Nov 7, 2019

The recession that wasn’t (yet)

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Plus: AI isn't quite here yet, but Black Friday is.

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Shelf Life

Can AI learn to flirt?

by Kai Ryssdal and Maria Hollenhorst

Nov 7, 2019

AI may be everywhere, but it still has a hard time with the human stuff.

In her new book, "You Look Like a Thing and I Love You," Janelle Shane explores what AI can and cannot do.

Photo by Jess Jornacki, courtesy of Hatchette Book Group, Inc.

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My Economy

Waiting for 65

by Andie Corban

Nov 7, 2019

There is no guarantee of financial stability, even after 36 years at one company.

Simons and her husband have seven and eight years, respectively, until they hit 65.

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Recession fears may be receding

by Mitchell Hartman

Nov 7, 2019

Some recent economic indicators suggest the risk of a recession in the U.S. over the next 12 to 18 months is diminishing.

Some jovial traders on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange in 2009.

Don Emmert/AFP via Getty Images

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The Season

How do retailers decide what to put on sale for Black Friday?

by Marielle Segarra

Nov 7, 2019

These tend to be highly guarded secrets.

Holiday merchandising is more strategic than you might think.

Alex McBride/Getty Images

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Will you be paying in cash or stock? How companies buy other firms.

by Justin Ho

Nov 7, 2019

The difference between paying in cash, stock or a combination of the two says a lot about the nature of the merger itself. It also can reflect how the companies feel about the overall economy.

Justin Sullivan/Getty Images

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Music from the episode

The Flower Called Nowhere Stereolab

Doo Wop (That Thing) Ms. Lauryn Hill

Sister Owls Monster Rally

Dark Thunder Midnight Magic

Back To You Selena Gomez

The team

Nancy Farghalli Executive Producer

Maria Hollenhorst Producer II

Sean McHenry Director & Associate Producer II

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