Segments From This Episode

• What this week's corporate earnings could tell us about the economy

  Some big companies are reporting their latest quarterly earnings this week, including PepsiCo, Delta Air Lines, and several big banks. The earnings should give us a sense of how companies are dealing with higher prices and a potential economic slowdown.

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• Texas power grid operator asks customers to limit afternoon AC use

  by Andy Uhler

  

  With temperatures in triple digits in much of the state, air conditioning is creating heavy demand on a system that has had problems in the past.

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• CEO of barge shipper says recouping rising costs “has been a real struggle”

  by Kai Ryssdal and Richard Cunningham

  

  Last year, Austin Golding was dealing with a hurricane and COVID. Now, his biggest challenge is keeping up with inflation and staffing.

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• As baby formula plant reopens, can the U.S. diversify the marketplace?

  by Stephanie Hughes

  

  Almost all the formula bought in the U.S. is made domestically, and imports face multiple barriers.

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• Sweet serendipity leads bakery owner to business school and a full scholarship

  by Andie Corban

  

  In August, Rita Magalde of Utah is starting a nine-month master’s program to help grow her baklava business.

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