Jul 14, 2021

Low wages are burning out federal firefighters

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We also discuss the ecosystem of leisure flying, the lack of Olympic (advertising) spirit and a budding food hall in California.

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As air travel soars, airline contract jobs struggle to be filled

by Andy Uhler

Jul 14, 2021

How much of your flying experience is actually run by a company other than the airline you’re flying?

Airline outsourcing in the United States took off during 1970s deregulation.

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On the intersection of shipping containers, food halls and economic development

by Kai Ryssdal and Daisy Palacios

Jul 14, 2021

Barney Santos, founder of BLVD MRKT in Montebello, California, hopes to help revitalize the local economy with a food hall made out of repurposed shipping containers.

Barney Santos, founder of BVLD MRKT food hall in Montebello, California, wants to help revitalize the local economy.

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What an Olympics without live crowds means for advertisers

by Kristin Schwab

Jul 14, 2021

Will losing some of the spirit of the Games, including the cheers of fans, turn into a loss for companies?

Despite taking place in 2021, this year's Olympics merchandise will be branded as "Tokyo 2020."

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Low pay pushes some federal firefighters to find work elsewhere

by Nova Safo

Jul 14, 2021

“We all live supermodestly,” a firefighter said. “We’re about being able to do this job that we love, but also sustain life.”

Firefighters battle the Thomas blaze in California in 2017.

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Music from the episode

Chicago Falcon The Budos Band

I Love You Bacao Rhythm & Steel Band

Hate It Or Love It The Game, 50 Cent

Confessions Sudan Archives

Make Me Better Little People

Ride or Die (feat. Foster the People) The Knocks, Foster The People

The team

Nancy Farghalli Executive Producer

Maria Hollenhorst Producer II

Sean McHenry Director & Associate Producer II

Richard Cunningham Associate Producer I

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