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The global business of anime

The global business of anime

Aug 19, 2025

Over the past few years, the anime industry has reached new heights on the global stage. Netflix reported that over half of its global viewers watch anime. And, certain anime titles will soon be strea...

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USPS’s EV plans face a Republican roadblock

USPS’s EV plans face a Republican roadblock

Aug 18, 2025

Republicans in Congress are attempting to claw back federal funding to replace the U.S. Postal Service’s outdated mail trucks with a mostly electric fleet. We’ll break down the fight. And, parents acr...

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Armed with cash, ICE plans for rapid growth

Armed with cash, ICE plans for rapid growth

Aug 15, 2025

Immigration and Customs Enforcement has plans to nearly double the number of its immigration detention centers by the end of the year. The agency has an enormous budget to carry out its agenda, but ca...

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A vibe check on the job market

A vibe check on the job market

Aug 14, 2025

It’s not just you — we feel the bad vibes in the job market too. On the show today, we’ll unpack how what we’re hearing from those on the job hunt compares to what the data shows about a labor market ...

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China has an economic data problem. Is the U.S. next?

China has an economic data problem. Is the U.S. next?

Aug 13, 2025

Since President Trump’s firing of the Bureau of Labor Statistics commissioner over a weak jobs report, we’ve been thinking a lot about the trustworthiness of U.S. economic data. Other countries like C...

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A new era of athlete pay in the U.S.

A new era of athlete pay in the U.S.

Aug 12, 2025

Today we’re diving into some ongoing battles over athlete pay, from college athletics to the WNBA. In the case of college sports, a recent lawsuit settlement involving the NCAA allows colleges and uni...

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A federal takeover of the nation's capital

A federal takeover of the nation's capital

Aug 11, 2025

President Trump today said he’s temporarily taking over Washington’s police department and sending in National Guard troops to crack down on crime. We’ll get into the legal questions surrounding the m...

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SOS at the IRS

SOS at the IRS

Aug 08, 2025

President Trump will replace Billy Long as the head of the Internal Revenue Service, less than two months since he was confirmed. This comes after months of turmoil at the IRS. We’ll explain. And, did...

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Are we in a K-shaped job market?

Are we in a K-shaped job market?

Aug 07, 2025

Remember the K-shaped economy? It’s the idea that the American economy recovered unevenly after the COVID-19 pandemic. Last week’s bombshell jobs report showed a similar pattern in the labor market, w...

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Big Tech's Trump era power play

Big Tech's Trump era power play

Aug 06, 2025

Apple today plans to announce a new $100 billion investment aimed at boosting the compan’s production in the United States. It’s the latest in a string of moves by tech companies that could help maint...

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