Segments From This Episode

• Global economic growth will be almost cut in half this year — or will it?

  by Nancy Marshall-Genzer

  

  The IMF forecasts a slowdown in growth from 6.1% in 2021 to 3.6% in 2022. But the pandemic and the war could change its outlook.

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• Remember the trade war with China? U.S. businesses are still feeling it.

  by Kai Ryssdal and Andie Corban

  

  Kevin Feig’s Florida auto parts company is paying the U.S. government up to $600,000 a month in import duties.

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• Streaming services are embracing cheaper, ad-supported tiers

  by Matt Levin

  

  Netflix has held out, in part because it fears damaging relationships with subscribers, one expert ways.

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• Small businesses push back on plan to redirect COVID relief funds

  by Lily Jamali

  

  The Biden administration, pressured to avoid new spending, may reallocate the money to pandemic health care needs.

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• More brands want unique synthetic voices. How do the actors providing them maintain control?

  by Stephanie Hughes

  

  As the demand for vocal signatures grows, some platforms are giving actors a say in how their voices are used.

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• A wildlife crossing near Los Angeles aims to expand the terrain where animals can roam

  by Michelle Loxton

  

  Most of the $90 million price tag for the crossing — about 60% — comes from private donations.

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