It turns out raising tariffs on imports can hurt more help; how the standoff in Burns, Oregon is boosting a local economy; and the evolution of children’s television 

A look at the rise and fall of GoPro; people in the city of Flint continue to get sick from water contamination; and an interview with the creators of the new Showtime series, “Billions.”

Vice President Joe Biden might have to look to big data in the “moon shot” to cure cancer; how airlines are benefiting from cheap jet fuel; and what happens to the LA river when it rains in SoCal?

Looking ahead at tonight’s State of the Union address with former White House speechwriter, James Fallows; an interview with Fred Armisen about Broadway Video’s new Latino comedy venture; and how Oakland is struggling to maintain it’s identity as gentrification continues to grow. 

How are global markets coping at China continues its nosedive; what happens when college is too expensive for applicants; and who really wins when someone finally hits the lottery jackpot?

A look back at the ups and downs in the first week of 2016; the Saudi national oil company considers going public; and why jobs are up but wages are not.

A look at the Chinese economy from the stock market to commodities; how an after-school program in Silicon Valley is preparing the cybersecurity programmers of tomorrow; and the rap album dedicated to public radio. 

Why an isolated and sanctioned North Korea is still getting by; how the business of personal grooming products for men is a culture shift; and Twitter might be expanding character limit for tweets, but that’s okay.

Obama singled out gun dealers in today’s press conference, we take a look at who can sell guns; how the strong dollar hurts tourism in America; and why do so many people love Glass-Steagall Act?