Jun 11, 2024

One meeellion dollars!

"One meeellion dollars!" Still from "Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery"

... as Dr. Evil says. But how much is that in today's dollars? Plus, we discuss whether pet insurance is worth it.

Segments From this episode

Small businesses are apprehensive these days

by Savannah Maher

Jun 11, 2024

The NFIB reports a spike in its uncertainty index, perhaps triggered by thrifty consumers and the upcoming election.

The feeling of certainty about future business conditions has waned among merchants, according to the National Federation of Independent Business.

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Ad spending is climbing, thanks to tireless consumers — and artificial intelligence

by Caleigh Wells

Jun 11, 2024

AI promises to improve ad targeting. It can also generate content tailored to individuals.

Artificial intelligence could inform more than 94% of ad spending before the end of the decade, a GroupM report says.

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Is pet insurance worth the high premiums?

by Kristin Schwab and Sofia Terenzio

Jun 11, 2024

Pet insurance is expensive and might not cover as much as owners think it will, especially for older pets or those with preexisting conditions.

Older pets tend to have higher insurance premiums, says Emily Stewart at Business Insider.

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Austin Powers and Dr. Evil can teach us to adjust for inflation

by Stephanie Hughes

Jun 11, 2024

Don’t be like Dr. Evil, who didn’t check the CPI before making ransom demands.

Still from "Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery"

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Why grocery stores want to be the new community meeting place

by Sean Higgins

Jun 12, 2024

People are coming back to brick-and-mortar supermarkets after a spike in grocery delivery early in the pandemic, industry insiders say.

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My Economy

When an accessibility mapping app went viral, success came with a cost

by Sarah Leeson

Jun 11, 2024

Roll Mobility, an app for mapping accessibility infrastructure and linking disabled communities, went viral. Now the team needs to raise funds.

A viral video boosted the popularity of an accessibility app called Roll Mobility. Now the company needs to raise funds to build its operation, said co-founder Joe Foster.

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Music from the episode

"Speak To Me / Breathe" Easy Star All-Stars

"Mean Green" Snarky Puppy

"Redbone" Childish Gambino

"Desafinado" Quincy Jones

"City Music" Kevin Morby

The team

Nancy Farghalli Executive Producer

Maria Hollenhorst Producer II

Andie Corban Producer I

Sarah Leeson Producer I

Sean McHenry Director & Associate Producer II

Sofia Terenzio Assistant Producer

Jordan Mangi Assistant Digital Producer

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