Sabri Ben-Achour
Correspondent & Host
Episodes by Sabri (651)
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What's behind the SEC lawsuits against Coinbase and Binance?
Jun 6, 2023
Are cryptocurrencies securities like stocks and bonds? There isn't consensus, but the answer would make a huge difference to the crypto industry.
How Argentina's economy crumbled
by
Sabri Ben-Achour
and Jarrett Dang
Jun 2, 2023
The nation’s economic crisis, marked by unhinged inflation, has been developing for at least a decade, says economist Monica de Bolle.
What will happen once the debt ceiling deal is passed?
Jun 1, 2023
How will the Treasury act to make up for lost time?
The future is uncertain for Tennessee drag artists
by
Sabri Ben-Achour
and Erika Soderstrom
May 26, 2023
In about a week we’ll learn what becomes of Tennessee’s anti-drag legislation. The law, which aims to heavily restrict drag performances in the state, has been stalled in a legal battle over free speech protections. But what has news of the law meant for the business of drag? For Cameron Wade, an HR generalist and […]
How your parents' income throughout your childhood can change your life
by
Sabri Ben-Achour
and Alex Schroeder
May 24, 2023
Research finds that the money your parents are making when you're a teen, rather than child, is more predictive of your outcomes as an adult.
AI is a major concern for striking writers
May 24, 2023
Among other things, Hollywood writers are concerned about the potential of artificial intelligence to displace workers.
Is Washington finally getting serious about the debt ceiling?
May 19, 2023
Every day there's a warning about how catastrophic a default on the national debt would be. What's it going to take to avoid that?
Economic coercion set to take center stage at G-7 summit
by
Sabri Ben-Achour
and Erika Soderstrom
May 17, 2023
But tackling the issue is another story.
Congress is looking at changes to Medicare. Hospitals aren't thrilled
by
Sabri Ben-Achour
and Alex Schroeder
May 16, 2023
A little-known payment change could save the federal government $150 billion over the next 10 years.
Prices are still rising, and consumers seem tired
May 10, 2023
Prices rose 4.9% year over year in April and 0.4% during that month. Consumer fatigue is showing in higher credit card balances and lower savings.