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The semiconductor shortage (still)

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From toothbrushes to cars, the world runs on semiconductor chips. And for a couple years now, there's been a global shortage.
Today on the show, we dig deep into the complex layers of the semiconductor industry. Walk with us through the arduous process of making a computer chip, and find out why this shortage is so hard to tackle. If you're interested in learning more, check out our episode on the revolutionary 'founding father' of the chip industry.
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