Airing Thursday Dec. 4, 2014: The US fertility rate edged down last year to a record low. The now-5-year-old economic recovery has yet to translate into an upturn in births. Plus, if someone were to pen the story of Barnes & Noble today, booksellers would probably file it under mystery. We take a look at the future of the Nook.
Segments From this episode
Millions are paid less than minimum wage, study says
by Kai Ryssdal
Dec 4, 2014
Between 3.5 and 6.5 percent of workers are making less than they should.
The baby bust: U.S. births at record low
by Adam Allington
Dec 4, 2014
Fertility rates are at a record low in the US.
Barnes & Noble move may signal a spinoff
by Tracey Samuelson
Dec 4, 2014
Bookseller bought back Microsoft's stake. But it's still unclear if company might split in two.
Final Note
Which government agencies get cursed at the most?
by Kai Ryssdal
Dec 4, 2014
The website Regulations.gov breaks it down.