Business

Nostalgia, National Security Drives Trump's Economic Policies

5:15pm July 28, 2018

Do President Trump's trade policies and tariffs amount to picking the economy's winners and losers? The Wall Street Journal's Greg Ip joins NPR's Michel Martin to put the trade deals in perspective.

Electric scooters for rent are popping up in San Diego and other cities. Investors see a key role for them in getting from here to there. But many people find them downright annoying.

National

Scooters: Sidewalk Nuisances, Or The Future Of Local Transportation?

9:03am July 28, 2018

by Jasmine Garsd

Electric scooters for rent are popping up in cities across America. Investors see a key role for them in getting from here to there. But many people find them downright annoying.

Economy

Understanding Friday's Economic News

8:21am July 28, 2018

The United States' economy is experiencing a period of growth, and President Trump says he is responsible. Scott Simon talks to Harvard's Kenneth Rogoff about what's causing the current economic boom.

World News

How Economists Fought Back Against Senegal's Septic Cartel

10:45pm July 27, 2018

by Robert Smith

Competition between companies is supposed to keep prices down, but if companies stop competing and start colluding, how do you stop it? In this case economists used text messages and clever design.

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State representatives work in the house chambers at the State House in Montgomery, Ala. A federal appeals court sided with workers from Birmingham, Ala., who argued that state lawmakers racially discriminated against the majority-black city by blocking a

In Battle Pitting Cities Vs. States Over Minimum Wage, Birmingham Scores A Win

10:44pm July 27, 2018

by Yuki Noguchi

A federal appeals court sided with workers from Birmingham, Ala., who argued that state lawmakers racially discriminated against the majority-black city by blocking a 2016 municipal minimum wage hike.

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Economy

GDP, OMG!

6:57pm July 27, 2018

The GDP got all sorts of attention today. The U.S. economy grew at a stellar rate of 4.1% in the second quarter. But what does that mean? And will it continue?

Economy

Can The U.S. Economy Keep Growing?

6:32pm July 27, 2018

by Chris Arnold

Gross domestic product growth in the second quarter was projected at more than 4 percent, the fastest pace in years. But most economists think stronger growth is short-term and won't be sustained.

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Arts

CBS CEO Les Moonves Accused Of Sexual Harassment

6:31pm July 27, 2018

by Ted Robbins

A New Yorker article cites accusations by employees against Moonves and other men at CBS. The accusers say their careers were harmed by resisting sexual advances. CBS indicated it will investigate.

GDP Growth Is Small Comfort To Business Owners Grappling With Tariffs

4:41pm July 27, 2018

NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Jane Hardy, CEO of the Brinly-Hardy Co., who says she's had to layoff workers because of a 37 percent hike in domestic steel prices due to tariffs.

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The Loviisa nuclear power plant in Finland reduced its electricity output because of warmer seawater.

Hot Weather Spells Trouble For Nuclear Power Plants

4:35pm July 27, 2018

by Rebecca Hersher

Multiple nuclear power facilities in Europe have reduced their electricity production because seawater, which is used to keep the reactors cool, has been warmer than usual.