Mar 30, 2023

A labor shortage may stall the clean energy transition

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One barrier to “electrifying America”? A nationwide shortage of electricians. Plus, a split in home price trends.

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Banks in Turmoil

So how are consumers feeling about the economy post-SVB?

by Matt Levin

Mar 30, 2023

It may be hard to tell from some data out Friday, which is for February. But we may still get a read on whether consumer sentiment is changing.

February consumer spending numbers will show whether January's spending numbers were an anamoly.

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A labor shortage stands in the way of the clean energy transition

by Kimberly Adams

Mar 30, 2023

The Inflation Reduction Act funds a huge green infrastructure buildout. But projects will need to attract and train more electricians.

Mia Clay, along with other high school students, are part of an electrician training program at Independent Electrical Contractors Chesapeake.

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Pandemic exodus from big cities was short-lived

by Samantha Fields

Mar 30, 2023

Census data shows fewer people are moving out of coastal urban centers, but Sun Belt states remain popular.

"One of the biggest things that landlords look at when they're deciding whether or not to rent to a tenant is their credit score," Chang said. A lower credit score can affect one's ability to move out and find a new place to live.

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Housing price trends are split down the middle of the country

by Amy Scott and Sarah Leeson

Mar 30, 2023

Prices are cooling in the West, but the market in the East is still hot. We check in with a real estate pro in the center of the divide.

A home for sale in Houston, which sits on the fault line between regions going in opposite directions.

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Five child care workers on the joys and frustrations of a struggling industry

by Carrie Jung

Mar 30, 2023

Staffing shortages and high turnover have dogged the early education and child care field for years. The pandemic has made them acute issues.

From left to right: Bernadette Davidson, Kiya Savannah, Vanessa Pashkoff, Kimberly Artez and Anna Rogers.

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Pressure on Dublin's rental market

The cost of renting a home is soaring around the world. In Ireland, the problem has become so serious that many young people are now considering emigrating. The BBC’s Leanna Byrne reports

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Music from the episode

All Day Knowmadic

Closer Patrick Holland

So Far To Go J Dilla

Can I Kick It? A Tribe Called Quest

Love of My Life Erykah Badu, Common

Timeless J Dilla

Cranes in the Sky Solange

The team

Nancy Farghalli Executive Producer

Maria Hollenhorst Producer II

Andie Corban Producer I

Sarah Leeson Producer I

Sean McHenry Director & Associate Producer II

Richard Cunningham Associate Producer I

Dylan Miettinen Associate Digital Producer

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