on strike.
Conflict in Israel impacts the oil markets
October 09, 2023 11:37 - 7 minutes - 11.8 MBFrom the BBC World Service: Neither Israel nor Palestine are major oil producers, so why does conflict there have such a big impact on the price of oil? Will Bain from the BBC explains. Plus, Leanna Byrne has been finding out how Ireland bucked the trend and managed to gather a budget surplus.
As SBF sits in court, is cryptocurrency on trial too?
October 09, 2023 10:03 - 11 minutes - 11.8 MBAlmost one year after FTX collapsed, founder Sam Bankman-Fried is on trial for fraud. Crypto’s value has mostly recovered; users hope its reputation will too. Marketplace’s Lily Jamali spoke with Vicky Huang, a crypto reporter at The Wall Street Journal, about how the trial is affecting perceptions of the industry.
A moment of economic peril
October 07, 2023 00:35 - 27 minutes - 11.8 MBInterest rates are high. Bonds yields are on the rise. And money is getting more expensive. We’ll explain what this means for consumers and fiscal policymaking. Plus, NASA has ambitious plans to send civilians to the moon (and make Kimberly’s dreams come true). Later, we’ll weigh in on self-checkout aisles and magnet less refrigerators during a round of Half Full/Half Empty. Here’s everything we talked about: “Pharmacies begin dispensing abortion pills” from Politico “Maybe in Your Lifet...
What’s up with falling gas prices?
October 06, 2023 23:06 - 29 minutes - 11.8 MBLast month, OPEC+ said it would cut oil production to raise prices. Simple economics, right? It worked for a few weeks, but now the price of oil is falling fast. In this episode, we’ll talk about why the oil cartel’s plan isn’t working out — it has a lot to do with low demand for gas across the globe. Plus, how the climate crisis shapes consumer demand and why the WTO lowered its 2023 global trade growth forecast.
Economy adds 336,000 jobs in September
October 06, 2023 20:51 - 1 minute - 11.8 MBStocks rise; leisure and hospitality sector leads job gains; report could be a sign that the Fed will raise rates again; consumer credit falls.
U.S. economy added 336,000 jobs in September
October 06, 2023 15:00 - 1 minute - 11.8 MBThe increase was higher than analysts expected; average wages grew at an annual pace of 4.2%; investors bet that strong labor market will lead to another rate increase; gasoline prices are headed lower.
A jobs report catching everyone by surprise
October 06, 2023 14:39 - 7 minutes - 11.8 MBA whopping 336,000 jobs were created last month, according to the Labor Department. That figure is way higher than expected. We discuss how investors might be feeling and what it means for the Federal Reserve as continues trying to tamp down inflation. But first, there are signs of progress in the United Auto Workers strike. Then, we check in with how Europe’s smaller, independent hotels faring.
Ask a financial therapist
October 06, 2023 13:48 - 1 minute - 11.8 MBThis is Uncomfortable wants your help: What question would you ask a financial therapist? How can I stop feeling guilty about spending money? How do I start a hard conversation with my partner about debt? How can I talk to my friends about the difference in our salaries? Whatever your question is, send it our way. Reema’s going to sit down with a financial therapist and get you some answers. Send us a voice memo at [email protected] or call us at (347) 746-4848.
The economic effects of a Nobel Prize
October 06, 2023 12:02 - 8 minutes - 11.8 MBThe 2023 Nobel Prize in literature was awarded this week to Norwegian author Jon Fosse. Though well known around the world, he’s not quite a household name in the U.S. But that may change. How is the book industry prepping for a boost in the author’s profile and sales? Also on the program: Amazon satellites and the actors strike.
WTO halves growth forecast
October 06, 2023 10:35 - 7 minutes - 11.8 MBFrom the BBC World Service: The World Trade Organization originally thought that global exports would grow by 1.7% this year, but now thinks they’ll only grow by 0.8%. The luxury brand Prada is to help design space suits for Nasa’s return to the moon in 2025. And Assassin’s Creed is one of the most popular and successful video game franchises ever, and with their new release, Mirage, they’re taking the game in a new direction.
Streaming data transparency a vast and contested terrain for Hollywood creatives
October 06, 2023 10:16 - 13 minutes - 11.8 MBThe lucrative NBC sitcom “Cheers” featured a washed-up baseball-player-turned-bartender, a spunky waitress and a bunch of regulars who hung out at the bar. By the end of its 11-season run in 1993, the show was getting 26 million viewers a week.Back then, the public could get a lot of information about how our favorite shows performed. But for streaming in 2023, that data is harder to come by. It was a sticking point in the five-month Hollywood writers strike. Members of the Writers Guild of ...
Hot strike summer isn’t over
October 06, 2023 01:39 - 12 minutes - 11.8 MBAnother week, another strike. This time thousands of Kaiser Permanente workers have initiated the largest healthcare strike in the country. And while different sectors of the economy have been walking off the job this summer, the demands all seemingly sound the same. We’ll also hear one CEO’s take on how AI can add more leisure time to all of our lives. And Beyonce at the box office! Here’s everything we talked about: “Kaiser strike: More than 75,000 health care workers walk off the job” ...
Buying a home is a bleak quest right now
October 05, 2023 22:52 - 29 minutes - 11.8 MBThe average monthly payment on new mortgages rose 46% in 2022, according to a new report from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Combine steep home prices with climbing mortgage rates, and it’s a rough time to be a buyer. We’ll dig into how we got here and when things might cool off. Also in this episode, why demand for temp workers might not be the strongest economic indicator and how the recovery is going for Texas cities’ downtown cores.
