NPR: Business Story of the Day Podcast

  1. An economist explains what the data says about how the U.S. economy is doing2023/09/17
    NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks with economist Betsey Stevenson about Bidenomics and the latest economic data.
  2. The threatened strike by United Auto Workers nears deadline2023/09/14
    The Big 3 automakers and members of the United Auto Workers scramble to settle on a new contract by 11:59 p.m. ET Thursday, or face a major strike.
  3. After shoppers' habits have changed, malls try to figure out what comes next2023/09/06
    Many retailers have cut back their physical presence in the age of online shopping — leaving dying malls in their wake. But by thinking outside the box, some old malls are finding new life.
  4. Hollywood actors are pushing back against studios using AI to clone them2023/07/02
    The rise of artificial intelligence has Hollywood actors on edge. Studios are interested in how the technology can allow for digital clones of actors - and actors are pushing back.
  5. White House mulls student loan forgiveness for millions of borrowers2022/08/24
    NPR's Rachel Martin speaks to Jared Bass from the Center for American Progress about possible student loan relief from the Biden administration.
  6. How to make ethical investing work for you2022/01/13
    Money talks, but how do you make sure your money is sending the right message? Ethical investing isn't magic, but it's one way to try and put your money where your morals are. Here's what you need to know before you get started.
  7. Heat is killing workers in the U.S. — and there are no federal rules to protect them2021/08/17
    Heat has killed hundreds of workers in the U.S., many in construction or agriculture, an investigation by NPR and Columbia Journalism Investigations found. Federal standards might have prevented them.
  8. Cryptocurrency Miners Make Big Promises In Small Towns2018/05/28
    Massena, N.Y., has hemorrhaged factory jobs over the past decade. Now, digital currency mining firms have come to town, promising jobs and investment.
  9. The Look Of Power: How Women Have Dressed For Success2014/10/20
    Just as women were entering the corporate workplace in big numbers, the shapeless power suit emerged. Over time, the "power look" changed. How do women project power in the modern office?
  10. Forget Big-Box Stores. How About A Big-Box House?2012/05/30
    Using recycled materials is increasingly common in building construction. But some architects are taking the green movement a step further, creating entire homes and businesses from discarded shipping containers. They call it cargotecture.
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