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Aug 16, 2018

Is it the economy, stupid?

Republicans are betting on the strong economy to sway voters in November’s elections, but will that work? This time around, maybe not. Also on today’s show: A dispatch from Turkey, where Syrian refugees-turned-entrepreneurs are working to stay afloat in their new country. Plus, we talk with author and journalist Thomas Page McBee about navigating the power of voice as a trans man in the workplace. (08/16/18)

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Segments From This Episode

Steel tariffs add upward pressure to HVAC costs
by Andy Uhler
Ian Waldie/Getty Images
Texas residents struggle with heat and rising air-conditioning expenses.
The power of a voice in transition
by Kai Ryssdal and Bennett Purser
Portrait courtesy of Amos Mac
When Thomas Page McBee started transitioning and taking testosterone, he didn’t just notice a difference in his vocal range. He also started tracking how people responded.

Music from the episode

Republicans are betting on the strong economy to sway voters in November’s elections, but will that work? This time around, maybe not. Also on today’s show: A dispatch from Turkey, where Syrian refugees-turned-entrepreneurs are working to stay afloat in their new country. Plus, we talk with author and journalist Thomas Page McBee about navigating the power of voice as a trans man in the workplace. (08/16/18)