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From “Million Bazillion”: What are tariffs?

From “Million Bazillion”: What are tariffs?

Jul 04, 2025

Since President Trump began imposing on-and-off tariffs earlier this year, “tariff” has become a buzzword. And you might have a kid in your life who’s asked what the deal with tariffs is all about. So...

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A tale of two jobs reports

A tale of two jobs reports

Jul 03, 2025

The Labor Department today reported the United States added 147,000 jobs in June. The number beat economists expectations, and it sits in stark contrast to yesterday’s ADP report which showed private ...

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The end of USAID

The end of USAID

Jul 02, 2025

On today’s show, we’ll discuss some headlines that might’ve slipped under the radar this week. First, most staff at the U.S. Agency for International Deveopment officially marked their final day with ...

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Is it possible to be a "good tourist"?

Is it possible to be a "good tourist"?

Jul 01, 2025

Summer is here and like many you might be planning your next vacation. But here’s the thing, a lot of popular destinations are grappling with the pressure of overtourism or mass tourism. On today’s e...

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Let the vote-a-rama begin!

Let the vote-a-rama begin!

Jun 30, 2025

We’ve been a bit obsessed with the GOP’s budget bill lately. And with a Senate vote expected any day now, we’re keeping a close eye on the debate. We’ll break down how the GOP is playing with the numb...

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SCOTUS’ nationwide injunction decision and the economy

SCOTUS’ nationwide injunction decision and the economy

Jun 27, 2025

The Supreme Court today ruled to limit the ability of federal judges to issue nationwide injunctions blocking President Trump’s executive orders. The decision will have major implications for how busi...

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The new era of warfare

The new era of warfare

Jun 26, 2025

The ceasefire between Israel and Iran appears to be holding for now. But as this conflict has played out, along with other ongoing wars around the world, it got us thinking: What does war even look li...

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The fate of federal heat safety rules under Trump

The fate of federal heat safety rules under Trump

Jun 25, 2025

Many Americans are enduring a brutal heatwave this week. For those who work outside, the heat can be deadly. On today’s show, we’ll check in on a proposed heat safety law that would require employers ...

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What happened to the Iran nuclear deal?

What happened to the Iran nuclear deal?

Jun 24, 2025

The United States’ entanglement in Iran and Israel’s current conflict has a long, complicated history. Today we’re looking back at how it led up to the U.S. strikes on Iran over the weekend. Two major...

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How much leverage does Iran really have over oil trade?

How much leverage does Iran really have over oil trade?

Jun 23, 2025

Oil markets went into a state of panic after the United States launched strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities over the weekend, stoking fears that Iran could retaliate by closing the Strait of Hormuz....

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