Pennsylvania Professors Go On Strike
Faculty members began a walkout Wednesday after contract talks with the state broke down. The striking union represents educators at 14 of Pennsylvania's public universities.
Economy
With Oil Prices Down, Saudi Arabia Turns To The Bond Market For The First Time
Long synonymous with wealth and luxury, the desert kingdom is looking for ways to plug a growing budget deficit.
California Restaurants Launch Nation's First Transgender Jobs Program
The unemployment rate for transgender people is double that of the general population. A new program aims to change that. It's all because of a trans woman who's employed trans people for years.
Call For Action From A Survivor Of Trafficking (Yes, It Happens To Men)
Ronny Marty talks about his experience — and the report he helped write as a member of the U.S. Advisory Council on Human Trafficking.
In S. Korea, Samsung's Recall Troubles Come At An Already Crucial Moment
In Samsung's home country, the conglomerate was already feeling the heat in more ways than one.
Modern Model Airplanes Blend Art, Aviation And Grown-Up Toys
Model airplanes have come a long way from the days when they whirred around on a string. Now, remote-controlled airplanes are often works of art the size of golf carts performing acrobatic tumbles.
How Much Is A Nobel Prize Medal Worth?
On Monday, Sotheby's will auction off a Nobel economics prize medal awarded to John Nash in 1994. So, how much is a Nobel medal worth?
Three Bits of Business News You'll Be Glad To Know
Politics dominated the news this week. But the business world also had some interesting stories. Here are just three, involving: Black Friday shopping; sham bank accounts and dining out.
Episode 729: When Subaru Came Out
Subaru's sales had been slumping for years. So the car company took a big risk and targeted a group of consumers that just about everyone else was ignoring.
Universal Postal Union Tries To Divvy Up Countries' Stamp Money Fairly
Planet Money digs into the complex economics of international postage. When we send a letter to a foreign country, how should the stamp money be shared with the people delivering the letter?