Business

How Gig Economy Workers Make A Living

11:10am August 14, 2016

NPR's Rachel Martin speaks with economics professor Alan Krueger of Princeton University about how people participate in the gig economy — particularly as Uber drivers — to supplement their incomes.

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Cuba Prepares For Onslaught Of American Tourists As Commercial Flights Open Up

8:55am August 14, 2016

by DEEPA FERNANDES

Commercial flights from the U.S. to Cuba begin this fall, and Cubans are preparing for a wave of American tourists. But some wonder how the surge in visitors might alter the island's slow pace.

Activists Gather To Push For $15 Federal Minimum Wage

5:09pm August 13, 2016

As activists gather in Richmond, Va. for a rally in support of a $15 minimum wage, stakeholders on both sides of the debate speak about how best to raise wages across the country.

How Did Trump's and Clinton's Economic Policy Speeches Compare?

2:14pm August 13, 2016

by Danielle Kurtzleben

While both candidates diverge vastly on many issues, they also have some surprising areas of agreement.

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Verizon Transforms To Contend In Silicon Valley

9:14am August 13, 2016

After acquiring Yahoo, Verizon ranks third in digital advertising and is a major player in media and tech. It wants to play in the Silicon Valley sandbox — but don't expect a full transformation yet.

Airbnb Hikes Paris Rental Housing Market Prices

9:14am August 13, 2016

The city of Berlin just banned Airbnb because it was swallowing up long-term rentals and driving up prices. Paris is now struggling to temper the explosion of the rental site for the same reasons.

'The Travel Detective' Explains How Airlines Became A 'Mafia'

8:57am August 13, 2016

Airlines are making record profits, but more fees and flight cancellations haven't made air travel great recently. Travel journalist Peter Greenberg talks about the reasons why.

Platform Check: Trump, Clinton Deliver Competing Economic Policy Speeches

7:18pm August 12, 2016

NPR's Audie Cornish talks to economist Diane Swonk about the economic plans of Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton.

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National

Fox News Names Roger Ailes' Replacements

7:12pm August 12, 2016

by Richard Gonzales

Rupert Murdoch has selected a new leadership team of longtime network executives. Bill Shine and Jack Abernethy will be co-presidents. Ailes was forced out amid sexual harassment charges.

National

More Women Step Forward To Accuse Roger Ailes Of Sexual Harassment

7:02pm August 12, 2016

by David Folkenflik

Roger Ailes lost his job as chairman and CEO of the Fox News Channel amid allegations of sexual harassment, and since his resignation, the scandal has grown in scope. On Friday, Fox also announced changes to the network's leadership.

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