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May 11, 2018

Sports bets, romance novels and tech in the public sector

Why is it harder for the government to innovate than for the private sector? Plus, the U.S. Supreme Court is about to rule on sports betting. And those in the romance novel industry are pushing for more diverse representation in traditional publishing.

The Koch sisters say they intend their store to be a feminist, sex-positive space. "I just love seeing romance readers realize that we have built this for them. It is our love letter to them, and to this genre," says Bea Koch.
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Everybody falls in love: diversity in the romance industry
by Paulina Velasco
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For every 100 books published by leading romance publishers in 2017, only 6.2 were written by people of color.
5 things you need to know about sports betting
by Andy Uhler
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Illegal betting is a $150 billion industry. Will it be taxed?
Why people of color charge less for Airbnb rentals in San Francisco
by Lizzie O'Leary
A new study examines the role of race in the home rental economy
Navigating technology in the public sector
by Lizzie O'Leary
Mark Wilson/Getty Images
How are government programs such as SNAP affected by old and new ways of doing business?
Neighbors are concerned SpaceX could transform South Texas
by Paul Flahive
Paul Flahaive/Texas Public Radio
Some fear noise and explosions. Others see a boost to tourism and a spot on the world map.

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Sports bets, romance novels and tech in the public sector

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Segments From This Episode

Everybody falls in love: diversity in the romance industry

5 things you need to know about sports betting

Why people of color charge less for Airbnb rentals in San Francisco

Navigating technology in the public sector

Neighbors are concerned SpaceX could transform South Texas