A Farewell to an American Icon: The Penny
For decades, the penny has cost more to produce than it’s worth. Now, the US government is finally stopping production of the one-cent coin for good. So, how did we get here? And what does it mean for...
4 Jul 202515min
With Tax Bill, Trump Ushers in New Era of Executive Power
After weeks of legislative wrangling, the House passed President Trump’s signature tax bill, sending it to his desk just before his July 4 deadline. It's the latest in a sweep of major victories on le...
3 Jul 202517min
The Great Car Buying Bonanza Is (Probably) Over
The auto sector saw buyers race to dealerships after President Trump announced 25% tariffs on car imports and parts from outside the US. And according to new data this week, sales from major automaker...
2 Jul 202516min
The American Toymaker Suing Trump Over Destructive Tariffs
Trump’s trade war has thrown American businesses, which source everything from aircraft parts to baby strollers from China, into chaos. Now some companies are challenging the president’s tariff ruling...
1 Jul 202516min
Cruises Are So Back — And Straining Port Cities
The cruise industry is an outlier right now. Even as US summer travel is down, cruise companies are setting sail with record numbers of passengers this year. But as the industry tries to keep up with ...
30 Jun 202516min
For $10 Billion Dollars, the Lakers' Buss Family Steps Off the Court
Late last week, the Buss family, longtime owners of the Los Angeles Lakers, announced that they would sell the franchise for a record-breaking $10 billion valuation. On today’s Big Take podcast, host ...
27 Jun 202518min
Gap's Quest to Stay Cool Just Hit Its Latest Roadblock: Tariffs
At the start of 2025, Gap was cool again. The legacy American brand had started to turn around sales and rebuild its image. It was in the middle of a splashy ad campaign with the actress Parker Posey....
26 Jun 202516min
Where the China-Iran Relationship Goes From Here
China is Iran’s biggest trading partner, and sources about 14% of its oil from the country. Between China’s economic relationship with Iran and its ongoing trade negotiations with the US, the conflict...
25 Jun 202516min
