Segments From This Episode

• Despite rising interest rates, consumers increased their spending in July

  by Kimberly Adams

  

  But what they’re spending their money on is shifting.

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• Spending on games and hobbies is up as consumers prepare to hunker down for fall

  by Stephanie Hughes

  

  During the pandemic, people spent money on stuff. Then, they spent money on experiences. Now, it seems they’re spending money on things that help them connect.

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• Biden economist wants businesses to “step up and make investments” in the U.S.

  by Kai Ryssdal and Sean McHenry

  

  Heather Boushey of the Council of Economic Advisers talks about the challenges of implementing the president’s economic agenda.

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• The U.S. is no longer world’s leading exporter of corn

  by Meghan McCarty Carino

  

  Brazil breaks America’s near-lock on the top spot for half a century. But corn growers are still doing fine.

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• Why labor shortages aren’t going anywhere

  by Mitchell Hartman

  

  With the acceleration of baby boomer retirements, multiple sectors face long-term challenges finding enough workers to meet demand.

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