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Today on the show we're looking at the all the Steves on Donald Trump's economic team, what the July jobs report means for wages, and when the Olympics used to make money. Plus, the return of our series "Summer Brought To You By."

Segments From this episode

Theaters look to make more money by moving the candy

by Adriene Hill

Aug 5, 2016

Movie theaters are counting on concession sales to help boost revenues.

The concession stand at a drive-In theater on September 27, 2013 in Neligh, Nebraska.

Scott Olson/Getty Images

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With more jobs, workers are finally getting a raise

by Scott Tong

Aug 5, 2016

Employers are having to pay more to attract and keep the workers they need.

The factory floor at Quadrant, a high end plastic processor in Reading, Pennsylvania.

Spencer Platt/Getty Images

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The surprising story behind the rise of flip-flops

by Reema Khrais

Aug 5, 2016

The humblest shoes of summer got their start thousands of years ago

The classic, inexpensive summer shoe got its start centuries ago.

Glenn Brown/Flickr via Creative Commons

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Today on the show we’re looking at the all the Steves on Donald Trump’s economic team, what the July jobs report means for wages, and when the Olympics used to make money. Plus, the return of our series “Summer Brought To You By.”

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