Jul 5, 2022

Could a recession be another nail in the coffin for office space?

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If companies are looking for places to cut costs, office space may be a place to look. Plus, inflation's the buzz at a London honey shop.

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Biden's tariff choice: Cut them in hopes of easing inflation or keep them as leverage against China

by Lily Jamali

Jul 5, 2022

The Treasury secretary and the trade representative disagree on the issue.

President Biden could reportedly make a decision about rolling back tariffs on some Chinese goods as soon as this week. In his Cabinet, opinions on the issue differ.

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Companies have another reason to let go of office space: a potential recession

by Matt Levin

Jul 5, 2022

If the pandemic didn't convince CEOs to get rid of costly in-person work environments, an economic downturn might do the trick.

Occupancy periods in leasing agreements shortened during the pandemic, which could expand the amount of unused office space in a few years' time.

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Staffing shortages are contributing to a chaotic summer air travel season

by Meghan McCarty Carino

Jul 5, 2022

The aviation industry’s troubles come down to three problems, one analyst says: capacity, captains and cancellations.

Delta Air Lines pilots picket at Los Angeles International Airport on June 30. The airline industry has been struggling with staffing shortages as demand soars to near pre-pandemic levels.

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Even a London honey stall is caught up in Britain's historically high inflation

by Kai Ryssdal and Sean McHenry

Jul 5, 2022

"It's a bit like pushing a boulder up a hill," says London store owner Samantha Wallace.

Bees at an apiary in Italy. "We've actually just had to, for the first time, raise our Italian honey prices," said Samantha Wallace.

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Programs pilot guaranteed income for artists

by Kristin Schwab

Jul 5, 2022

Most guaranteed income programs are geared at disadvantaged populations. These are tied to people's work.

Organizations in New York, San Francisco and St. Paul are piloting guaranteed income programs for artists. Recipients don’t necessarily have to put the funds toward art.

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A Warmer World

Ocean acidification raises economic concerns for shellfish hatcheries

by Sabri Ben-Achour

Jul 5, 2022

Lower pH water, caused by higher carbon dioxide emissions, can kill baby oysters as they fight for minerals to grow their shells.

Oceans are the most acidic they’ve been in 26,000 years, according to the World Meteorological Organization. That can impact the development of shellfish, like the ones fishermen depend on for income.

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Music from the episode

Grassy Crystals Monster Rally

Empire State of Mind Jay-Z, Alicia Keys

Conduction Mocky

Confessions Sudan Archives

Muurbay Tree Emma Donovan, The Putbacks, Deline Briscoe

Habits (Stay High) Tov Lo

The team

Nancy Farghalli Executive Producer

Maria Hollenhorst Producer II

Andie Corban Producer I

Sean McHenry Director & Associate Producer II

Richard Cunningham Associate Producer I

Dylan Miettinen Associate Digital Producer

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