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The American Dream adrift
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The Indicator from Planet Money

The American Dream adrift

NYU professor Scott Galloway thinks America is drifting — away from investing in a strong middle class, and away from prosperity for all. Today on the show, he brings us the indicators that explain why.

The American Dream adrift

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It's GDP... the remix!
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The Indicator from Planet Money

It's GDP... the remix!

Ah, GDP, the titan of all economic indicators. But are we breaking it down correctly? Today, we're remixing GDP to evaluate the true health of an economy.

It's GDP... the remix!

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What broke Britain's economy?

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The Indicator from Planet Money

What broke Britain's economy?

Seems like the British people might have to cut down on their afternoon tea... food prices in the UK are going through the roof, and wages are stagnating. Can the new Prime Minister handle the heat?

What broke Britain's economy?

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Climate Change Is Tough On Personal Finances

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Short Wave

Climate Change Is Tough On Personal Finances

A majority of people say they have experienced extreme weather in the last five years, according to a nationwide survey conducted by NPR, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.

Climate Change Is Tough On Personal Finances

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What Does 'Hood Feminism' Mean For A Pandemic?
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Analysis

Code Switch

What Does 'Hood Feminism' Mean For A Pandemic?

The coronavirus pandemic has exacerbated issues that disproportionately affect women. So on this episode, we're talking to Mikki Kendall — author of the new book, Hood Feminism — about what on-the-ground feminism practiced by women of color can teach us that the mainstream feminist movement has forgotten.

What Does 'Hood Feminism' Mean For A Pandemic?

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Zipcode Destiny
Camila Vargas-Restrepo

Hidden Brain

Zipcode Destiny

There's a core belief embedded in the story of the United States — the American Dream. Today we look at the state of that dream as we revisit our 2018 conversation with economist Raj Chetty. We'll ask some questions that carry big implications: can you put an economic value on a great kindergarten teacher? How is it that two children living just a few blocks from each other can have radically different chances in life? And what gives Salt Lake City an edge over Cleveland when it comes to offering people better prospects than their parents?

Zipcode Destiny

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Zipcode Destiny
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Hidden Brain

Zipcode Destiny

There's a core belief embedded in the story of the United States: the American Dream. The possibility of climbing the economic ladder is central to that dream. This week we speak with Raj Chetty, one of the most influential economists alive today, about the state of economic mobility in the U.S. and whether the notion of the American Dream is still useful. For more information about the research in this episode, visit https://n.pr/2z8cvSs.

Zipcode Destiny

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Life Expectancy Can Vary By 20 Years Depending On Where You Live
University of Washington

Shots - Health News

Life Expectancy Can Vary By 20 Years Depending On Where You Live

Geographic inequality in life span is growing in the United States, with people in some counties living more than 20 years longer than those in others.

Life Expectancy Can Vary By 20 Years Depending On Where You Live

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How Rich Candidates Try To Appeal To Working Voters

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Politics

How Rich Candidates Try To Appeal To Working Voters

In an election year characterized by populist energy over economic concerns like jobs and trade, the gap between the wealth of both major party candidates and typical voters is striking.

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