David Brancaccio
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United States
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Roe v. Wade has been overturned. What happens now?
The generational ruling from the court brings to light many economic questions — and consequences. → Read More
How banks use Big Tech’s deposits to fund the fossil fuel industry
Some tech giants have pledged to decarbonize operations. But their cash contributes to climate change, says environmentalist Bill McKibben. → Read More
How many American workers are benefiting from employer retirement programs?
A new study sheds light on how just under half of American workers aren't covered by employer health coverage. → Read More
How the Department of Education is recommending higher ed spend money on mental health care
In the wake of the pandemic, there's enormous demand from college students for mental health care. The Department of Education has thoughts on how schools can provide it. → Read More
What do nurses have to say about the nursing shortage?
"There really is not a staffing shortage per se," said National Nurses United president Deborah Burger. "There's a shortage of nurses willing to put their lives and their license and patients' lives at risk." → Read More
Does college prestige really matter? Maybe.
Your alma mater's ranking "will mean something, in some places, sometimes," says The New York Times' Ron Lieber. → Read More
Inside the ever-growing power of dark money in U.S. politics
"It's really everywhere," said Marketplace's Kimberly Adams. → Read More
Philadelphia Fed president discusses "skills-based hiring" and March's rate hike
"I could be supportive of a 50 basis point rise in the future — but not at this meeting," said Patrick Harker. → Read More
More and more robots are working alongside us. What does that mean?
As the cost of human workers has risen, the cost of automation has fallen. → Read More
From middle school teacher to stay-at-home dad: Why one father left his job
When the pandemic forced schools to close, Michael Cochran left his job to take on more childcare responsibilities at home. → Read More
Louis DeJoy on why he’s slowing mail and raising prices at the USPS: “We have no money”
The Postmaster General explains his controversial plan for the future of the Postal Service. → Read More
Revisiting location-based pay in this era of remote work
Companies are choosing to reduce the pay of remote workers who head to areas with a lower cost of living. → Read More
An argument for bringing back a contractual “lottery” for retirement savings
Marketplace's Chris Farrell explains why a "tontine" could be used positively in retirement plans. → Read More
How essential child care providers are often stretched thin
Early childhood reporter for KPCC and LAist, Mariana Dale, explains why many child care providers are financially overextended. → Read More
Study: Closing racial wage gap could lift 2 million Black Americans into middle class
A new McKinsey report details the sweeping economic disparities Black Americans face. → Read More
How Jane Goodall is using her Templeton Prize money
And why the 87-year-old scientist says she's not retiring yet. → Read More
Consultant: Ethical capitalism requires new metrics for success
SoulBranding founder Elsie Maio argues companies must measure effects on "the tangible well-being of humans ... of our planet." → Read More
Meet the business reclaiming the narrative around Native art
Seattle-based Eighth Generation works with Native artists to create wool blankets and more. → Read More
COVID unemployment causes funding issue for Medicare
Medicare’s hospital insurance trust fund is projected to become insolvent sooner than expected — within three to five years. → Read More
We need a centralized, global strategy to prevent another COVID pandemic, epidemiologist says
Dr. Larry Brilliant, who helped stop smallpox, urges nations to work together to prevent further COVID spikes and equalize vaccinations. → Read More