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Aug 17, 2016

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On today's show, we'll talk about expectations for the latest Fed minutes; the risks associated with natural gas production; and why there's a black market for maple syrup. 

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How the poor are ending up stuck in modern-day debtors' prisons

by Mark Garrison
Aug 17, 2016
VICE's new two-part documentary series examines the issue.
The racquet court of Fleet Debtors' Prison in London by English caricaturist Thomas Rowlandson.
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Maple syrup's rise in the black market

by Mark Garrison
Aug 17, 2016
Yes, this is really happening.
Who knew there'd be so much controversy over a classic pancake topping?
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What to expect from the release of last month's Fed minutes

by Mark Garrison
Aug 17, 2016
July's Fed minutes, Wal-Mart's online struggles, and modern-day debtors' prisons.
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Natural gas leaks make natural gas dirtier

by Gigi Douban
Aug 17, 2016
Study of a methane plume over Southwest tracks back to natural gas fields.
Natural gas is flared off at a plant outside of the town of Cuero, Texas. The boom in natural gas drilling has led to an increase in the amount of methane emissions. 
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Wal-Mart tries to compete in changing retail world

by Annie Baxter
Aug 17, 2016
The giant retailer already bolstered workers' wages. Now, it must boost online sales.
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Why many Louisiana homeowners lack flood insurance

by Nancy Marshall-Genzer
Aug 17, 2016
Most Louisiana homeowners aren't covered.
Two people walk through a flooded street in Sorrento, Louisiana as an early morning fog blankets the area. 
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On today’s show, we’ll talk about expectations for the latest Fed minutes; the risks associated with natural gas production; and why there’s a black market for maple syrup. 

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