Economy

A car departs from Volkswagen's factory and company headquarters in Wolfsburg, Germany. The company says the fallout from its diesel emissions scandal is still becoming clear, as it reports a large quarterly loss.

Economy

VW Reports First Quarterly Loss In This Century, At $1.8 Billion

7:56pm October 28, 2015

by Bill Chappell

That $1.8 billion figure represents the after-tax loss claimed by Volkswagen in its new quarterly statement. The carmaker's loss before taxes was far higher, at $3.8 billion.

A Polystyrene box used for the transport of human organs.

Economy

Episode 518: Your Organs, Please

7:28pm October 28, 2015

How do you get someone to sign up as an organ donor? Today on the show: The story of one woman who found a way by partnering with one of the more hated American institutions.

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The Federal Reserve headquarters in Washington, D.C.

Fed Leaves Record-Low Interest Rates Unchanged

4:23pm October 28, 2015

by Laura Wagner

The Federal Reserve again decided against raising interest rates from their current level near zero, citing concerns about inflation and job growth.

Chipotle vs. McDonald's: The Rise Of Fast Casual Food In 'The New Yorker'

7:06pm October 27, 2015

NPR's Ari Shapiro talks to New Yorker writer Michael Specter about his article, "Freedom from Fries," on the rise of fast casual food and the impact on the fast food industry.

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On his way out the door, Boehner is leaving a present for the new speaker: more than a year with no debt ceiling or budget showdowns.

What's In The Budget Deal: More Spending, Some Savings, A Few Gimmicks

6:05pm October 27, 2015

by Danielle Kurtzleben

The budget deal might be a political win, but is it good policy? Check out what's in it.

When should the Fed raise interest rates? The future is cloudy.

As Fed Officials Meet, A Rate Hike Suddenly Seems Less Likely

3:44pm October 27, 2015

by Jim Zarroli

With the U.S. economy showing signs of slowing, Federal Reserve policymakers are divided over how to respond.

Economy

Grants Spur Renewed Interest In N.C Film Industry

11:47am October 27, 2015

by Neal Charnoff

Things are looking up for North Carolina's film industry. An updated grant program has Hollywood taking notice.

What Happens If Congress Doesn't Raise The Debt Ceiling?

12:54am October 27, 2015

by Scott Horsley

Congress is running up against a deadline to raise the debt ceiling, and Treasury Secretary Jack Lew says that risks "manufacturing a crisis for our country." What is the debt ceiling anyway? And what happens if the U.S. hits it?

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Economy

Duke Energy, Piedmont Natural Gas To Merge

8:27pm October 26, 2015

by Keri Brown

Two major players in the Carolina energy business could soon merge. The deal would allow Duke Energy to extend it's reach in the natural gas industry.

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These two guys are at the heart of debt ceiling and budget negotiations.

Congress' Two Big Looming Fiscal Deadlines, Explained

7:47pm October 26, 2015

The debt ceiling and budget deadlines are approaching at the same time. Here are the differences between the two.