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Savannah Maher

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Savannah is a reporter based out of Albuquerque, New Mexico. Her reporting centers on Indigenous communities and rural economies.

Episodes by Savannah (4)

How We Survive | Season 4 | Episode 3

Rewriting the Rules

Nov 1, 2023
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How We Survive | Season 4 | Episode 2

Stolen River

Oct 25, 2023
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Marketplace Tech

A shortage of helium is causing delays in scientific research

May 31, 2022
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Ukraine turns to crypto donations to fund its defense against Russia

Mar 3, 2022
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Small businesses say inflation is still their biggest problem

by Savannah Maher
Sep 13, 2022
The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index ticked up in August, but only slightly.
In addition to inflation, small businesses are still facing shortages and supply chain problems.
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What the number of involuntary part-time workers tells us about the economy

by Savannah Maher
Sep 7, 2022
The "I’d prefer a full-time gig, but I can’t find one” measure can give us a sense of how much slack or unmet potential there is in the labor market.
If involuntary part-time employment starts to tick up, that can be a leading indicator of a slowing economy.
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Water conservation plan for Colorado River remains in holding pattern

by Savannah Maher
Sep 6, 2022
Several states in the West had 60 days to figure something out, and the government hasn't offered much guidance.
Boats are seen in low water at the Antelope Point Marina in Lake Powell on the Colorado River in Page, Arizona, on Sept. 4, 2022.
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High inflation looks different, hits harder, in rural America

by Savannah Maher
Sep 2, 2022
Rising costs and slower-growing incomes cut small town households’ discretionary income by 38% in the last year, pressuring a way of life.
Recent inflation is eating into rural households’ savings and disposable incomes faster than those of urbanites, according to research from Iowa State University.
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In cotton, you can see climate change's contribution to inflation

by Savannah Maher
Aug 24, 2022
Extreme weather events drive down cotton harvests and push up prices for the more scarce commodity.
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Local abortion funds are seeing higher demand post-Roe v. Wade

by Savannah Maher
Aug 23, 2022
Some funds are seeing a rise in their budgets, but there's also been a sharp rise in demand for services.
As more states move to restrict or ban abortion, local organizations like the Wild West Access Fund are seeing more requests for help.
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Race and Economy

Controversy follows changes to federal debt relief program for farmers of color

by Savannah Maher
Aug 22, 2022
A federal program to aid farmers of color has been changed to omit references to race.
A federal program to provide aid to farmers of color was broadened by the recently-passed climate bill and now omits references to race.
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Help is on the way for national parks coping with climate change and understaffing

by Savannah Maher
Aug 18, 2022
The recently signed climate bill allots almost $1 billion to help the parks system deal with natural disasters and the chronic lack of staff.
A man fishes in Iron Spring Creek in Yellowstone National Park after it was closed for over a week on June 22, 2022 in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming. The park has been closed to all visitors due to severe flooding and roads damage. The park is having a limited opening today for the southern loop of the park.
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FDA rule clears hearing aids for over-the-counter sale

by Savannah Maher
Aug 17, 2022
The hope is that over-the-counter sales could make the devices more affordable to millions of Americans who would benefit from them.
Many people who need hearing aids don't have them because of the high cost — about $5,000, which insurance often doesn't cover.
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An ongoing water crisis means tough choices for Colorado River Basin states

by Savannah Maher
Aug 16, 2022
The seven states can't agree on who should make cuts where. Now the federal government might make those choices for them.
The Colorado River and its reservoirs continue to dwindle. Above, the river flows through Marble Canyon in Arizona.
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