Aug 7, 2023

Why China’s economic rebound has fallen short of expectations

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What's restrained the full might of the world's second-largest economy? Then, lessons to be learned from the bustling environment of downtown Salt Lake City.

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Why China's economic rebound has fallen short of expectations

by Sabri Ben-Achour

Aug 7, 2023

After China lifted its zero-COVID policy, economists expected the economy to come roaring back. That hasn't quite happened.

Consumers saddled with debt after China's housing bubble burst are less inclined to go on spending sprees.

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What's behind the UAW's demand for a 40% worker raise?

by Henry Epp

Aug 7, 2023

The union is making its case for the increase citing the higher cost of living and strong auto industry profits.

United Auto Workers rally at a Ford plant in July. The UAW is pushing for a 40% pay increase in its next contract with GM, Ford and Stellantis.

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Why have car repairs gotten so expensive?

by Samantha Fields

Aug 7, 2023

The cost of car maintenance and repair is rising much faster than inflation.

Aside from the rising price of spare parts, repair costs have gotten more expensive because newer cars are more complicated to fix.

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Race and Economy

Regaining Black farmers’ trust is “challenging," says advisor to the Secretary of Agriculture

by Kai Ryssdal and Richard Cunningham

Aug 7, 2023

After the loan repayment assistance program was scrapped, the USDA is having trouble regaining the trust of Black farmers.

"I've heard it said that when other farmers get a cold, Black farmers get pneumonia," said Dewayne Goldmon, senior advisor for racial equity to the Secretary of Agriculture.

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Why are some downtowns booming again?

by Matt Levin

Aug 7, 2023

Foot traffic in downtown Salt Lake City reached 139% of pre-pandemic levels in spring. And other cities can learn from its example.

A cheaper cost of living, beautiful scenery and a booming economy helped the Greater Salt Lake area grow by 51,000 people last year.

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A Warmer World

A fraction of oil and gas profits would fund methane emissions cuts, global energy agency says

by Lily Jamali

Aug 7, 2023

IEA advises investing in facilities to reduce the potent greenhouse gas. The U.S. government is already funding such programs.

Methane, a greenhouse gas invisible to the naked eye, is one of the biggest contributors to global warming.

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Music from the episode

Opendoors Jitwam

Feather Little Dragon

Wu Punk Georgia Anne Muldrow

Go To Town Doja Cat

Light Cycle Yppah

Origins Tennis

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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