10-year bond yields continue to rise
October 05, 2023 21:17 - 1 minute - 11.8 MBStocks close down; Fed policy pushes bond yields higher; higher yields could bring down the cost of imported goods; unemployment claims rise.
VCs are finally waking up to aging as a business opportunity
October 05, 2023 15:24 - 9 minutes - 11.8 MBNearly one in six people in the United States is now 65 or older. While aging is often treated as an ominous economic problem, growing numbers of entrepreneurs and their financial backers are starting to see opportunities for innovation and profit in older populations. Plus, we got a peek at the latest unemployment claims today. And: the latest in the Justice Department’s antitrust trial against Google.
The labor market continues to look strong
October 05, 2023 14:55 - 1 minute - 11.8 MBInitial applications for jobless benefits totaled 207,000 last week; U.S. trade deficit shrinks 9.9%; labor talks at standstill between Kaiser Permanente, unions; U.S. regulators probing safety of ARC airbag inflators.
The ousting of Kevin McCarthy is bad news for Ukraine
October 05, 2023 11:39 - 8 minutes - 11.8 MBIt’s been a mess in Congress this week. Kevin McCarthy is out as house speaker, while another government shutdown looms in the shadows. We unpack the economic impact that all this turmoil in Washington could have, including its potential affects on funding for Ukraine’s war efforts. But first: How are CEOs feeling right now? Plus, President Joe Biden cancels $9 billion in student loan debt.
2030 Soccer World Cup to be held on three continents
October 05, 2023 11:13 - 7 minutes - 11.8 MBFrom the BBC World Service: The 2030 Soccer World Cup will be held in six countries on three different continents, so how will it affect the bottom line — the money the hosts could make and the cost of building infrastructure? Indonesia has the second highest number of TikTok users worldwide, many of whom use the e-commerce feature, TikTok Shop. But following protests by traders in Jakarta who say it’s damaging their business, the feature has been removed. Plus, the problem of bed bugs in Pa...
California bill could lead the way in diversifying venture capital investments
October 05, 2023 10:05 - 9 minutes - 11.8 MBSand Hill Road in Silicon Valley’s Menlo Park is often referred to as the main street of venture capital. Funding from these influential firms can launch a startup into the big time — sometimes unicorn status. But just 2% of venture capital goes to all-female teams. That figure is even lower for Black women and Latina founders. A bill just passed by California lawmakers, SB 54, offers a first-in-the-nation push to gather the statistics on who’s getting all that highly sought-after cash. Gov...
Ford reaches tentative deal with Canadian workers
September 20, 2023 14:57 - 1 minute - 11.8 MBFord, Uniform reach deal that needs workers’ ratification; UAW says workers are now striking at an Alabama auto supplier plant; Government shutdown will likely prevent Fed rate hike in November, PIMCO says; White House launching Climate Corps jobs program
To tip or not to tip?
September 20, 2023 14:51 - 10 minutes - 11.8 MBExpectations around tipping have evolved in the last couple of years. So how much should you be tipping these days? What about for dine-in versus takeout or delivery? And why does tipping stir up such strong emotions? We answer these questions — no tip required. But first, it’s decision day for the Federal Reserve. We preview today’s interest rate announcement, as well as the Fed’s economic projections.
The climate crisis will make housing affordability even worse
September 20, 2023 11:43 - 8 minutes - 11.8 MBThe price of insurance premiums are not keeping up with the amount of risk homeowners face as the climate crisis plays out. A price correction is coming, a new report finds, and it’ll push housing affordability further out of reach. And later: How does tipping in South Korea compare to the United States?
Japan’s fish exports plummet as China ban bites
September 20, 2023 10:49 - 6 minutes - 11.8 MBFrom the BBC World Service: Japan’s fishing exports plummet 70% after China banned imports over the release of treated radioactive water from the Fukushima power plant, the BBC’s Mariko Oi reports. The United Kingdom is considering delaying a ban on the sale of new gasoline and diesel cars, watering down its green ambitions. Finally, Venice is set to introduce a daily tourist levy in an attempt to reduce the number of day-trippers to the city, the BBC’s Giovanna Girardi reports.
The race to develop earthquake warning tech
September 20, 2023 10:12 - 4 minutes - 11.8 MBEarthquakes are the trickiest phenomena to detect ahead of their impact. California, for example, has the MyShake app, which aims to notify Californians seconds ahead of a quake. But aside from the public sector funding this type of lifesaving innovation, private companies are also racing to develop the tech for earthquake warning and alert systems. The BBC’s Will Bain reports.
Can we eat our way out of the climate crisis?
September 20, 2023 10:00 - 20 minutes - 11.8 MBDo my food choices really matter? What about solutions like composting? In this installment of Burning Questions, NYT’s food journalist and best-selling cookbook author Priya Krishna is in conversation with restaurateur and founder of Zero Foodprint, Anthony Myint, to chat through the personal and structural changes we can make to our food choices to better the climate. CHECK OUT: The impact of specific foods on the environment COMPOST: Even if your city doesn’t offer municipal pick-up DI...
The facial recognition software cops are raving about
September 19, 2023 22:34 - 26 minutes - 11.8 MBClearview AI, widely used by U.S. law enforcement, can find a face anywhere on the internet thanks to a database of billions of scraped photos. Journalist Kashmir Hill, who recently published a book about Clearview, will tell us what it was like to investigate a company that’s always watching. Plus, the viability of a four-day workweek for blue-collar jobs and an electrical transformer shortage.