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Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 5 days 7 hours 43 minutes
15 Million N95s Without A Buyer
The start of the COVID-19 pandemic led to an N95 mask shortage. Now there's still a shortage, but many American mask manufacturers can't sell their masks. We break down the reasons why.
Schmoozing And The Gender Gap
Women now make up nearly half of entry level work workers, but there's still a gap higher up on the corporate ladder. One possibility for why this is happening? Schmoozing.
Boats And Bull Markets: Indicators Of The Week
On Indicators of the week, we discuss the Suez Canal blockage hindering global trade and the stock market recovery since last year's low point. Plus, listeners chime in with their indicators!
Stimulus And The Shopper
Stimulus checks have started to hit many Americans' bank accounts. Will this give an extra boost, or maybe even a lifeline, to retailers?
Facebook And The News: It's Complicated
Many media outlets think they need to be on Facebook to reach people. So why did New Zealand's biggest news publisher decide to go it alone?
Rise of the Robocall
Americans get billions of robocalls every month. They are almost universally despised, so how have they managed to stick around? The answer lies in the economics, of course.
Myths And Realities Of America's Rural Economy
Rural communities are sometimes perceived as farmland with a homogenous population, but economist Gbenga Ajilore helps us explain the demographic and economic diversity within Rural America.
Indicators of the Week! Interest Rates and Global Poverty
On the show, we look back at the number of people globally who fell into poverty last year due to the Covid-19 pandemic, and look forward to where U.S. interest rates are projected to stay until 2023.
The Giant Pool Of Unmatched Music Royalties
The music industry has boomed thanks to streaming, but with thousands of new songs being added to platforms everyday, sometimes royalties slip through the cracks unpaid. $424 million worth of royalties, to be exact.
A Culinary Tour Of Brexit
What has trade with the EU been like for Britons post-Brexit? We answer that question by looking at some of the tastiest indicators around.