Happy Birthday, Smith v. Keynes
June marks the birthday of two of the most famous economists of all time: Adam Smith and John Maynard Keynes. Whose ideas are most relevant today? Stacey and Cardiff duke it out.
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Captivating America: Civility War
There's a debate on civility happening. Why now?
Trump Changes Course, Will Use Existing Law To Review Chinese Tech Investments
The president had threatened executive action to crack down on Chinese investments, worrying investors. The administration now says it will rely on a case-by-case review instead.
Read The Fine Print Before Picking An Association Plan For Your Small Business
Federal officials say loosening the regulation of association plans will give small businesses a more affordable health insurance option, but critics are wary.
Sen. Claire McCaskill On Tariffs' Impact
A Missouri company says it's laying off workers because of tariffs on metals. Sen. Claire McCaskill tells Steve Inskeep how tariffs are affecting jobs in her state and her re-election bid.
Harley-Davidson Workers React To News Of Shifting Some Production Overseas
Harley-Davidson says it's shifting production overseas because of increased tariffs on motorcycles sold in Europe. Some workers at the company could end up losing their jobs as a result. But they don't necessarily blame President Trump for what's happened.
As The British Pound Tumbled After The Brexit Vote, Some Hedge Funds Made Millions
While Britain's market reeled from the United Kingdom's decision to leave the European Union, hedge funds used secret polling data to make millions off the collapse of the pound. NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Bloomberg reporter Cam Simpson about what happened.
In Tehran, Economic Protests Flare As Iran's Currency Plunges
Demonstrators took to the streets in the capital this week, shutting down the capital city's sprawling Grand Bazaar and protesting outside the parliament.
Sallie Krawcheck on #MeToo, Dodd Frank & Cronuts
We play overrated/underrated with Sallie Krawcheck, Wall Street C-suite veteran and founder of Ellevest. She talks investing, women on Wall Street, and where to find the best BBQ.
'Squeezed' Explores Why America Is Getting Too Expensive For The Middle Class
Author Alissa Quart writes that the costs of housing, child care, health care and college are outpacing salaries and threatening the livelihoods of middle class Americans.