Jul 16, 2019

Big Tech’s big day on Capitol Hill

Plus: Why Nestlé's launching a premium Kit-Kat and the numbers behind the new camping economy.

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My Economy

A mochi maker faces Brexit

by Sean McHenry

Jul 16, 2019

How a love of mochi turned into a sweet business.

Courtesy of Nick Horowitz and Little Moons

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Screen-free parenting coaches are cropping up around the country

by Amy Scott , Andie Corban and Sean McHenry

Jul 16, 2019

Can't figure out a way to occupy your child that isn't device-based? There's a consultant for that.

Children's screen use often worries parents.

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Camping is more popular than ever, thanks to ... millennials

by Amy Scott and Daniel Shin

Jul 16, 2019

Megan Barber of Curbed says there are more people camping than ever thanks to a younger, more diverse generation of outdoor enthusiasts.

Sequoias under a starry sky in Yosemite National Park, California, a popular camping destination.

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Retail sales up, retail stores down

by Mitchell Hartman

Jul 16, 2019

Gains by online merchants often come at the expense of brick-and-mortar stores.

A "closing sale" sign stands outside one of the last few open stores at the Schuylkill Mall in Frackville, Pennsylvania. The mall closed in 2018.

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Music from the episode

Younger - Kygo Remix Seinabo Sey, Kygo

Once in a Lifetime - 2005 Remaster Talking Heads

All Of Your Love (feat. Kotomi) Germany Germany, Kotomi

Lord of the Fries Polyrhythmics

Rasputin Boney M.

The team

Nancy Farghalli Executive Producer

Maria Hollenhorst Producer II

Sean McHenry Director & Associate Producer II

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