Jan 3, 2023

How a hot job market could lead to a recession

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The U.S. has loads of unfilled jobs, and that can limit economic growth. Plus, addressing the needs of formerly incarcerated mothers.

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A hot labor market is good, right? So why could it lead to a recession?

by Justin Ho

Jan 3, 2023

Economists say millions of unfilled jobs could limit economic growth.

"We just do not have enough people to fill all those job openings," said Iowa State professor Peter Orazem.

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Big oil had one of its biggest years ever in 2022

by Lily Jamali

Jan 3, 2023

Both Exxon Mobil and Chevron reported their most profitable quarters of all time during the calendar year. Sustaining that growth is more complicated.

Chevron posted its most profitable quarter of all time after the war in Ukraine broke out.

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Automakers have a lot more chips now, but buyers may be in short supply

by Savannah Maher

Jan 3, 2023

Dealers are figuring out how to balance the supply of vehicles with softer consumer demand.

Rising prices and interest rates have pushed buyers into the used vehicle market or out of the automotive market entirely.

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Gen Z is the most pro-union generation

by Mitchell Hartman and Richard Cunningham

Jan 3, 2023

Many young workers have witnessed the effects of economic crises and are struggling with the gap between their wages and the cost of living.

Young Starbucks workers picket for their union outside a Starbucks store in Portland, Oregon, in the fall of last year.

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"The Netflix Model" for antibiotics

by Sabri Ben-Achour

Jan 3, 2023

The antibiotics market is "fragile and broken," but governments are considering some fixes.

A version of the "Netflix model" is already underway in the United Kingdom. Above, bottles of antibiotics line a pharmacy shelf.

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Indiana group helps mothers recently released from prison find housing and jobs

by Alisa Roth

Jan 3, 2023

Mothers on the Rise shows women how to navigate challenges that can arise for people with prison records.

From left, Savannah May, a formerly incarcerated mother, meets with Ashley Mager, project coordinator of Mothers on the Rise, to check in about work, supplies for May's toddler son and other concerns.

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Seconds Into Months MNDLSS

Gumball Machine Weekend Yppah

Toad Lick East Forest

Geology Barrie

Liar Island Cheekface

The team

Nancy Farghalli Executive Producer

Maria Hollenhorst Producer II

Andie Corban Producer I

Sarah Leeson Producer I

Sean McHenry Director & Associate Producer II

Richard Cunningham Associate Producer I

Dylan Miettinen Associate Digital Producer

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