October’s jobs numbers are out, the last unemployment report to be released before Election Day. Kai Ryssdal talks to a small business owner from North Carolina who is still undecided about who to vote for on Tuesday. We hear about one pizza parlor in New Jersey that is trying to return to normal after Sandy, and about how the rich may have a quicker, easier recovery. The rapper Eminem has reached a settlement in a years-long lawsuit over royalty payments. And we hear about the political leanings of the music world in Nashville.
Segments From this episode
Final Note
Sandy may have flooded paper stock certificates
by Kai Ryssdal
Nov 2, 2012
The basement vault of the Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation holds 1.3 million shares of stock, bonds and foreign securities. And it was flooded by Superstorm Sandy.
Weather Economy
Storm hits both rich and poor
by Sally Herships
Nov 2, 2012
A natural disaster like Sandy can be devastating whether you're wealthy or just getting by. But the rich could have an easier, faster recovery.
Why the next president wins twice
by Kai Ryssdal
Nov 2, 2012
The Weekly Wrap examines the latest unemployment numbers from October -- the last jobs report to come out before Election Day -- and why that matters.
New jobs report offers a last word on economy before election
by Mitchell Hartman
Nov 2, 2012
Depending on political spins and eventual revisions, the final Bureau of Labor Statistics jobs report before the presidential election, could be good or bad for whoever wins.
'Eminem case' settles digital dispute
by Queena Kim
Nov 2, 2012
The end of a long-running battle between the rapper's producers and Universal Music could mean a payoff for lots of artists.
Weather Economy
Finding a slice of normalcy in New Jersey
by Dan Gorenstein
Nov 2, 2012
A local pizza parlor-turned-comfort zone reopens its doors in Toms River.
Campaign Trail
Country musicians often sing a GOP tune
by Blake Farmer
Nov 2, 2012
Both presidential campaigns have their soundtracks. And on the Republican side, it’s got a twang, with a list of country music artists either endorsing or campaigning with Mitt Romney.