Jun 29, 2023

The business impact of today’s affirmative action ruling

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The Supreme Court decision to strike down race-based college admissions could shrink the talent pipeline for American companies. Plus, oil refinery capacity seems to be going up.

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Race and Economy

"American companies are going to have to work harder": How today's affirmative action ruling puts U.S. companies at a disadvantage

by Kai Ryssdal and Andie Corban

Jun 29, 2023

Peter Blair Henry, Dean Emeritus of NYU's business school, explains how today's ruling will affect corporate performance.

Supporters of affirmative action protest near the U.S. Supreme Court on June 29.

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Banks in Turmoil

No more business as usual for the Fed

by Nancy Marshall-Genzer

Jun 29, 2023

Technology that can cause banks to fail overnight could force the Federal Reserve to upgrade its infrastructure, while continuing basic regulation to prevent failures from occurring in the first place.

Silicon Valley Bank's problems wouldn’t have been solved by an instant Fed bailout, said Wharton professor Itamar Drechsler.

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Oil refiners have added capacity. That should reduce the risk of sticker shock at the gas pump.

by Lily Jamali

Jun 29, 2023

Last year's price spike was largely the result of a shortage of refining capacity.

Capacity at oil refineries seems to be going up.

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Municipal composting helps food scraps find a second life

by Caleigh Wells

Jun 29, 2023

More and more cities are implementing food scrap collection to reduce landfill methane emissions and help meet climate targets.

At the Recology facility, workers have to manually remove non-perishable items that people mistakenly throw into green bins — including garden hoses, plastic bags and milk cartons.

Caleigh Wells

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Barbie's Dreamhouse paints a picture of America's housing history

by Kai Ryssdal and Sarah Leeson

Jun 29, 2023

From the bachelorette pad of the 1960s to today's pink mansion, the Dreamhouse's evolution shows the politics and trends of American life.

For more than 60 years, Barbie Dreamhouses have reflected style trends and aspirational homeownership.

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Get By Talib Kweli

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The team

Nancy Farghalli Executive Producer

Maria Hollenhorst Producer II

Andie Corban Producer I

Sarah Leeson Producer I

Sean McHenry Director & Associate Producer II

Richard Cunningham Associate Producer I

Dylan Miettinen Associate Digital Producer

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