Jan 9, 2020

The streaming wars will be fought with giant robots

The anime show "Neon Genesis Evangelion" is streaming on Netflix. Screenshot via Netflix

Plus: What you need to know about Facebook's political ad policies, credit card fee hikes and how monetary markets are reacting to the conflict with Iran.

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Anime could be a key to streaming domination

by Jasmine Garsd

Jan 9, 2020

As streaming platforms compete for the attention of young viewers, many are investing in Japanese animation.

The anime show "Neon Genesis Evangelion" is streaming on Netflix.

Screenshot via Netflix

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Chase is the latest to hike fee for its premium credit card and add lifestyle perks

by Justin Ho

Jan 9, 2020

The popular travel card is getting more expensive. But the bank is betting that new perks, designed to appeal to younger consumers, will make users stay on board.

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The relationship between drug companies and jails

by Andie Corban and Kai Ryssdal

Jan 9, 2020

Incarcerated people form a large market for pharmaceutical companies. The ethics of that relationship can be complicated.

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Is the U.S. economy rigged?

by Kai Ryssdal , Katherine Wiles and Bennett Purser

Jan 9, 2020

According to a new survey from Pew Research Center, seven in 10 Americans think the economic system favors the powerful.

The Occupy Wall Street movement, one of the biggest recent protests against economic inequality in the U.S.

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Music from the episode

Burn the Witch Radiohead

Up to Rise - LP Mix Session Victim

Cómo Me Quieres Khruangbin

Teenage Birdsong Four Tet

Fly Me To The Moon (In Other Words) Frank Sinatra, Count Basie

Feel Good (feat. Khruangbin) Maribou State, Khruangbin

The team

Nancy Farghalli Executive Producer

Maria Hollenhorst Producer II

Sean McHenry Director & Associate Producer II

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