Jun 16, 2022

Even if the U.S. escapes a recession, other economies may not be as lucky

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Dozens of central banks are hiking rates, but some countries are more vulnerable to recessions. Plus, a trip to a mall in Butte, Montana.

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Inflation's a global problem. Curbing it may send some countries' economies into recession.

by Mitchell Hartman

Jun 16, 2022

The U.S. economy might have an easier time achieving a "soft landing" than economies in Europe and elsewhere.

Europe has not yet reached pre-pandemic employment or output levels, and the ECB has signaled an interest rate hike next month. Above, the European Central Bank headquarters in Frankfurt, Germany.

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The housing market is finally starting to cool off

by Samantha Fields

Jun 16, 2022

Mortgage rates are up. Realtors are being laid off.

High mortgage rates means reduces the pool of potential homebuyers. Fewer buyers could mean houses are on the market longer, which could prompt sellers to reduce prices.

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Things are "awesome and amazing" at this Montana mall

by Kai Ryssdal and Andie Corban

Jun 16, 2022

Alana Ferko explains what's new at the Butte Plaza Mall.

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Delays skew patent system in favor of big corporations, some inventors say

by Andy Uhler

Jun 16, 2022

It can take years for a patent to be granted, unless the inventor can pony up extra cash for expedited handling.

The first patent was granted in 1790. Since then, the Patent and Trademark Office has issued about 11 million.

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Schools' creditworthiness could be challenged by new costs, report says

by Stephanie Hughes

Jun 16, 2022

Teachers demanding higher pay is one example of new costs. That could make it harder for schools to borrow money, a new report says.

For large investments, schools can turn to the debt markets to raise money. But they're also facing rising costs, which could hurt their ability to borrow.

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Continuing the work of Lakota education

by Anais Amin

Jun 16, 2022

"Within the next two-to-five-year span [...] we want to be a full-on bed and breakfast," said Tianna Yellowhair, co-owner of Tatanka Rez Tourz.

Tianna Yellowhair, right, with her father, Gus Yellowhair.

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Music from the episode

Tightrope Janelle Monáe

El Jardin Hermanos Gutiérrez

Blow Beyoncé

Circles Post Malone

So We Won't Forget Khruangbin

Mine Forever Lord Huron

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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