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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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Local abortion funds are seeing higher demand post-Roe v. Wade

by Savannah Peters
Aug 23, 2022
Some funds are seeing a rise in their budgets, but there's also been a sharp rise in demand for services.
As more states move to restrict or ban abortion, local organizations like the Wild West Access Fund are seeing more requests for help.
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Race and Economy

Controversy follows changes to federal debt relief program for farmers of color

by Savannah Peters
Aug 22, 2022
A federal program to aid farmers of color has been changed to omit references to race.
A federal program to provide aid to farmers of color was broadened by the recently-passed climate bill and now omits references to race.
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Help is on the way for national parks coping with climate change and understaffing

by Savannah Peters
Aug 18, 2022
The recently signed climate bill allots almost $1 billion to help the parks system deal with natural disasters and the chronic lack of staff.
A man fishes in Iron Spring Creek in Yellowstone National Park after it was closed for over a week on June 22, 2022 in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming. The park has been closed to all visitors due to severe flooding and roads damage. The park is having a limited opening today for the southern loop of the park.
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FDA rule clears hearing aids for over-the-counter sale

by Savannah Peters
Aug 17, 2022
The hope is that over-the-counter sales could make the devices more affordable to millions of Americans who would benefit from them.
Many people who need hearing aids don't have them because of the high cost — about $5,000, which insurance often doesn't cover.
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An ongoing water crisis means tough choices for Colorado River Basin states

by Savannah Peters
Aug 16, 2022
The seven states can't agree on who should make cuts where. Now the federal government might make those choices for them.
The Colorado River and its reservoirs continue to dwindle. Above, the river flows through Marble Canyon in Arizona.
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For Social Security recipients, "there’s no keeping up" with rising costs

by Savannah Peters
Aug 15, 2022
The program is expected to provide a large benefits increase in 2023. Until then, many on fixed incomes have to tighten their budgets.
Marketplace Senior Economics Contributor Chris Farrell outlines the benefits of this month's boost to government retiree benefits.
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Survey finds consumers feel a little better about the economy

by Savannah Peters
Aug 12, 2022
The University of Michigan survey shows improvement, especially among low- and middle-income consumers, who have struggled most with inflation.
Though sentiment is still a mixed bag, people are a bit more optimistic about the economic outlook.
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The tribal gaming industry is bouncing back after pandemic closures

by Savannah Peters
Aug 11, 2022
Tribal casinos brought in a record $39 billion in 2021, a 40% increase from 2020. That will pay for government operations and social services in tribal communities.
Fresh demand for recreation and gaming, pent up during the pandemic, has helped casinos rebound.
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On tribal lands, broadband access remains a struggle

by Savannah Peters
Aug 10, 2022
More funding for internet access has been made available during the COVID-19 pandemic, but coordination and permitting are still hurdles.
While a lot of schools, workplaces and medical clinics moved their operations online during the pandemic, many Native communities were left behind.
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What Instagram's pivot to video means for artists on the platform

by Savannah Peters
Aug 4, 2022
Some creators who depend on the app for their livelihoods may have to adapt their marketing methods.
It can be challenging for creators who rely on the app economically to transform how they market their work.
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