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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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If China aids Russia, what options would the U.S. have?

by Savannah Peters
Mar 16, 2022
The U.S. could expand tariffs on Chinese goods — but that may raise prices for American consumers.
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping met in Beijing on Feb. 4. U.S. National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan has promised consequences if China were to assist Russia in its war against Ukraine.
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Public transit could get a boost from high gas prices

by Savannah Peters
Mar 10, 2022
Bus and train ridership has dipped since the start of the pandemic. High fuel prices, spurred in part by the war in Ukraine, may change that.
With gasoline prices reaching record highs, many people are on board with public transportation.
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Federal budget delays can create funding uncertainty for Native health program

by Savannah Peters
Mar 10, 2022
The Indian Health Service has to have its budgets approved by Congress every year.
The Indian Health Service requires its budget to be approved by Congress every year. Short-term funding and government shutdowns can throw that into chaos.
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When risk and uncertainty abound, investors move to government bonds in a "flight to safety"

by Savannah Peters
Mar 3, 2022
Russia's invasion of Ukraine has boosted investor interest in safer bets, particularly debt issued by the U.S. government.
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Rising wheat prices stoke fears for countries importing from Russia and Ukraine

by Savannah Peters
Mar 2, 2022
More than a quarter of the world's wheat exports come from Ukraine and Russia. Disruptions will affect the Middle East and North Africa most.
The Middle East and North Africa stand to be hit the hardest by high prices for wheat.
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Ukraine turns to its cryptocurrency ties for aid with funding

by Savannah Peters
Mar 2, 2022
Experts say there are some advantages to crowdfunding this way.
A woman plays with her dog in front of a large street art mural promoting the Floki Inu cryptocurrency on Feb. 2, 2022 in Kyiv, Ukraine.
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Why countries stockpile foreign cash

by Savannah Peters
Feb 25, 2022
For one, foreign reserves help mitigate the effects of international sanctions.
Russia is about to put a "hefty" stockpile of foreign reserves to the test.
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Interior Department will put $1.7 billion toward fulfilling tribal water rights settlements

by Savannah Peters
Feb 25, 2022
Some tribes have been waiting on the funding for decades. They'll put it toward shoring up water infrastructure on their reservations.
A water pump is repaired outside of a home on the Navajo Nation on Dec. 16, 2021 in Thoreau, New Mexico.
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The last to use 3G phone service, rural America prepares to do without it

by Savannah Peters
Feb 21, 2022
Wireless companies want to convert the frequencies 3G uses to faster 5G service.
As wireless carriers phase out 3G service in favor of 5G, lower-income residents in rural communities will have to grapple with the costs of upgrading technology.
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Don't expect the usual furniture sale deals this Presidents Day weekend

by Savannah Peters
Feb 18, 2022
You can thank our old pal, the supply chain.
The usual Presidents Day sales at furniture stores could be curbed because of supply chain issues.
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