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Friday

Legacy admissions, the Russian Ruble and Final Fantasy XVI
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Legacy admissions, the Russian Ruble and Final Fantasy XVI

On today's edition of Indicators of the Week, we cover the numbers behind stories relating to the Supreme Court's decision on affirmative action, the Wagner rebellion's effect on the Russian currency, and some huge 2023 sales numbers for the video game industry.

Legacy admissions, the Russian Ruble and Final Fantasy XVI

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Wednesday

Not your typical army: how the Wagner Group operates
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Not your typical army: how the Wagner Group operates

The recent mutiny in Russia has put a spotlight on the quasi-military organization responsible: the Wagner Group. Today, we talk to an expert on the Wagner Group to get a sense of how it operates and what its failed rebellion against the Russian government means for the group's future.

Not your typical army: how the Wagner Group operates

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Monday

Why building public transit in the US costs so much
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Why building public transit in the US costs so much

American public transit is notoriously expensive to build compared to countries in Europe and Asia. Today, we visit a $837 million subway station in New York to learn why these projects come with such a high price tag all across the country.

Why building public transit in the US costs so much

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Thursday

When insurers can't get insurance
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When insurers can't get insurance

Climate change is changing the property insurance market. California is one state where major insurers have opted out of writing new property insurance policies. So how does that affect the people living in these states? Today, how climate change is breaking down the insurance market.

When insurers can't get insurance

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Wednesday

Are American companies thinking about innovation the right way?

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Are American companies thinking about innovation the right way?

Innovation is crucial for game-changing advancements in society, whether it's treatments for serious diseases, developments in AI technology, or rocket science.

Are American companies thinking about innovation the right way?

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Thursday

How ending affirmative action changed California
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How ending affirmative action changed California

California's 25-year-old ban on affirmative action at public universities offers clues into how a Supreme Court ban on the policy would affect students and schools nationwide.

How ending affirmative action changed California

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Monday

A cashless cautionary tale
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A cashless cautionary tale

India's recent announcement that it'll get rid of its highest denomination bill brings back memories of a disastrous experiment to invalidate most of its currency in 2016. Today, a critical look at the challenges of going cashless around the world.

A cashless cautionary tale

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Friday

A troubling cold spot in the hot jobs report
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A troubling cold spot in the hot jobs report

The job market continues to surge despite fears of an economic slowdown. In recent months, Black Americans benefited from strong labor market conditions. But May's unemployment numbers hint that could change.

A troubling cold spot in the hot jobs report

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Wednesday

The inventor's dilemma
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The inventor's dilemma

New economic research suggests that large companies can hold back inventors, and the overall economy. Today we talk to an inventor who left a big pharmaceutical company to start afresh, leading to some incredible treatments for serious diseases.

The inventor's dilemma

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Thursday

The dangers of money market funds
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The dangers of money market funds

Money market funds are a key aspect of the financial system and hold about $5.75 trillion of assets. Today, we explain what makes up a money market fund, why they've been looking shaky lately, and why a potential debt default is making things worse.

The dangers of money market funds

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Tuesday

Is AI a job-killer or an up-skiller?
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Is AI a job-killer or an up-skiller?

For all the talk about AI, one of the burning questions is how the technology will affect the workforce. Today, we talk to the authors of one of the first empirical studies that looks at AI in the workplace.

Is AI a job-killer or an up-skiller?

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Thursday

Can YOU solve the debt crisis?
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Can YOU solve the debt crisis?

In the background of the debt ceiling fight between Congress and the Biden administration, we peek inside a little-known program created for citizens who want to help pay off the national debt. This special fund has been collecting donations from civic-minded Americans since the 1960s.

Can YOU solve the debt crisis?

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Tuesday

Does the U.S. have too many banks?
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Does the U.S. have too many banks?

The United States is unusual in that it has thousands of relatively small and specialized banks. Even after adjusting for population size, countries like Canada, the U.K., India and Brazil have far fewer banks. Today, we examine America's love affair with small banks and why having so many could be a double-edged sword.

Does the U.S. have too many banks?

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Friday

The debt ceiling deadline, German economy, and happy workers
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The debt ceiling deadline, German economy, and happy workers

It's Indicators of the Week! We round up the economic indicators that caught our attention ... Germany's economic resilience comes in the form of a heat pump. As debt-ceiling negotiations continue, the debt default date continues to move around. And a new survey on job satisfaction that kind of surprised us.

The debt ceiling deadline, German economy, and happy workers

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Thursday

Twitter's concerning surge
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Twitter's concerning surge

Twitter's false labeling of the NPR Twitter account as "state-affiliated" put a spotlight on the website's handling of government-controlled accounts. Today, we talk to NPR tech reporter, Dara Kerr, about the recent surge in activity for state-controlled Twitter accounts.

Twitter's concerning surge

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