Nov 7, 2024

Import rush

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How much stuff can American businesses get shipped here before Trump's tariff plan is enacted? Plus, mergers and acquisitions as an economic indicator.

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Energy barge businessman expects fewer mandates, fewer headwinds under new administration

by Kai Ryssdal and Sofia Terenzio

Nov 7, 2024

Austin Golding says the oil and gas industry should meet climate goals via competition and evolution rather than constraints on production and transport.

"We're looking for a world that is competitive and not mandated," says Austin Golding at Golding Barge Line in Mississippi.

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One more byproduct of hybrid work: The rideshare commute

by Matt Levin

Nov 7, 2024

Lyft says that nearly half of the company's weekday rides were commutes to or from work.

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U.S. importers seek to load up ahead of tariffs

by Kristin Schwab

Nov 7, 2024

It’s unclear when or if tariffs are coming, but some businesses are increasing their overseas orders ahead of Trump's inauguration.

If President-elect Donald Trump keeps his campaign promise on tariffs, businesses would have to pay higher taxes and would likely pass those costs down to consumers.

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Why mergers and acquisitions are an economic indicator

by Justin Ho

Nov 7, 2024

They're the ultimate bets companies can make on their futures. So M&A activity can reflect confidence in the economy.

If there’s a big increase in merger and acquisition activity, that means companies are feeling confident about the future.

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Music from the episode

Lou's Tune DARGZ, Moses Boyd

Hate It Or Love It The Game, 50 Cent

Hold Up Beyonce

Space is the Place Ezra Collective

San Roque The Ipanemas

A Thousand Shapes of Change Tommy Guerrero

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 Associate Producer I

Jordan Mangi Assistant Digital Producer

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