))
American Adversaries takes on the hot political and social topics of the day with bold analysis, intelligent debate and special guests.
…
continue reading
Marketplace® is the leading business news program in the nation. We bring you clear explorations of how economic news affects you, through stories, conversations, newsworthy numbers and more. The Marketplace All-in-One podcast provides each episode of the public radio broadcast programs Marketplace, Marketplace Morning Report®and Marketplace Tech® along with our podcasts Make Me Smart, Corner Office and The Uncertain Hour. Visit marketplace.org for more. From American Public Media. Twitter: ...
…
continue reading
The David Pollack Show is a political talk show airing live on Monday nights from 7PM to 8PM on 94.9FM/950AM, “The Answer” Orlando, a Salem Media Group station. The show immediately follows the American Adversaries, the station’s #1 rated local radio show, with tens of thousands of loyal listeners. The David Pollack Show also joins a lineup of some of the biggest names in talk radio such as Mike Gallagher, Dennis Prager, Sabastian Gorka, Officer Tatum, Charlie Kirk, Hugh Hewitt and many othe ...
…
continue reading
1
The high cost of business loans for women and people of color
30:31
30:31
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
30:31
New research from the University of Washington found businesses owned by women and people of color are charged higher rates for loans, costing about $8 billion a year more in interest payments than their white counterparts. Also in this episode, some energy sector updates: Growing global coal demand is powered by data centers and industrialization,…
…
continue reading
New research shows that not only are back-to-the-office mandates unpopular with employees, they lead to more turnover and chase away the employees with the most skills. We’ll delve into the findings. Plus: when a job is quite literally a balancing act. As part of our ongoing “What’s That Like?” series exploring odd jobs, we hear from a Cirque du So…
…
continue reading
1
Just in time for the holidays: Political drama on both sides of the Atlantic
9:33
9:33
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
9:33
Here in the United States, a partial government shutdown looms after the House of Representatives voted down a Trump-backed temporary spending package. We’ll parse some of the practical implications. Then, we’ll hear about some of the economic headwinds Germany is facing after Chancellor Olaf Scholz lost a vote of confidence and the German governme…
…
continue reading
1
U.K. cracks down on businesses employing illegal workers
10:25
10:25
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
10:25
From the BBC World Service: An investigation has exposed how Vietnamese migrants in the United Kingdom are working illegally in nail bars to avoid detection. The U.K. government says it’s ramped up raids since July, with fines for employers reaching $75,000 for repeat offenses. But that’s not stopping everyone. Plus, nearly 80 million Christmas tre…
…
continue reading
1
Bytes: Week in Review — SCOTUS to hear TikTok case, Congress unveils AI roadmap, and the year ahead for robotaxis
17:00
17:00
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
17:00
The House Task Force on Artificial Intelligence released a lengthy report this week that doesn’t recommend any specific policies or bills. We’ll also look ahead at what the new year could bring the robotaxi business. But first, the TikTok ban is heading to the Supreme Court. A federal appeals court last week upheld the law that would ban the short-…
…
continue reading
Amazon is reportedly postponing a return to in-person work for a portion of its staff due to insufficient office space. It’s not alone. For the first time since the pandemic began, office real estate may be heating up. Also in this episode: Exports, particularly in the electronics sector, drive GDP growth, Chinese importers of U.S. goods prep for r…
…
continue reading
1
Sticky inflation means the cost of borrowing could stay higher
8:03
8:03
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
8:03
Stock and bond markets took unnerving tumbles yesterday when the Federal Reserve Chair suggested there won’t be as many interest rate cuts next year. The S&P fell 3% and the Dow fell more than 1,100 points. We could also get a partial federal government shutdown by the end of the week. We’ll discuss the latest economic headlines. Plus, some Amazon …
…
continue reading
1
If you think disaster insurance is pricey in the States, take a look at Europe
6:54
6:54
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
6:54
From the BBC World Service: A new report from the European Central Bank and the European Union’s insurance regulator calls for a big shake-up in Europe’s climate insurance system. It’s planning for a new EU-wide insurance plan that would help protect businesses and homeowners from extreme weather and uses reinsurance, which pools risks, to make sur…
…
continue reading
1
Donald Trump, Elon Musk and a scrapped government spending bill
9:43
9:43
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
9:43
A deal to keep the government funded through the holidays and into the new administration has run into opposition. President-elect Donald Trump and advisor Elon Musk are urging Republicans in Congress to vote down a government funding extension. We’ll hear more. Plus, stock futures are pointing to a small rebound after stock prices dropped sharply …
…
continue reading
Voice cloning is becoming easier, faster and more convincing. Artificial Intelligence makes it possible to change the age of an actor’s voice, translate words into any language, and replace a voice lost through illness. But it’s also increasingly being used by criminals to impersonate a loved one, extort money or compromise bank accounts. It’s chan…
…
continue reading
1
These jobs may be hot in the next 10 years … or not
27:16
27:16
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
27:16
Nurses, software developers and restaurant cooks are among the jobs predicted to grow the most in the next decade, according the Bureau of Labor Statistics. But some experts warn that predictions can be “spectacularly wrong.” Plus, homeowners cling to low mortgage rates, “exurbs” dominate this year’s most popular housing markets, and we hear from b…
…
continue reading
1
The Banks Growing Money on Trees (bonus episode from “Outside Podcast”)
32:19
32:19
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
32:19
This week, we’re sharing another podcast we like from our friends at Outside Magazine. A quarter of the money at the world’s largest banks goes directly to funding fossil fuel projects. But what if it didn’t? In this episode of “Outside Podcast,” reporter Cat Jaffee calls customer service at her bank — one of the world’s largest financial instituti…
…
continue reading
Something a tad nontraditional on the wishlist of more children this year? Skin care products. This $180 billion industry has caught the attention of young people born 2010 onward (even if they already have a naturally youthful look). Now, dermatologists are warning families that some of these products can cause long-term damage if used too young. …
…
continue reading
1
Income inequality has dipped in recent years
9:04
9:04
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
9:04
Even though inflation has come down from its pandemic highs, some of it is still sticking. Yet average pay has been keeping up with — and even outpacing — rising prices. Turns out, low- and middle-income workers have been making up some ground. We dig in. Plus: a closer look at AI’s growing role in processing health insurance claims and talks of a …
…
continue reading
1
Nissan and Honda kick the tires on a possible merger
8:08
8:08
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
8:08
From the BBC World Service: A potential merger of two of Japan’s largest carmakers could be in the cards; Nissan and Honda have said they’re “exploring various possibilities for future collaboration.” Also on the show: The global skincare market is worth billions of dollars, but it’s not just adults who are spending big — kids are also making more …
…
continue reading
About 170 million U.S. users could be TikTokless as soon as Jan. 19. Early this month, a federal appeals court upheld a law that could ban the very popular short-form video app unless its Chinese owners agree to sell it. They have a willing buyer, though, in billionaire Frank McCourt, who has assembled a consortium of investors ready to put down mo…
…
continue reading
The Coalition for Green Capital, funded by private investors and President Joe Biden’s Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund, began doling out cash this fall. It’s an experiment in using federal dollars to spur investment in mitigating climate change. Will it survive under the incoming Trump administration? Also in this episode: How high can bond yields cl…
…
continue reading
