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Jun 12, 2009
Carmakers can learn from racing rivalry
Playboy Magazine editor and author A.J. Baime talks with Kai Ryssdal about the great racing rivalry between Ford and Ferrari in the 60s and lessons the U.S. auto industry can learn from racing's golden age.
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Jun 12, 2009
Who will work for the super-regulator?
Plans to create a super-regulator to spot systemic risk in the financial industry will soon be unveiled, and lots of people will be needed for the agency. Commentator Susan Lee sorts out the different candidates.
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Jun 12, 2009
Benefits from the digital TV switch
TV stations across the country will completely switch from analog to digital, and there are some surprising benefits to the conversion. Joel Rose reports.
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Jun 12, 2009
Republicans against funding Acorn
Mayors in several U.S. cities are turning to nonprofit group Acorn to help tenants in low-income communities stay in their homes. But congressional Republicans want to block the group from federal funding. Joel Rose explores the issue.
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Jun 12, 2009
Do stimulus jobs create other jobs?
How can we determine the number of jobs indirectly created by the stimulus? Tamara Keith tries to get to the heart of that number by visiting the first road project driven by the stimulus in suburban Washington, D.C.
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Jun 11, 2009
Designers cut back in downturn
Kate Betts, editor of Time's Style & Design, talks with Kai Ryssdal about how designers are going back to the basics as fashionistas cut back on their shopping sprees.
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Jun 11, 2009
Pay czar cautious, but ready for role
Compensation Czar Kenneth Feinberg talks with Kai Ryssdal about the enforcement powers he will have with his new job and the limitations he may face.
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Jun 11, 2009
Privatized meters don’t make sense
Many in Chicago criticize Mayor Richard Daley's deal to privatize the parking meters, a move that's made parking an expensive burden. Adriene Hill explores whether privatizing public services has any noticeable financial benefits.
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Jun 11, 2009
Why NASCAR needs Danica Patrick
Danica Patrick is reportedly negotiating a switch of her driving allegiance to NASCAR. And with declining ratings and attendance, NASCAR could use a little of Patrick's star power. Joel Rose reports.
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Jun 11, 2009
Success is more likely if you’re tall
Success or failure in life can be attributed to different factors: drive, intelligence and . . . height? Author Arianne Cohen talks with Kai Ryssdal about why tall people are more likely to succeed professionally and financially than others of shorter stature.
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