Oct 29, 2024

Why American solar manufacturers are divided on tariffs

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Despite oodles of federal investment in the solar panel industry, there are still obstacles.

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Case-Shiller shows dip in home prices, breaking 2024 uptrend

by Caleigh Wells

Oct 29, 2024

Home prices are up more than 4% year over year, but the rate of increase is slowing as inventory grows and buyers hope for better deals.

Real estate values may be moderating as more homes hit the market and some buyers anticipate better deals after the election.

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Look for predictability in the Fed's interest rate decision next week

by Kristin Schwab

Oct 29, 2024

While there's a lot of new economic data coming out between now and then, it will probably be relevant for later Fed meetings.

The Fed under Chair Jerome Powell, above, has a pattern: Set expectations and follow through.

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"The Diplomat" creator wants to demystify the work of diplomacy

by Kai Ryssdal and Sean McHenry

Oct 29, 2024

"Somebody recently put it as not realistic, but authentic," said Debora Cahn, creator of "The Diplomat." "And I think that's the right way to describe the goal."

Debora Cahn, speaking in New York in October, 2024.

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U.S. solar manufacturing is at a crossroads

by Sabri Ben-Achour

Oct 29, 2024

Some U.S. solar panel makers are pro tariffs on Chinese-made materials. Others say the industry can't meet demand without imported products.

The U.S. solar industry is divided on what tariff policy is ideal for the green energy transition.

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My Economy

A singing career in opera burnt her out, but compassion fueled a new passion

by Sarah Leeson

Oct 29, 2024

Keriann Otaño felt isolation and economic insecurity as a singer, but an opera house official did her a good turn.

Fifteen years into Kerriann Otaño's opera career, her passion changed to working for artists behind the scenes.

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Music from the episode

"melt" Kehlani

"Equinox Desire" J-Walk

"Warriors" Too Many Zooz

"Silver City (Rework)" Kyle McEvoy, Richard Houghten, wowflower

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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