Segments From this episode
Why it's so hard to agree on the causes of inflation
by Amy Scott and Sean McHenry
Apr 4, 2022
As inflation hits 40-year highs on several key metrics, not all economists agree on the causes.
How "detention" is punishing truck drivers and supply chains
by Matt Levin
Apr 4, 2022
The key to unfurling domestic supply chains may not be more truck drivers on the road, but getting them in and out of warehouses faster.
Could the U.S. have weakened its financial clout by using it to sanction Russia?
by Sabri Ben-Achour
Apr 4, 2022
Probably not, but Russia and China are likely to keep looking for ways to avoid U.S.-controlled financial infrastructure.
Why companies repurchase their own shares
by Savannah Maher
Apr 4, 2022
Stock buybacks are typically meant to return value to shareholders. But critics say the cash could be used to create jobs or raise workers' pay.