Aug 23, 2019

What makes the dollar strong?

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Plus: Robocalls, the toy-to-movie pipeline and the latest tariff news.

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Five things to think about when Trump says he wants a weaker dollar

by Kai Ryssdal and Maria Hollenhorst

Aug 23, 2019

When thinking about the U.S. dollar, it's important to think globally.

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States, phone companies reach deal to block robocalls

by Andy Uhler

Aug 23, 2019

The move to crack down on spam and fraudulent calls is still voluntary and lacks a deadline.

Is there a way to stop those annoying robocalls?

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Trade showdown

China's new tariff retaliation hits U.S. auto and parts sectors

by Scott Tong

Aug 23, 2019

China is the No. 2 export market for U.S. vehicles, notably the BMW X5 sport utility vehicle assembled in Spartanburg County, South Carolina.

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Automatic Reply

Automatic Reply: "Gone fishin'"

by Maria Hollenhorst

Jul 31, 2019

Tom Hanley keeps his out-of-office email short and sweet.

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Music from the episode

Pa Pa Power Dead Man's Bones

On It Maestro Nightmares On Wax

Star Roving Slowdive

Counting Stars Nujabes

Juke Box Mama Link Wray

San Junipero The Bamboos

The team

Nancy Farghalli Executive Producer

Maria Hollenhorst Producer II

Sean McHenry Director & Associate Producer II

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