Economy

Warner Bros. Discovery to be split, as Zaslav retreats from grand ambitions

1:20pm June 09, 2025

Warner Bros. Discovery is to split into two, separating streaming and studios from its cable channels. The company has been burdened by debt and the decline of cable TV.

Port Of Oakland Sees Almost 15% Decrease In Shipments For April After Tariffs Enacted

Trump tariff revenue soars 78%. Who's paying them?

5:00am June 09, 2025

Tariff collections are up sharply in the last 2 months. Congressional forecasters say tariffs could help reduce the federal debt, but they'll also lead to higher inflation and slower economic growth.

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Dave Portnoy on Trump, the 'manosphere' and 'Barstool conservatism'

5:00am June 09, 2025

Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy spoke to Morning Edition. Here's what he had to say about why he voted for President Trump, how he disagrees with him and whether he could support Democrats.

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Economy

What the Musk-Trump feud means for SpaceX

6:45pm June 06, 2025

by Geoff Brumfiel

The relationship breakdown between Elon Musk and the Trump administration could have big implications for Musk's company SpaceX, which the U.S. relies on for space- and defense-related services.

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Who owns an acoustic piano these days? Across the U.S., fewer people are buying them

6:03pm June 06, 2025

The acoustic piano was once a fixture in middle-class homes. That's not the case anymore. With the popularity of electronic keyboards and music software, who is in the market for acoustic pianos?

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Job Seekers Look For Employment Opportunities At Job Fair In Sunrise, Florida

Hiring slowed in May, as employers added 139,000 jobs

8:49am June 06, 2025

U.S. employers added 139,000 jobs in May — a modest slowdown from the previous month. The unemployment rate held steady at 4.2%, as the workforce shrank.

Schumer, Senate Democrats Discuss Trump Tariffs

Sen. Tim Kaine says Trump's tariffs could reduce federal debt, but at what cost?

6:50am June 06, 2025

by Steve Inskeep

NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., who is also on the Senate Budget Committee, about how President Trump's tariffs will affect the federal budget and the economy.

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Economy

CBO says Trump's tariffs could cut U.S. deficit by $2.8 trillion over 10 years

6:44am June 06, 2025

by Steve Inskeep

A forecast from the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office this week says Trump's tariffs could shave $2.8 trillion off the federal debt over the next decade, if they remain in place.

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Donald Trump Watches SpaceX Launch Its Sixth Test Flight Of Starship Spacecraft

What the Trump-Musk breakup may mean for SpaceX and Tesla

5:00am June 06, 2025

From space travel to military operations to the future of green energy, the U.S. has become reliant on Elon Musk's business empire. But it won't be easy for the government to end its reliance on Musk.

From 1,300 to 81 workers: Trump official plans to cut Voice of America to the bone

5:00am June 06, 2025

Trump senior advisor Kari Lake envisions the agency that includes the international broadcaster Voice of America with 81 staffers after mid-August — down from about 1,300 full-time employees and contractors.