Kudlow And Trump's Economic Message
President Trump named Larry Kudlow to head up the National Economic Council this week. NPR's David Greene speaks to New Yorker staff writer Adam Davidson about what to expect from Kudlow.
Economy
Modern Redlining: How Banks Keep People Of Color From Buying Homes
According to new reporting from the public radio program Reveal, banks are often far less likely to give people of color a mortgage loan than their white peers, even if they're in good financial standing.
Trump Admits To Making Up Trade Deficit In Talks With Canadian Prime Minister
While speaking to Republican donors, Trump said he told Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau that the U.S. has a trade deficit with Canada, while admitting he really "had no idea."
How Cobalt Metal Affects Big Tech Firms Like Apple
Cobalt used to be a byproduct of copper mining, used in everyday, boring stuff like tires and magnets. Now it's one of the most important and sought after metals on the periodic table. This has implications for big tech firms like Apple.
Calculated Risk, Calculated Caution
Bill McBride has been remarkably prescient about the big swings in the U.S. economy. And he's starting to get uneasy.
Senate Bill Eases Bank Regulations After 2008 Financial Crisis
The Senate-passed bill sharply reduces the number of banks that have to go through annual "stress tests" to determine whether they could survive an economic downturn or financial crisis.
On The West Coast, Ports Brace For Steel Tariffs
President Trump's new tariffs have ports and steel manufacturers in the West uneasy, as they rely on steel imports from the Pacific Rim.
Game Over For Toys R Us: Chain Going Out Of Business
Toys R Us plans to close or sell all U.S. stores. The chain has struggled through a bankruptcy process, facing heavy debt inherited from a 2005 buyout and intense competition from Walmart and Amazon.
What Trade Organization?
The justification used by the Trump administration for its steel and aluminum tariffs is riskier for the global trading system than the tariffs themselves.
Michele Norris On The Anxiety Of White America And Her Optimism For The Future
Former NPR host Michele Norris talks about her story for National Geographic magazine's issue on race. In it, Norris explores the unease of some residents of a rapidly changing Pennsylvania town.