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Friday

IRS, Ivies and GDP
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IRS, Ivies and GDP

In this edition of Indicators of the Week, we talk about the end of surprise IRS visits, new research on elite college admissions, and why a soft landing is in sight.

IRS, Ivies and GDP

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Wednesday

Hiking the last mile on inflation
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Hiking the last mile on inflation

The Federal Reserve finds itself in a tricky spot with inflation just a notch above its target of 2%. This poses a challenge for the central bank as they enter what's known as the "last mile" of monetary policy. Today, we explain why the final stretch of the Fed's race to 2% inflation is considered the hardest.

Hiking the last mile on inflation

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Wednesday

A former teen idol takes on crypto
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A former teen idol takes on crypto

Cryptocurrency's rise attracted the endorsements of several high-profile celebrities during the pandemic. Actor Ben McKenzie, however, wasn't really convinced by the promise of crypto and has emerged as a surprising skeptic of the industry. Today, we talk to him about his journey from former teen idol to outspoken crypto critic.

A former teen idol takes on crypto

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Wednesday

What's behind the China deflation scare
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What's behind the China deflation scare

Earlier this week, China reported a headline CPI of zero. Observers are concerned about the potential for a deflationary environment in China that could have ripple effects for the rest of the world. Today, we find out why prices are falling in China and what the CCP could do to reverse that trend.

What's behind the China deflation scare

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Friday

Good jobs Friday
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Good jobs Friday

The US economy added more than 200,000 jobs in June. But are these good jobs? Today, we look at some ways to answer this question, and what it takes to transform a job from bad to good.

Good jobs Friday

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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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