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The little word critical to the American economy
May 8, 2019

The little word critical to the American economy

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We're talking about "jobs" in this economy's tight labor market. And maybe a little bit of Hollywood, too.

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What our kitchens say about us

by Amy Scott
May 8, 2019
Granite countertops are losing ground to quartz.
A display at Thurston Kitchen and Bath in Denver, Colo. features sprawling quartzite countertops.
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Identity and economic choice

by Kai Ryssdal and Liz Sanchez
May 8, 2019
How gender identity affects the way we think about the economy.
A transmasculine person takes money out of their wallet.
Zackary Drucker/Broadly/The Gender Spectrum Collection
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As ride-share drivers strike, Uber and Lyft eye a driverless future

by Jack Stewart
May 8, 2019
The protest against pay and working conditions comes as the companies go public.
Uber and Lyft drivers strike at Los Angeles International Airport over what they say are unfair wages.
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Music from the episode

Benzoin Gum MF DOOM
The Cup Stacker Vulfpeck
Hearts Blackbird Blackbird
Tinseltown Swimming in Blood Destroyer
The One to Wait CCFX
Superstition Future TOPS

The team

Nancy Farghalli Executive Producer
Bridget Bodnar Producer
Daisy Palacios Producer
Sean McHenry Associate Producer
Maria Hollenhorst Associate Producer
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