Segments From This Episode

• Inflation’s a global problem. Curbing it may send some countries’ economies into recession.

  by Mitchell Hartman

  

  The U.S. economy might have an easier time achieving a “soft landing” than economies in Europe and elsewhere.

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• The housing market is finally starting to cool off

  by Samantha Fields

  

  Mortgage rates are up. Realtors are being laid off.

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• Things are “awesome and amazing” at this Montana mall

  by Kai Ryssdal and Andie Corban

  

  Alana Ferko explains what’s new at the Butte Plaza Mall.

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• Delays skew patent system in favor of big corporations, some inventors say

  by Andy Uhler

  

  It can take years for a patent to be granted, unless the inventor can pony up extra cash for expedited handling.

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• Schools’ creditworthiness could be challenged by new costs, report says

  by Stephanie Hughes

  

  Teachers demanding higher pay is one example of new costs. That could make it harder for schools to borrow money, a new report says.

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• Continuing the work of Lakota education

  by Anais Amin

  

  “Within the next two-to-five-year span […] we want to be a full-on bed and breakfast,” said Tianna Yellowhair, co-owner of Tatanka Rez Tourz.

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