Trump Likely To Face Challenges In Plan To Revitalize Manufacturing
NPR's Audie Cornish talks with Mark Muro, senior fellow with the Bookings Institution, about automation in manufacturing and what it means for American workers.
Economy
5 Questions About Donald Trump's Cabinet Picks And His Economic Plan
Key economic players Steve Mnuchin and Wilbur Ross, nominees for Treasury and Commerce respectively, are Wall Street veterans. Does their selection match up with Donald Trump's populist message?
Uber Now Tracks Passengers' Locations Even After They're Dropped Off
Its latest update prompts users to allow Uber access to their location, even when the app isn't in use. Uber says the move will improve service and safety, but it raises worries for privacy advocates.
Carrier Will Keep 1,000 Jobs In U.S., But Trump Faces A Much Tougher Problem
Like President Obama, Trump must deal with the millions of old-school, middle-skill jobs, like manufacturing, that just aren't coming back.
Trump's Loans From Troubled German Bank Pose Conflict Of Interest
His new hotel's $200 million renovation was financed by Deutsche Bank. The Justice Department is set to impose a multibillion-dollar fine on the bank. And Trump will oversee the Justice Department.
Poles Return To A Taste Of Their Communist Past: Cheap Milk Bars
Subsidized greasy-spoon diners called milk bars thrived in Poland in the communist era. Their numbers have dwindled, but Poles are once again embracing them for cheap comfort food.
Is College Worth It? Recent Grads Share Their Experiences
It turns out they're all satisfied customers. And among the most important subjects they report learning a lot about was themselves — reconciling their plans and dreams with real life.
Trump's Ties To Deutsche Bank Present Possible Conflict Of Interest
NPR's Audie Cornish talks to Jesse Eisinger, a senior reporter for ProPublica covering Wall Street, about Trump's connections to Deutsche Bank.
Postelection Stock Market Rise Shocks Prominent Economists
Before the election, two prominent economists were predicting that the stock market would fall 12 percent lower if Trump won versus Clinton. But, as it often does, the market surprised everybody and went in the other direction.
Trump Strikes Deal With Carrier To Keep Jobs In U.S.
Carrier says it will keep about 1,000 jobs in Indiana instead of shifting production to Mexico. Donald Trump repeatedly singled out Carrier during his campaign and made stopping the move a priority. Now there is great interest in how Trump and Vice President-elect Mike Pence persuaded the company to reverse its decision.