Nov 15, 2022

Would you wish your job on your worst enemy?

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More than 4 in 10 workers wouldn’t. Today, why workers are kinda hating their jobs. Plus, an e-commerce retailer takes on brick-and-mortar sales.

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The prices of industrial metals are surging. That's probably good news for the world economy.

by Andy Uhler

Nov 15, 2022

The increases are seen as an indicator of strength, though they might fuel more inflation.

Copper’s recent price surge hints at a strengthening global economy, boosted by an expected recovery of Chinese manufacturing. Above, a copper mining operation.

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Adapting an e-commerce product for retail shelves

by Kai Ryssdal and Maria Hollenhorst

Nov 15, 2022

“It essentially changes the DNA of your business,” said Lindsay McCormick, CEO of personal care products company Bite.

Lindsay McCormick, CEO of personal care products company Bite, holds a package of deodorant.

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American workers are bummed out

by Mitchell Hartman

Nov 15, 2022

A new survey by UKG's Workforce Institute finds half of American workers wouldn't recommend their job or their employer to their own kid. The same percentage would like to stop working if they could.

Some 45% of American workers "don’t want to work anymore, period," said Chris Mullen of the UKG Workforce Institute.

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Declining property tax collection may hit city budgets

by Matt Levin

Nov 15, 2022

Seattle recently had to redraw its budget after forecasting a $27 million drop in revenue from one real estate tax.

The San Francisco skyline. The city's chief economist Ted Egan said he's increasingly worried about a drop in property tax revenue.

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Low Mississippi River water levels drive up shipping costs

by Lily Jamali

Nov 15, 2022

The river is a critical pathway for all kinds of agricultural products, including grains and soy beans.

Barges, stranded by low water, sit at the Port of Rosedale along the Mississippi River.

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Music from the episode

It Starts with Bongos Kid Spatula

Stay a While The Cactus Channel

Doo Wop (That Thing) Ms. Lauryn Hill

You know I'm No Good Amy Winehouse

Low Season Poolside

Feel Good Maribou State feat. Khruangbin

The team

Nancy Farghalli Executive Producer

Maria Hollenhorst Producer II

Andie Corban Producer I

Sarah Leeson Producer I

Sean McHenry Director & Associate Producer II

Richard Cunningham Associate Producer I

Dylan Miettinen Associate Digital Producer

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