Segments From this episode
Can the Federal Reserve squeeze out inflation without squashing growth?
by Mitchell Hartman
Mar 21, 2022
Bringing the economy in for a "soft landing" — taming inflation without bringing on a recession — has proven difficult for the Fed in the past.
In a time of war, "sustainability of the government is No. 1," says former Ukraine finance minister
by Kai Ryssdal and Sean McHenry
Mar 21, 2022
Ukraine’s economy is being strangled, says Natalie Jaresko, citing the need for international support as well as Russian reparations.
Global pharma industry weighs Russian operations
by Lily Jamali
Mar 21, 2022
Drugmakers have pulled some nonlifesaving products, hesitating to punish ordinary Russians by withdrawing vital treatments.
Already short on bus drivers, school districts now face soaring diesel fuel costs
by Stephanie Hughes
Mar 21, 2022
The price of diesel is up 50% over a year ago. Some districts are turning to COVID relief funds to cover the increased cost.
The EU has sworn off Russian steel. That could be bad news for the environment.
by Andy Uhler
Mar 21, 2022
Russia makes steel the dirty, old-fashioned way. Europe hoped its trade relationship could spur a cleanup.