How Long Will You Have To Wait To Retire?
Around the world, a looming problem is making workers nervous–and angry. People in many countries are living longer, and at some point governments will run out of money to pay their retirement benefit...
21 Feb 202330min
Team Favorite: The Copper You Need Is Stuck In A 30-Mile Traffic Jam
We’re taking a break for President’s Day here in the US. So here’s one of our favorite stories you might have missed. We’ll be back tomorrow with a new episode. Thanks for listening!Here’s a random ye...
20 Feb 202327min
Doubts About Biden, Fears About Trump
It’s hard to believe, but the 2024 presidential election is already off and running, and there’s grumbling in both parties. Some Republicans want to put Donald Trump behind them, and some Democrats wo...
17 Feb 202329min
It’s Really Hard To Help Syria’s Earthquake Victims
The recent earthquakes that devastated Turkey and Syria have left millions of people in desperate need of help. But those seeking to bring food, medicine, and supplies into the country face daunting o...
16 Feb 202328min
Thousands Claim A Blockbuster Drug Gave Them Cancer
In 2020, the enormously popular heartburn medication Zantac was pulled from store shelves after samples were found to contain the probable carcinogen NDMA. The drug has since been re-introduced with a...
15 Feb 202327min
Why Car Prices Are Still Crazy High
Buying a new car today is more painful than ever. Auto prices have risen a shocking 30% in just the past few years. Many used cars aren’t much cheaper. The pandemic crunch is partly to blame – high de...
14 Feb 202327min
The Real Price of Work From Home
New York and other cities have struggled to fully bounce back from the pandemic, in part because many people who can work from home either part or full time are choosing to do so. That means a lot les...
13 Feb 202328min
China’s 'Covid Tsunami'
At the same time China’s government is working to manage the fallout overseas from the surveillance balloon shot down by the US, it’s also struggling to contain another problem at home—a wave of covid...
10 Feb 202323min
