Sep 18, 2013

PODCAST: Quantitative Easing, explained

Quantitative Easing gets explained. A look at why businesses are heavily promoting the Common Core education initiative. And a new demographic is making big inroads in the tech world — Latinos. That's all on today's podcast.

Mid-day Updateby David Brancaccio

So…what’s Quantitative Easing again? Don’t worry, it’s not too late to ask.

Businesses rally behind a controversial new set of math and literacy standards, which they view as crucial to preparing an educated workforce.

A huge chunk of immigrant-founded start-ups were developed by Chinese and Indian entrepreneurs. But now a new group is emerging on the scene — Latinos.

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