Latest from Maria Hollenhorst

• Feb 1, 2019

  Apples to apples

  The impacts of the trade war with China are widespread. Today we’ll zoom in on agriculture, and a family farm in Washington that’s feeling it. Plus, the latest on Foxconn, which now says it’s backing away from building TVs in Wisconsin in favor of advanced manufacturing. Plus, after living through the government shutdown, discouraged federal workers might be seeking out other employment opportunities.

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• Jan 31, 2019

  Who’s excited for the "Big Game"?

  We can say “Super Bowl” as much as we want. Super Bowl, Super Bowl, S U P E R  B O W L. But if you’re an Atlanta-area business or an advertiser hoping to capitalize on the game, you have to get creative because the NFL has that trademark locked down. But first, we bring you the latest from the Federal Reserve, which announced Wednesday it’s not hiking rates any time soon. Plus, could you quit Google or Amazon for a week? (No, you couldn’t.)

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• Jan 30, 2019

  What do you do when your old boss runs for president?

  We’ve got big tech drama at home and abroad topping today’s show: We’ll get you caught up on the new charges against Huawei and an alarming iPhone bug. Plus, the latest on Brexit. Then: Former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz might be running for president in 2020, but can the brand insulate itself from politics?

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• Jan 29, 2019

  The shutdown cost the U.S. economy $3 billion, Congressional Budget Office says

  

  "We think we'll be down about $3 billion of GDP," CBO Director Keith Hall says.

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• Jan 29, 2019

  How to reopen the government

  The government shutdown may be over, for now, but agencies that gather economic data could take a while to get caught up. We’ll look at the effects and talk with Congressional Budget Office Director Keith Hall. Plus, the state of the iPhone in China and a conversation with “Wonder Woman” and “I Am the Night” director Patty Jenkins. 

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• Jan 26, 2019

  What the shutdown cost

  As President Donald Trump agreed to temporarily reopen the government Friday, mayors from all around the country were wrapping up a trip to Washington, D.C., to talk about what the shutdown has cost their communities. We’ll talk to some today, plus what government data we’ve been missing during the standoff. Then: What it’s like to be a female economist.

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• Jan 25, 2019

  Modern monetary theory is a sink

  Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez said recently that modern monetary theory, or MMT, should “be a larger part of our conversation” when it comes to funding ambitious policies she’s proposed. On today’s show, we’ll explain how it works — it’s kind of like a kitchen sink. But first, we’ll take you inside the financial lives of furloughed federal government workers. Plus, more key moments in Trumponomics. 

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• Jan 24, 2019

  Ever heard of modern monetary theory?

  

  It’s a way of thinking about the economy. Picture a bathroom sink …

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• Jan 24, 2019

  10 million percent inflation

  That’s where the situation is heading in Venezuela. We’ll tell you what you need to know as President Nicolás Maduro is called to resign. Then, more from our series on President Trump’s signature economic moments. Plus, why the government shutdown is hitting harder than what GDP lets on. 

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• Jan 23, 2019

  Goodyear CEO Rich Kramer talks about changing the tire shopping experience

  

  The century-old brand is trying to build tire literacy.

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