Jun 29, 2021

When mental health services, and people in need, fail to connect

Finding a professional to provide psychological care can be more difficult than accessing other health services. Getty Images

Also, a "beer game" helps us talk about supply chains, we explain the consumer confidence index and dive into the art of car haggling.

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As demand for mental health care spikes, parity with physical care remains elusive

by Kimberly Adams

Jun 29, 2021

The law requires insurance “parity” for mental and physical care, but it’s often harder to find a therapist than a physician.

Finding a professional to provide psychological care can be more difficult than accessing other health services.

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What the “beer game” can teach about supply chain challenges

by Kai Ryssdal and Maria Hollenhorst

Jun 29, 2021

From semiconductors to chicken wings, global supply chains are experiencing whiplash. A Harvard professor explains how to avoid that.

Kegs stacked outside distribution for a brewery in Reydon, England. A supply chain management exercise known as the “beer game” can help illustrate the forces creating shortages across the economy.

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Back to Business

Bonuses may be key to enticing people back to the workforce

by Marielle Segarra

Jun 29, 2021

At least 10 states have started offering return-to-work bonuses, as have many employers, as workers look for incentives.

A man fills out an application for a hospitality job during a Zislis Group job fair in Torrance, California, on June 23. Employers at the job fair offered hiring incentives, including a $500 signing bonus.

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What exactly is the Consumer Confidence Index? Why does it matter?

by Nancy Marshall-Genzer

Jun 29, 2021

Consumer confidence is about intentions and expectations, helping us predict the future.

The Consumer Confidence Index helps provide a picture of how people feel about the economy.

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Don't want to pay sticker price for a new car? Good luck with that.

by Matt Levin

Jun 29, 2021

Low auto inventories are giving car dealers a lot more leverage.

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Music from the episode

Pink Skirt Emma Donovan, The Putbacks

Nightlite Bonobo, Bajka

Mystik Tash Sultana

The Bargain Store Dolly Parton

Whip It DEVO

Preservation Wu-Tang Clan, Del The Funky Homosapien, Aesop Rock

The team

Nancy Farghalli Executive Producer

Daisy Palacios Senior Producer

Maria Hollenhorst Producer

Sean McHenry Associate Producer

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