After seven years in the host's chair, Trevor Noah is leaving "The Daily Show" to do more stand-up and touring. We'll talk about the evolution of the late- night TV business. Plus, a case before the Supreme Court could determine what's considered the "waters of the U.S." And, we play a round of Half Full/Half Empty with a surprise guest emcee! Here's everything we talked about today: * "Trevor Noah is leaving ‘The Daily Show’" from CNN * New HHS Reports Illustrate Potential Positive Impact of Inflation Reduction Act on Prescription Drug Prices from the Department of Health and Human …
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The economy seems full of contradictions right now. The threat of a recession looms and inflation is rampant, but consumers are still spending. Economists often look to history when making predictions, but the past offers little guidance to make sense of our current economic moment. Plus, the challenges of moving …
The news will say consumers were "resilient" in August, but Christopher Low tells us there's more to it than that. Senior economics contributor Chris Farrell helps explain President Biden's income-driven repayment plan for student loans.
Floridians face a web of insurance concerns in the wake of Hurricane Ian. We break down the government shutdown-eluding bill the House is set to vote on today. A California bill makes union voting less harrowing for farmworkers.
From the BBC World Service: After a chaotic week for the British pound, Liz Truss meets representatives from the Office of Budget Responsibility. The economic watchdog will want to discuss the effects on the U.K.'s economy of last week's proposed tax cuts. Later this week, Brazilians will go to the …
For almost 200 years, the Braille system has turned the written word into raised bumps that blind people can read. But what about images? A device called an embosser pricks and crimps 3D dots and lines on paper to produce a tactile image, allowing people to perceive pictures through touch. …
Hurricane Ian left behind vast destruction in Florida. But what's actually making the situation worse is the state's insurance crisis. We'll explain. Plus, some people who thought their student loans would be forgiven are learning they won't eligible for President Biden's relief program after all. And, if you like Fat …
Last year, dozens of container ships waited off the Californian coast — some for weeks — to dock and unload all the goods consumers were demanding. But those backlogs have eased substantially. Today, we'll take a trip to the Marine Exchange of Southern California to hear what's changed since and …
"This Is Uncomfortable," our podcast all about life and how money messes with it, returns for our seventh season on Oct. 6. This season, we're looking at some of the expectations we carry with us about how life should play out, and all the ways money can interfere with the …
Diane Swonk discusses the economic impacts of the storm surges in Florida. House Democrats introduce a bill to halt stock trading by members of Congress. Monkeypox can also leave a financial mark on those infected.
First, we discuss what the damage figures from Ian, now a tropical storm, could entail. Salary ranges in job postings are giving candidates an edge. Walmart will begin offering fertility benefits.
From the BBC World Service: In her first media appearance since the British pound's nosedive, the U.K. Prime Minister defended her plans despite widespread criticism and a rare intervention from the Bank of England. The Lebanese central bank revalued its official currency exchange rate, and in Germany, Porsche debuts on …
Mathematics can be a subject that's a bit unrelatable for some. Perhaps you recall sitting in a math class at some point wondering, "When am I ever going to use quadratic equations?" But a new book wants us to reconsider math as something that gives us fundamental building blocks for …
The United Kingdom's economy is hurting. But the plan to get it under control — cutting taxes and raising interest rates — is a bit of a head scratcher. We'll explain why we can't make this one make sense (well, I guess we can, but the answer is not great). …
The U.S. dollar has been appreciating this year as investors take advantage of climbing interest rates. But the value of the dollar is forcing economies around the globe to pay the price. Today, we'll delve into how a strong dollar is affecting imports, exports and the debts of foreign countries. …
Heavy hitters on Wall Street admitted to record-keeping violations and now face billions in fines. Susan Schmidt of Exchange Capital Resources discusses the British bond market with us. We tackle the question of whether colleges should be responsible for parts of student debt.
We try to explain why some Medicare premiums are actually going down. Explosions on the Nord Stream pipeline have some suspecting sabotage. We check in on the state of the SNAP program as the White House talks hunger and nutrition today.
From the BBC World Service: In a move usually directed towards emerging and developing markets, the International Monetary Fund has openly criticized the British government's tax strategy unveiled on Friday. Since then, sterling has plummeted and the cost of borrowing increased, but the Treasury insists on going ahead with the …
The No. 1 social networking app on Apple's U.S. app store right now is called BeReal, as in being your real self online. No filters, no carefully staged shots. The concept, and the format, are so popular, TikTok launched its own version — both on its home app and as …
By now, you've probably heard about the racist backlash against the live- action remake of "The Little Mermaid," the GOT prequel "House of the Dragon" and "The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power" for casting Black actors. But hobbits and dragon riders aside, this is a story about …