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Feb 19, 2016

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 What young people want in a car; an interview with YouTube star Grace Helbig; and the Weekly Wrap with Sudeep Reddy and  Linette Lopez. 

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A look at a Las Vegas gun shop's sales

by Kai Ryssdal
Feb 19, 2016
A Bloomberg reporter talks about his time behind the counter and 'fear marketing.'
Gun sales are up nationwide; a third of U.S. households owns some kind of firearm.
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YouTube's Grace Helbig and her gig economy

by Kai Ryssdal
Feb 19, 2016
She uses comedy and digital platforms to tackle eating disorders and fashion.
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Rethinking how we predict where the economy is going

by Tracey Samuelson
Feb 19, 2016
Some financial experts think a more sophisticated model is needed.
A trader works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange October 7, 2008 in New York City. 
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What do young buyers want in an auto, anyway?

by Nova Safo
Feb 19, 2016
Instead of edgy design, they want value and reliability. Just like their parents.
Toyota's last Scion model is this concept car, which will be folded into the Toyota brand.
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Weekly Wrap: Apple and the FBI

by Kai Ryssdal
Feb 19, 2016
Sudeep Reddy and Linette Lopez joins Kai to recap the week that was.
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 What young people want in a car; an interview with YouTube star Grace Helbig; and the Weekly Wrap with Sudeep Reddy and  Linette Lopez. 

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