Ode On A Grecian Tax
Taxes get a bad reputation, but they were central to the formation of representative government, says financial historian William N. Goetzmann.
Business
Supreme Court Won't Review Decision That OK'd Obama-Era Net Neutrality Rules
In addition to the telecom companies, the FCC itself was in favor of voiding the decision that upheld its 2015-era rules, according to Jessica Rosenworcel, a Democrat on the commission.
U.S. Renews Sanctions On Iran But Exempts 8 Oil Importers, Including China And Japan
Iran can either "act like a normal country, or it can see its economy crumble," U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said.
U.S. Imposes 'Toughest Ever' Sanctions Against Iran
The U.S. officially imposed sanctions against Iran that are meant to curb Tehran's nuclear and ballistic missile programs and contain its growing influence in the Middle East.
Beyond Plastic Bans: Creating Products To Replace It
Beyond straw bans, there's mounting pressure on companies to not use plastic packaging. That's creating a budding market for alternative products.
Cranberry Farmer Says Harvest Is Great, But Business Is Struggling To Survive
Massachusetts cranberry growers are halfway through the harvest. It's been a good crop, but they're worried about low fruit prices. We visit with one farmer and discuss the struggling industry.
Steel Beer Keg Company Pushes For Tariffs On China: 'We Need A Level Playing Field'
President Trump's tariffs promised to save American manufacturing jobs. NPR's Michel Martin talks with Paul Czachor, CEO of American Keg, which manufactures American-made stainless steel beer kegs.
Retaliatory Tariffs Loom Over 'America's Oldest Ice Cream Company'
Bassetts Ice Cream in Philadelphia's Reading Terminal Market bills itself as the oldest U.S. ice cream maker. Owner Michael Strange worries about the trade war hurting his business.
Voters May Tax Tech Companies To Fight Homelessness
Some big tech companies in the Bay Area have embraced the idea that tax hikes on big business are necessary to tackle problems like homelessness in the region.
New Homebuyers Face A Friendlier Housing Market, Thanks To Cooldown
In many parts of the country it's actually gotten a bit easier, though not any cheaper, to buy a house. Housing sales are down nationwide, and the market is cooling off.