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Friday

Our final thoughts on the influencer industry
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Our final thoughts on the influencer industry

As we wrap our series exploring the influencer marketing industry, we go to the cutting room floor for some extra insight into topics that we didn't have time for.

Our final thoughts on the influencer industry

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Thursday

The dark side of the influencer industry

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The dark side of the influencer industry

When your lifestyle is your brand, the line between work and life can start to get blurred. From hate comments and sneaky contracts to prejudice and discrimination, it's not all sunshine and brand deals in the influencer industry.

The dark side of the influencer industry

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Wednesday

Gen Z's dream job in the influencer industry

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Gen Z's dream job in the influencer industry

'Do what you love and you'll never work a day in your life,' they said. How Gen Z is trying to do just that through ~influencing~

Gen Z's dream job in the influencer industry

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Tuesday

The economics of the influencer industry

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The economics of the influencer industry

We wanted to know how many influencers are making a living from their content creation. Turns out, not many are. On today's episode of our series on the influencer industry, we meet a fashion influencer trying to piece together sponsorship deals ... and hit the shops for styling advice.

The economics of the influencer industry

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Monday

The origins of the influencer industry

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The origins of the influencer industry

This week, we're going deep into the multi-billion dollar influencer industry. Today, a researcher and two generations of influencers take us through the industry's history, from its origins in the blogosphere of the Great Recession to the sponsored content in your social media feeds today.

The origins of the influencer industry

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Friday

Gloomy global growth, Tupperware troubles, RIP HBO Max
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Gloomy global growth, Tupperware troubles, RIP HBO Max

In this edition of Indicators of the Week, our hosts cover the latest news from the International Monetary Fund, Tupperware and the media conglomerate behind HBO Max — or is it just Max now?

Gloomy global growth, Tupperware troubles, RIP HBO Max

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Monday

The Fed's radical new bank band-aid
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The Fed's radical new bank band-aid

Recent bank failures are putting a spotlight on risky behaviors in the financial sector. The Federal Reserve is introducing a new way for banks to borrow money that's better for banks, but exposes the government to more cost and risk. Today, we explain the Bank Term Funding Program.

The Fed's radical new bank band-aid

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Friday

Binance lawsuit, bank failures and oil drilling

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Binance lawsuit, bank failures and oil drilling

We cover some of this week's top economic stories: Cryptocurrency company Binance's legal issues, patching a hole in the banking system's rainy day fund, and newly approved waters for oil and gas drilling in the Gulf of Mexico.

Binance lawsuit, bank failures and oil drilling

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Thursday

Need workers? Why not charter a private jet?
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Need workers? Why not charter a private jet?

It's time for another edition of the Beigie Awards! Today, our winner comes through with one of the best anecdotes in Beigie history with a story about a Montana construction company that flew in workers via a private jet.

Need workers? Why not charter a private jet?

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Friday

We found the 'missing workers'
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We found the 'missing workers'

Millions of people opted out of the labor force during the pandemic, and the Federal Reserve's most recent update on the economy explains why. Today, we hear from people who made that decision to leave the workforce.

We found the 'missing workers'

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Tuesday

Is price gouging a problem?
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Is price gouging a problem?

Consumers and politicians around the country are making a lot of noise about price gouging. But when do prices cross the line from simply high to something more painful? We talk to an economist to find out.

Is price gouging a problem?

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Friday

The economic war against Russia, a year later

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The economic war against Russia, a year later

On this day one year ago, Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Today, we cover three indicators about the war's economic impact.

The economic war against Russia, a year later

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Wednesday

Why a debt tsunami is coming for the global economy
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Why a debt tsunami is coming for the global economy

Low-income countries are falling behind on their debt payments. Countries like Zambia, Chad and Sri Lanka have already defaulted, and others could be on the brink. Today, we examine the escalating debt crisis in the global economy and how the International Monetary Fund says it's going to help.

Why a debt tsunami is coming for the global economy

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Monday

Artists vs. AI
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Artists vs. AI

Advancements in artificial intelligence are making replicating the work of artists much easier. Some artists are arguing that AI art generators have been breaking the law to do this. Today, we talk to an artist whose paintings are at the center of a class action.

Artists vs. AI

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Friday

CEO predictions, rural voters on the economy and IRS audits
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CEO predictions, rural voters on the economy and IRS audits

We comb through the surveys, polls, and reports so you don't have to! Three caught our attention for Indicators of the Week: one asking CEOs on whether we're headed for a recession, another on the economic challenges facing rural communities, and a report offering further evidence on the high audit rates of low-income workers.

CEO predictions, rural voters on the economy and IRS audits

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