Jun 8, 2022

Who should regulate crypto?

There's a standoff in D.C. over which agency should oversee the growing universe of cryptocurrencies. Plus, the vitamin and supplement industry sees a pandemic-era boost.

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The chaotic story of inventory in today's economy

by Sabri Ben-Achour

Jun 8, 2022

Wholesale inventories were up in April. But now, some stores have too much inventory while others struggle to get the inventory they need.

Target is among the retailers that misjudged what consumers would buy and are dealing with stockpiles of unwanted goods.

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Crypto's growth spawns a Washington debate: Who should regulate it?

by Lily Jamali

Jun 8, 2022

A bill would put the Commodity Futures Trading Commission in charge. Some consumer advocates back the Securities and Exchange Commission.

The Securities and Exchange Commission has more people to oversee cryptocurrency than the smaller Commodity Futures Trading Commission, but other factors are involved.

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How small should a 'small business' be? The government's answer is changing.

by Justin Ho

Jun 8, 2022

The Small Business Administration recently announced changes to its small business size standards, which govern whether a business is eligible for small business contracts and aid. That could help businesses that were near the old size threshold.

Changes to size standards mean the biggest small businesses could end up with a huge advantage over the smallest companies.

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How do "school-hardening" tactics affect students, teachers and their communities?

by Kai Ryssdal and Richard Cunningham

Jun 8, 2022

Because gun control measures haven't gone far, schools are investing in security, says The 74's Mark Keierleber. Those measures come with significant costs.

A memorial in Uvalde, Texas, on June 3, 2022.

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COVID-19

At this point in the pandemic, will there be a market for the Novavax vaccine?

by Kristin Schwab

Jun 8, 2022

The anti-COVID shot passes muster with FDA advisers. It was developed with traditional technology, which might boost trust.

Experts recommended that the FDA approve Novavax's new COVID vaccine, which was created with more traditional technology than the methods used by Pfizer and Moderna.

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Pandemic boosts U.S. vitamin and supplement industry

by Kaleb Roedel

Jun 8, 2022

Spending on dietary supplements has grown strongly during the pandemic, and some health care providers say that raises concerns.

Workers at the NOW Foods facility in Sparks, Nevada, pack bottles on Feb. 23.

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Music from the episode

Bonita Applebum A Tribe Called Quest

Brave New World The Foreign Exchange

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Pharaoh Elior

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It’s Only (feat. Zyra) - ODESZA VIP Remix ODESZA, Zyra

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The team

Nancy Farghalli Executive Producer

Daisy Palacios Senior Producer

Maria Hollenhorst Producer

Sean McHenry Associate Producer

Andie Corban Associate Producer

Richard Cunningham Associate Producer

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