Segments From This Episode

• DOGE attempts to access Social Security records

  by Nova Safo

  The Social Security Administration holds a treasure trove of data on Americans, but should Elon Musk’s government efficiency commission have access to all of it? The administration’s acting commissioner Michelle King reportedly resigned over the weekend rather than grant that access.

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• The lasting effects of fires on local labor markets

  by David Brancaccio and Alex Schroeder

  

  New research finds that larger fires can depress local hiring for up to three years.

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• New car sales drop in January as dealer lots fill up

  by Henry Epp

  

  More inventory is good for buyers.

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