Segments From this episode
The Weekly Wrap
The New York Times’ Jeanna Smialek and The Washington Post’s Catherine Rampell chat with Kai Ryssdal about next week’s Federal Open Market Committee Meeting, the bond market, and more.
Parking headaches make a comeback
by Matt Levin
Jul 23, 2021
Traffic is back to pre-pandemic levels in many places, but there are a lot of tables for two where parking spaces used to be.
Back-to-school spending is hard to predict this year
by Marielle Segarra
Jul 23, 2021
This time of year is always a big moment in retail. But there’s a lot going on that makes this back-to-school season different.
Back to Business
Businesses are re-opening at a frenetic pace, Yelp finds — especially where vaccination rates are higher
by Mitchell Hartman
Jul 23, 2021
Where there are lower vaccination rates, there’s less consumer interest.
My Economy
Chocolate shop has plenty of business but not enough staff
by Sean McHenry
Jul 23, 2021
Dean's Sweets in Portland, Maine, has had "crazy growth," but it's competing with other local businesses for employees.