Sep 25, 2023

Why fixing your car may soon get harder

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The United Auto Workers union has expanded its strike to include some parts distribution centers. We unpack the move.

Segments From this episode

Taking the pulse of the UAW's strike

by David Brancaccio

We check in with Neal Boudette, a reporter with The New York Times, about the impact of an expanded United Auto Workers strike.

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A "triple whammy" for consumers

by David Brancaccio

We hear from Julia Coronado, founder and president of MacroPolicy Perspectives, about the toll that higher interest rates is taking on consumers looking to buy cars or houses.

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Music from the episode

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The team

David Brancaccio Host

Leanna Byrne Host, BBC

Kelly Silvera Executive Producer

Meredith Garretson Morbey Senior Producer

Erika Soderstrom Producer

Alex Schroeder Producer

Ariana Rosas Producer

Dylan Miettinen Digital Producer

Jesson Duller Media Producer

Nick Esposito Media Producer

Nic Perez Director/Producer

James Graham Producer, BBC

Jo Critcher Producer, BBC

Olie D'Albertanson Producer, BBC

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