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Savannah Peters

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Savannah is a reporter based out of Albuquerque, New Mexico. Her reporting centers on Indigenous communities and rural economies.

Episodes by Savannah (4)

How We Survive | Season 4 | Episode 3

Rewriting the Rules

Nov 1, 2023
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How We Survive | Season 4 | Episode 2

Stolen River

Oct 25, 2023
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A shortage of helium is causing delays in scientific research

May 31, 2022
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Ukraine turns to crypto donations to fund its defense against Russia

Mar 3, 2022
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New cars have been a seller's market, but that's changing

by Savannah Peters
Apr 13, 2023
In March, the average new car sold for $171 below asking price, according to Kelley Blue Book. But that's still higher than before COVID.
A year ago, the average new-car buyer was paying close to $1,000 over sticker price. But with the semiconductor chip shortage easing, some automakers are ramping up production, says Rebecca Rydzewski of Cox Automotive.
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Immigration is slowly increasing after a stark pandemic drop

by Savannah Peters
Apr 10, 2023
Here's what that could mean for the labor market — and inflation.
Above, a U.S. naturalization ceremony in Boston on Jan. 5. An uptick in the number of immigrants could help ease persistent labor shortages.
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Gen Z teens are heading back to the workforce; older Zoomers, not so much

by Savannah Peters
Apr 7, 2023
Labor force participation for 20- to 24-year-olds is lagging. Zoomers whose educations were interrupted by the pandemic are still catching up.
In March, 37.4% of Americans aged 16 to 19 were actively employed or looking for work, according to the Labor Department.
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Race and Economy

Why federal government data under-represent Native Americans

by Savannah Peters
Apr 7, 2023
One of the reasons revolves around issues of racial classification on official documents like the Census.
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After federal investment, supply chain jams and labor shortages still hinder tribal broadband access

by Savannah Peters
Apr 6, 2023
In Oklahoma's Osage Nation, the construction of a 200-mile fiber network is underway, but hurdles abound.
To boost broadband access, tribal nations must compete with states that are also flush with federal funds to purchase the same supplies.
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USDA proposes rules to expand access to free school lunches

by Savannah Peters
Mar 29, 2023
The agency wants to help more school districts cover the costs of universal free meals.
Universal free meals kept a lot of kids from going hungry at the height of the pandemic, said the Urban Institute's Emily Gutierrez.
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Down payments on homes are down 7.5% from last year

by Savannah Peters
Mar 23, 2023
The shrinking payments reflect a cooling housing market and higher interest rates.
Higher interest rates have translated to more negotiating power for buyers.
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Banks in Turmoil

Consumer confidence is up despite current bank troubles — will it last?

by Savannah Peters
Mar 21, 2023
Consumers haven't seen much reason to hold back.
According to a recent report from Ipsos, consumers are slightly uncertain about the future of the economy, even though consumer spending hasn't eased in the face of high interest rates and prices.
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Supreme Court hears case on Navajo Nation water rights

by Savannah Peters
Mar 20, 2023
Amid regional efforts to conserve the Colorado River's flow, the U.S. government argues it has no duty to enforce Navajo water rights.
At the Supreme Court on Monday, the federal government acknowledged the Navajo Nation’s water right but argued that it has no duty to enforce that right.
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Banks in Turmoil

Increased scrutiny on banks raises specter of tightening credit

by Savannah Peters
Mar 16, 2023
Banks may get stingier and more selective with loans, and that could hurt businesses that need them.
Smaller businesses often turn to small and midsize banks to help expand their operations. But those banks may be getting more selective with loans.
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