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This podcast episode explores various aspects of labor, including child labor laws, work stoppages, and union membership rates. It discusses recent changes to child labor laws in Indiana and the record-breaking number of work stoppages in 2023. Despite the increase in labor activity, union membership rates have remaine...
This podcast episode explores a study by Roy Shapira, a law professor at Reikman University in Israel, that analyzes DuPont's use of the chemical PFOA. The study reveals that DuPont executives were aware of the risks of PFOA pollution since 1984 but decided to continue using it due to a cost-benefit analysis that favor...
This podcast episode explores the signs of financial distress among consumers, with a focus on rising credit card delinquency rates, falling sales at Family Dollar, and increasing hardship withdrawals from retirement accounts. The increase in credit card delinquency rates is attributed to factors such as inflation, slo...
This podcast episode explores the debate over whether college athletes should be classified as employees and given the right to unionize. The case of Dartmouth College is highlighted, where athletes argue that they should be classified as employees due to the time and effort they dedicate to their sport. A memo issued ...
This podcast episode explores the potential succession plan at Boeing, discussing the importance of having a robust plan and the qualities the new CEO should possess. It emphasizes the need for industry experience and political shrewdness to deal with regulators. The episode also highlights the challenges Boeing faces ...
This podcast episode explores the team's debate over the cover art for The Indicator from Planet Money podcast and their journey to update the branding of the podcast. They seek input from listeners and consult with branding experts to create a more modern and visually appealing look. The new cover art features a rocke...
This podcast episode explores recent developments in global interest rates, including the Bank of Japan's decision to end its era of negative interest rates and the Federal Reserve's commitment to three interest rate cuts. It also discusses the unexpected rate cut by the Swiss National Bank and highlights the unique ec...
This podcast episode explores the financial impact of climate change on the ski industry and the rise of season passes as a strategy to mitigate risk. Climate change has already cost the ski industry billions of dollars over the past two decades, and if not addressed, key ski regions in the U.S. could experience signif...
This podcast episode explores the increasing number of teenagers entering the workforce due to a hot labor market. The decline of youth employment in recent years is attributed to factors such as automation and stricter labor laws, but changes in the labor market have led to a resurgence in youth employment. There is a...
This podcast episode discusses the potential ban of TikTok in the US, exploring the reasons behind the move and the options available to TikTok's parent company, ByteDance. The ban is being considered due to concerns about disinformation, pro-Palestinian content, and the perceived threat posed by China's ownership of t...
This podcast episode explores the concept of a war economy in Europe and discusses the challenges and opportunities it presents. Europe aims to increase its defense industry and become more independent in terms of defense, but faces obstacles such as budget disagreements, political challenges, and external pressure fro...
This podcast episode highlights the Biden administration's plans to invest in childcare, incentivize homeownership, and raise revenue through tax reforms. Recognizing the inadequacy of childcare options in the US, Mary discusses the positive examples set by other countries and advocates for more accessible and affordab...
This podcast episode delves into the Federal Reserve's Beige Book, a publication that provides economic insights based on reports from regional banks. The episode highlights the Beige Award-winning contribution by Paul Flora of the Philadelphia Fed, emphasizing the decline in home sales due to low supply and the result...
This podcast episode explores the evolving landscape of hacking, highlighting the increasing sophistication and organization of the hacking community. It discusses the rise of exploit kits and the growing sophistication of ransomware attacks, with healthcare companies becoming a prime target due to their weak security ...
This podcast episode delves into the recent surge in Bitcoin prices, largely driven by the introduction of Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs). The increased accessibility of Bitcoin through ETFs has attracted billions of dollars in inflows, boosting demand and outpacing supply, leading to a price surge. Despite conce...
This podcast episode explores the disconnect between positive economic data and negative public sentiment towards the economy. It examines the media's potential contribution to this discrepancy, focusing on the trend towards increasing negativity in financial journalism. However, the analysis of The Indicator podcast r...
This podcast episode highlights the growing field of wind turbine service technicians, also known as wind techs. As the demand for renewable energy rises, the number of wind techs in the US is projected to increase significantly. By exploring the safety protocols and technology involved in wind turbine maintenance, the...
This podcast episode examines the unique situation of Euroclear holding frozen Russian assets. Euroclear's windfall profits generated from these assets have prompted discussions about potentially diverting them towards funding military equipment for Ukraine. However, legal complexities and skepticism about the proporti...
This podcast episode discusses the serious problem of financial insecurity among older Americans and proposes a solution called the "Gray New Deal." The episode emphasizes that traditional retirement systems have failed, and many people lack adequate savings. Teresa Ghilarducci, an economics professor, outlines the key...
This podcast episode examines the proposed SEC rule requiring public companies to disclose climate-related risks and emissions. Despite concerns from industry groups and some Democrats about costs, the SEC insists it excludes small businesses and farmers. The rule aims to provide investors with ESG data to make informe...
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