Nebraska Farmers Talk Tariffs And Trade
Perhaps no group of Americans would be harder hit by a trade war with China than farmers.
Economy
German Chickens, Pickup Trucks, And De-Escalating The U.S.-China Trade War
The U.S. has been pushing China to lower its high 25 percent tariff on imported cars, but most countries zealously protect their domestic auto markets — including the United States itself.
Trump's TPP Turnaround
President Trump now is reportedly urging advisers to weigh rejoining the TPP. Noel King talks with Robert Holleyman, who was a trade representative in the Obama administration and pushed for the deal.
Unsung Indicators
Our show goes old school in this episode and brings you three under-appreciated economic indicators about things that affect us all.
Should California Winemakers Be Worried About China's Tariffs?
California produces about 85 percent of American wine, which is worth about $1.5 billion in exports. As of now, China imports little U.S. wine, but it's one of the world's fastest-growing markets.
Upward Mobility In Forsyth County: A Tale Of Two Cities
Forsyth county is home to several respected colleges and universities, world-class hospitals, and a strong tax base. Yet, in many ways, it remains strongly divided by race and income level.
High Point Breaks Ground On Newly Minted BB&T Point Stadium
A new baseball stadium in the Triad now has an official name - High Point's ball field will be known as BB&T Point.
Art And Soul: Conserving The Culture Of Chocolate Cities
When gentrification causes a neighborhood to change, can its culture remain in tact?
Deficit Attention Disorder
The CBO projects the federal budget deficit could top 800 billion dollars this year... and reach a cool trillion by 2020. So ... what?
As Tax Day Approaches, Watch Out For Phone Scammers
The IRS estimates that more than $65 million has been lost to phone tax scammers in the past five years. The calls are most common during tax season in March and April.