Kai Ryssdal
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Los Angeles, CA, United States
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An economic “hope story” in Buffalo, New York
Over the past few years, pay for low-wage workers in the city has risen more than 40%, according to one analysis. → Read More
For farmers, it’s not just today’s inflation that matters. It’s next year’s too.
Growers have little control over the costs of agricultural inputs like fuel and fertilizer, says Illinois hog farmer Brian Duncan. → Read More
When you need 70,000 pounds of paper a month and the supply chain is in chaos
Claudia Smukler of Mother Jones explains the unique hurdles to producing a print magazine in this economy. → Read More
What will happen to women of color in the COVID-19 workforce?
“In almost every single state, the first person to be vaccinated was a woman of color,” says the 19th’s economy reporter Chabeli Carrazana. → Read More
Fewer people are watching the Oscars. Here’s why that might not matter to the academy.
The Academy has transformed itself from a production company to an "institution with a billion-dollar endowment," says data journalist Walt Hickey. → Read More
Could hybrid work hold women back?
Because women are more likely to take advantage of workplace flexibility, journalist Emily Peck says they could be put on the "mommy track." → Read More
The “power and the curse” of high-frequency data
Employee timecard data can hint at what’s happening in the labor market in real time, but drawing conclusions takes nuance. → Read More
Cybercriminals are attacking supply chains, but why?
Attacks on businesses and corporations have ramped up this year. They can have a lasting effect on people and the economy. → Read More
Why used cars are getting so expensive
Mark Kugman of Kugman Motors in St. Louis has two answers — one simple and one more complicated. → Read More
Why U.S. corporations are hiring chief sustainibility officers
According to a new report, the field of chief sustainability officers has grown by 228% over the past decade. And the role is evolving. → Read More
Why breaking down data helps create equitable policy
“I want to look at reports and see all of me,” says economist Rhonda Vonshay Sharpe. → Read More
Housing is hot, and LA mortgage broker sees no sign of a slowdown
Housing demand in Los Angeles is outpacing supply, thanks largely to low interest rates, Vivian Gueler of Pacific Trust Group says. → Read More
Boat builders struggle to meet soaring demand, solve supply chain woes
Boat sales leaped to a 13-year high in 2020, and the boom is expected to continue through 2021. → Read More
The Suez Canal block could hit ‘downstream’ manufacturers the hardest
A container ship blocking the Suez Canal since Tuesday evening underscores the fragility of the global supply chain. → Read More
Helping students of color thrive via entrepreneurship and self-care
Monika Mathews, founder of the Life Enrichment Group, started QueenCare to provide mentorship and opportunity to young people in her Seattle community. → Read More
Do looks matter for success in economics? Actually, they're pretty important.
The short answer is yes, but you should read the long answer too. → Read More
While an insurrection shook Capitol Hill, the markets were ... fine
In the wake of chaos and violence in Washington, the markets soared. Here's where the disconnect comes from. → Read More
Bigger stimulus deal in Democrat-led Senate is a "safe bet"
Two economists weigh in on what a Democrat-led Senate might mean for a stimulus package. → Read More
Finding a COVID-19 test site for kids can be a struggle
Kai Ryssdal talks to Sarah Kliff about finding a COVID-19 test site for toddlers, and why free tests can still end up costing you. → Read More
A look back at the history of takeout food
As more of us shift to eating takeout food in the pandemic, we take a look back at the long history of food to go. → Read More