Dec 26, 2016

12/26/16: What does the Council of Economic Advisers actually do?

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As Trump continues his transition, we take a look at the role of the Council of Economic Advisers. They're kind of like the president's personal think tank. Also on today's show: Why drug resistance to infections and diseases is becoming a global economic problem. And on a lighter note: Ever wonder how hops are priced? You asked, we answered for the latest installment of I've Always Wondered...

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From farm to glass: How hops are priced

by Robert Garrova

Dec 26, 2016

Hops provide the bitter taste beer drinkers love, but who says how much these fragrant little flowers are worth?

"Beer is still good business," says Patrick Smith, CEO of Loftus Ranches in Yakima, Washington. Above, fresh hops from a California farm.

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Spotify says "it's been weird" to 2016

by Adhiti Bandlamudi

Dec 26, 2016

Spotify launched an ad campaign titled "Thanks 2016, It's Been Weird."

General view of the atmosphere at 'The Evening Before'- a pre-White House Correspondents' Dinner party hosted by Eric Podwall and Spotify at Chaplin's Restaurant on April 24, 2015 in Washington, DC.

Photo by Teresa Kroeger/Getty Images for Eric Podwall)

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Drug-resistant infections threaten economy

by Annie Baxter

Dec 26, 2016

The World Bank has stressed the threat of drug-resistant infections.

A pharmacist fills a prescription bottle of antibiotics.

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How the Council of Economic Advisers serves the president

by Adam Allington

Dec 26, 2016

They have the ear of the president when it comes to economic policy, but what do they even do?

Shaun Donovan, OMB Budget Director, Jason Furman, Chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers, Cecilia Muoz, Director of the Domestic Policy Council and Jeff Zients, Director of the National Economic Council, participate in a briefing on President Obama's FY 2017 budget request, at the White House, February 8, 2016 in Washington, DC.

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App aims to help curb food waste

by Andy Uhler

Dec 26, 2016

We waste billions of dollars worth of food.

A take out container in a trash bin in New York City.

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Small 'green' products company employees assured Unilever buyout won't shift core culture

by Marketplace Contributor

Dec 26, 2016

Mission-driven companies are some of the fastest-growing, and giant corporations like Unilever are getting in on the game.

The Vermont-based company Seventh Generation is a mission-driven producer of natural homecare products.

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As Trump continues his transition, we take a look at the role of the Council of Economic Advisers. They’re kind of like the president’s personal think tank. Also on today’s show: Why drug resistance to infections and diseases is becoming a global economic problem. And on a lighter note: Ever wonder how hops are priced? You asked, we answered for the latest installment of I’ve Always Wondered…