Oct 8, 2024

The cost of being prepared

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Two megastorms take economic as well as human tolls. Plus, a check-in with musician and author Dessa.

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A Warmer World

As weather disasters intensify, state and local governments are footing more of the recovery bill

by Caleigh Wells

Oct 8, 2024

Recovery goes on long after the cameras have moved on.

Most disaster recovery is reactive, said Andrew Rumbach at the Urban Institute. He said more investment in preventative measures could mitigate the impact of storms and other disasters.

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A big change from the Fed’s rate cut: business owners’ mindsets

by Justin Ho

Oct 8, 2024

Many are more optimistic and open to new projects because their own costs are easing and they expect consumers to spend more.

With the central bank taking a more dovish stance on interest rates, many businesspeople are becoming more optimistic. Above, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell.

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China ramps up exchanges with U.S. youths, including NYU teams

by Jennifer Pak

Oct 8, 2024

Chinese President Xi Jinping has pledged to invite 50,000 American youths before 2029 to help stabilize U.S.-China relations.

The NYU women's basketball team high-fives Chinese players from Shanghai Jiao Tong University before a tournament over the summer in China. The game was billed as a friendly competition.

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Musician Dessa on balancing the needs of body, art and business

by Kai Ryssdal and Sarah Leeson

Oct 8, 2024

The singer, songwriter and author discusses creativity and the "double bottom line" that rewards artists but makes them vulnerable.

Dessa in performance. "There is a constant tension that becomes more pronounced the longer you stay in the game," she said. "Like, what’s good for the art versus what’s good for the artist."

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Music from the episode

"Rising Son" Takuya Kuroda

"Test Drive" Vulfpeck

"Wide Eyes" Local Natives

"Relief in Believing" Jon Ososki

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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