Apr 21, 2021

How control over the pandemic will affect the stay-home economy

Looking for paint in a deep color? That could be a problem. Georgijevic via Getty Images

Also on today's show, how the plan for that new European soccer league was kicked to the curb; and an interview with the CEO of Chipotle.

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What happens to the at-home economy when the pandemic ends?

by Marielle Segarra

Apr 21, 2021

For consumers who've been looking at the same walls since the pandemic started, a new coat of paint may be worth more than travel.

Looking for paint in a deep color? That could be a problem.

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Shortage of semiconductors is a security risk, and what the U.S. can do about it

by Sabri Ben-Achour

Apr 21, 2021

Semiconductors are in almost everything, including military equipment, and we don’t have enough of them.

Biden’s infrastructure proposal calls for $50 billion to create a technology directorate that would focus, in part, on semiconductor manufacturing.

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Corner Office

Chipotle's CEO on eating, hiring and corporate responsibility

by Kai Ryssdal and Maria Hollenhorst

Apr 21, 2021

“I think companies need to be accountable,” says Chipotle CEO Brian Niccol.

Brian Niccol, the restaurant chain’s CEO, says hiring and retaining workers will be among the biggest challenges as the company expands.

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Plan for a soccer superleague is kicked to the curb

by Jasmine Garsd

Apr 21, 2021

A proposed superleague of Europe's biggest soccer teams crumbled within 48 hours, after immediate, blistering outrage from fans.

When it comes to soccer, a.k.a. "the beautiful game," don't mess with the fans.

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Direct-to-consumer models key to post-pandemic future for many British businesses

by Victoria Craig

Apr 21, 2021

Across Europe, e-grocery is booming. Companies that successfully pivoted want to hold onto this new slice of business.

Smith and Brock quickly pivoted its wholesale produce business to supply individual consumers during the UK's first lockdown in 2020. Now, it's a booming part of the business and one the company is looking to expand further in 2021. (Photo by Mark Case/Getty Images)

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Back to Business

Businesses that have survived the pandemic are spending. On themselves.

by Justin Ho

Apr 21, 2021

Many businesses are pumping money into much-needed improvements, and that spending is rippling through the economy.

Some changes businesses made during the pandemic, including in the food industry, will improve operations over the long term.

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Music from the episode

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Good to Me Freddie Joachim

French Letter J-Walk

Flight to the Jungle (Take Off) Monster Rally

Hot In The Shade Poolside

Kāma Maribou State

The team

Nancy Farghalli Executive Producer

Maria Hollenhorst Producer II

Sean McHenry Director & Associate Producer II

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