Jun 24, 2021

Go home, economy, you’re being weird

The lack of consistency across the country as to what counts as "unsafe work" means workers are consistently denied unemployment benefits. Alex Edelman/AFP via Getty Images

GDP is up, but jobless claims haven't moved. Also, we talk about the four-day workweek, Big Tech and the challenges of training throngs of new employees.

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The economy seems great for some people, dire for others. What's going on?

by Mitchell Hartman

Jun 24, 2021

There's a disconnect between rising GDP and consumer spending — and the number of people out of work.

GDP is growing but unemployment claims are still high in this two-tiered economy.

Alex Edelman/AFP via Getty Images

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Is Congress about to regulate Big Tech?

by Kai Ryssdal and Andie Corban

Jun 24, 2021

Axios reporter Margaret Harding McGill breaks down the antitrust bills moving through the House of Representatives.

Rhode Island Democrat David Cicilline is the chairman of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Antitrust, Commercial and Administrative Law.

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4-day workweek idea picks up steam, but questions remain

by Meghan McCarty Carino

Jun 24, 2021

Kickstarter is the first company to sign on to a new campaign that aims to make the four-day workweek a reality. But would all workers benefit?

Kickstarter and other companies are experimenting with the four-day workweek to gather data on its impact.

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You may already be using "open banking." What exactly is it?

by Marielle Segarra

Jun 24, 2021

Open banking is where third-party apps, like Venmo, have access to your bank account.

Visa bought the Swedish fintech company Tink, an open banking platform. If you don't know what open banking is, there's a chance you're already using it via Venmo, PayPal or other apps.

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COVID-19

One New York City wine bar's reopening bet

by Kai Ryssdal and Andie Corban

Jun 24, 2021

Brian Keyser, owner and general manager of Casellula in NYC, is holding out hope that Congress will add money to the Restaurant Revitalization Fund.

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Hiring is one thing, but training workers is another challenge for companies

by Kristin Schwab

Jun 24, 2021

The struggle isn't over once companies get past the hiring hurdle.

After hiring large numbers of employees, companies face the additional challenge of training them and passing on institutional knowledge.

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Music from the episode

Bonita Applebum A Tribe Called Quest

Lance Jr. Courtney Barnett

Mirage Toro y Moi

Cherry Tomatoes Guustavv

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Feel Good (feat. Khruangbin) - Edit Maribou State, Khruangbin

The team

Nancy Farghalli Executive Producer

Daisy Palacios Senior Producer

Maria Hollenhorst Producer

Sean McHenry Associate Producer

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