Oct 26, 2023

What does a new house speaker mean for government spending?

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We explore what new leadership means for spending bills to avoid a government shutdown, aid packages to Ukraine and Israel, and the farm bill.

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Let's talk about the new speaker

by Nancy Marshall-Genzer

At long last, the House of Representatives finally has a leader: Republican Mike Johnson of Louisiana. We hear about some of his ambitions and how he could shape the future of government spending.

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Food insecurity climbed in 2022 as pandemic aid ended

by Kimberly Adams

Oct 26, 2023

Nearly 13% of U.S. families struggled to put food on the table that year, according to the USDA — 5 million more households than the year before.

Nearly 5 million more households experienced food insecurity in 2022 than the year before. Above, a halal food distribution drive in Brooklyn.

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Education in personal finance is on a tear — and there’s a payoff

by Stephanie Hughes

Oct 26, 2023

There’s research that shows students who take financial education courses make smarter decisions about money.

Econ and personal finance teacher Sharon Paul stands next to a poster in her classroom showing different notes of currency.

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The team

David Brancaccio Host

Leanna Byrne Host, BBC

Kelly Silvera Executive Producer

Meredith Garretson Morbey Senior Producer

Alex Schroeder Producer

Erika Soderstrom Producer

Ariana Rosas Producer

Nic Perez Director/Producer

Dylan Miettinen Digital Producer

Jesson Duller Media Producer

Brian Allison Technical Director

Nick Esposito Media Producer

James Graham Producer, BBC

Jo Critcher Producer, BBC

Naomi Rainey Producer, BBC

Lis Mahy Producer, BBC

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