We spoke with the producers of “Summer of Soul” on why the music festival that was also known as “Black Woodstock” appeared to be buried in history, and what it took to finally bring it into the spotlight. We also discuss how idyllic vacation towns have dealt with the surge in popularity for vacation homes.

From the BBC World Service: Organizers of Tokyo 2020 say they’re now reassessing how to hold the opening show. While the delayed games and gala ceremony have been scaled down due to the COVID-19 pandemic, can Japan recoup any of the money it’s spent on stadia and other infrastructure?  Plus, as heavy rains continue, the Chinese government orders an urgent evaluation of flood control and emergency measures on urban transit networks. And South Africa’s BioVac will produce the first Pfizer BioNTech COVID-19 shots in Africa.

Also today, we report on how many Americans don’t have emergency savings. We also talk to Lindsey Piegza of Stifel International about stimulus money coming to households with children.

We also discuss votes on infrastructure as well as a proven technique manufacturers and retailers use to deal with rising costs.

From the BBC World Service: A “thousand-year storm!” has caused widespread damage across China’s Henan province, home to millions of people and big business. Plus: Protests in France over new measures requiring Covid-19 vaccine or test results before visiting museums, theme marks, or movie theaters. And: Threats of Christmas disruption if part of the UK and EU’s Brexit arrangements aren’t worked out. 

We also talk markets with Michael Hewson and discuss stiffer penalties for hospitals who still don’t publish what they charge.

We also discuss Maine and California offering free lunches to public school students. The BBC checks in regarding markets following a volatile Monday.

From the BBC World Service: Israel has warned the boss of food giant Unilever of “severe consequences” after Ben & Jerry’s announced it is to stop selling its ice cream products in the Palestinian territories under Israeli control. A company statement said to do so would be inconsistent with the brands’ values. Plus, global stocks take a breather after their worst sessions of the year Monday over supply chain concerns linked to the COVID-19 Delta variant. And, with only 5% of people in India vaccinated against COVID-19, women are falling particularly far behind.

We also talk infrastructure and discuss how concerns about the delta variant could affect the markets.