How will the war in Georgia affect Europe, which gets 25 percent of its oil from Russia? Host Kai Ryssdal turns to a European and Eurasian expert to find out.
I scream, you scream, we all scream for… trademark infringement? Joel Rose has more on ice cream truck company Mister Softee's legal battle against imposters.
Commentator Megan McArdle has some advice for making your way through these hard times — hedge your bets. That's right, just like the big companies do.
Energy is the top issue for voters this year, and constituents are giving members of Congress an earful about the price of gas. But Danielle Karson reports things might not get done until after the election.
The Chicago Cubs are having a great season, but Tribune Chairman Sam Zell has put them up for sale. Scott Jagow talks to Allan Sloan from Fortune Magazine, who says with this deal, Zell might be doing some tax dodging.
Tens of thousands of new consumer products hit American store shelves every year. About 90% fail. A Michigan consulting company collects many of those products, and companies pay big bucks to get inside and have a peek. Dustin Dwyer reports.
Some consumers are pushing their carts away from more expensive natural and organic brand names. So the Safeway grocery chain is offering its cheaper organic label — even for competitors' shelves. Renita Jablonski reports.
There's an unlikely event taking place at Gillette Stadium this week: A foreclosure prevention workshop. What happens when personal finance meets pro football? Commentator Dan Drezner brings us the play-by-play.
Going vegetarian has got a lot of buzz these days, but what does it take to get acclimated to an entirely new diet, both for your stomach and your wallet? Cash Peters reports.
