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Could Google really get broken up?
Nov 19, 2024
In one antitrust case, the U.S. government wants to break up the tech giant’s search business by splitting off its Chrome browser into a separate company.
G20 countries say super-rich should pay more tax
by
Leanna Byrne
Nov 19, 2024
From the BBC World Service: The group has agreed to tax the ultra-rich in order to fund sustainable development projects. Also: UK farmers are protesting in London over a new estate tax on agricultural land.
SpaceX engineered cheaper space flight, but startups are entering the market
Nov 19, 2024
Writer Ashlee Vance explains how Elon Musk’s company disrupted NASA’s traditional role. With new competitors also shooting for the stars, “it's an exciting time,” he says.
What is Black Friday?
by
Bridget Bodnar
and Ryan Perez
Nov 19, 2024
"Million Bazillion" and "Forever Ago" team up to find out!
A more equal nation?
by
Kai Ryssdal
Nov 18, 2024
Has the gap between the wealthiest and poorest Americans shrunk since the pandemic started? It depends how you measure.
Trump's revenge agenda
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Kimberly Adams
Nov 18, 2024
Some Trump critics are consulting lawyers and packing "go bags" in case of emergency.
Spirit Airlines will keep flying amid bankruptcy protection
Nov 18, 2024
The airline says it's working with debt holders and hopes to bounce back soon. Plus, Loretta McCarthy of Golden Seeds Venture Fund joins us to continue our talk on angel investors.
For public good, not for profit.
The risks of being an "angel" investor
Nov 18, 2024
Today, we talk with Deb Kemper of Golden Seeds Venture Fund about getting promising new startups off the ground. Also: what's driving consumer spending as the holidays begin.
Brazil prepares to host the G20 summit
by
Leanna Byrne
Nov 18, 2024
From the BBC World Service: Set against a backdrop of political turmoil, it's going to be a big ask for the leading rich and developing nations to sign up to any meaningful declarations.
The dangers of designing AI chatbots to be human-like
Nov 18, 2024
Rick Claypool, research director at the nonprofit Public Citizen, says AI chatbots are being sold to consumers to be more like humans, creating a dangerous attachment for some vulnerable users.