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Jul 5, 2022

Could a recession be another nail in the coffin for office space?

If companies are looking for places to cut costs, office space may be a place to look. Plus, inflation’s the buzz at a London honey shop.

BANGKOK, THAILAND - MAY 20: A large office complex located in the central business district is unusually empty on May 20, 2021 in Bangkok, Thailand. As the third wave of the pandemic rages on in Thailand with soaring number of local infections, the authorities struggle to contain the situation, especially in Bangkok, exacerbating the damage to the shrinking economy. — BANGKOK, THAILAND - MAY 20: A large office complex located in the central business district is unusually empty on May 20, 2021 in Bangkok, Thailand. As the third wave of the pandemic rages on in Thailand with soaring number of local infections, the authorities struggle to contain the situation, especially in Bangkok, exacerbating the damage to the shrinking economy.
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Segments From This Episode

Biden’s tariff choice: Cut them in hopes of easing inflation or keep them as leverage against China
by Lily Jamali
Brendan Smialowski/AFP via Getty Images
The Treasury secretary and the trade representative disagree on the issue.
Companies have another reason to let go of office space: a potential recession
by Matt Levin
Saul Loeb/AFP via Getty Images
If the pandemic didn’t convince CEOs to get rid of costly in-person work environments, an economic downturn might do the trick.
Staffing shortages are contributing to a chaotic summer air travel season
by Meghan McCarty Carino
Mario Tama/Getty Images
The aviation industry’s troubles come down to three problems, one analyst says: capacity, captains and cancellations.
Even a London honey stall is caught up in Britain’s historically high inflation
by Kai Ryssdal and Sean McHenry
Macro Bertorello/AFP via Getty Images
“It’s a bit like pushing a boulder up a hill,” says London store owner Samantha Wallace.
Programs pilot guaranteed income for artists
by Kristin Schwab
mixetto/Getty Images
Most guaranteed income programs are geared at disadvantaged populations. These are tied to people’s work.
Ocean acidification raises economic concerns for shellfish hatcheries
by Sabri Ben-Achour
Joe Raedle/Getty Images
Lower pH water, caused by higher carbon dioxide emissions, can kill baby oysters as they fight for minerals to grow their shells.

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Nancy Farghalli Executive Producer
Maria Hollenhorst Producer II
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Richard Cunningham Associate Producer I
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