Mar 22, 2021

Why consumer confidence is surging

Customers shop at an Arizona mall in June. Christian Petersen/Getty Images

One consumer sentiment survey shot up more than 8% in March. Also on today's show: the consequences of maintaining vaccine borders, and movie snacks.

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COVID-19

Consumer confidence surges on relief payments

by Mitchell Hartman

Mar 22, 2021

Morning Consult finds the American Rescue Plan boosted consumer confidence, with low- to middle-income Americans buoyed the most.

Optimism has increased since President Joe Biden signed the American Rescue Plan, which will likely lead to increased spending.

Samuel Corum/Getty Images

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Movie theaters reopen without their biggest moneymaker: snacks

by Jasmine Garsd

Mar 22, 2021

The messy reality of eating in the movies goes against most COVID-19 guidelines about eating indoors and social distancing.

From extra butter to no popcorn, period.

Ethan Miller/Getty Images

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COVID-19

Time for U.S. to share more COVID vaccines?

by Samantha Fields

Mar 22, 2021

The U.S. has secured enough doses to immunize everyone in the country, while much of the world has little to no access to vaccines.

According to experts, refusing to distribute its COVID-19 vaccines globally makes the U.S. look ethically, economically, and scientifically unsound when it comes to recovery.

Leon Neal/Getty Images

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As precious metals prices soar, so do catalytic converter thefts

by Dan Kraker

Mar 22, 2021

There's something more valuable than gold attached to the bottom of your car — and it's sparking a crime wave across the country.

A mechanic works on replacing a truck's catalytic converter, an environmental device that contains costly elements.

Joe Raedle/Getty Images

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Music from the episode

Lady Tune-Yards, Angelique Kidjo, ?uestlove, Akua Naru

Luv (sic) Nujabes

Big Break Ensemble Entendu

Make It Better (feat. Smokey Robinson) Anderson .Paak, Smokey Robinson

Flowers The Deli

Soft Stud Black Belt Eagle Scout

The team

Nancy Farghalli Executive Producer

Maria Hollenhorst Producer II

Sean McHenry Director & Associate Producer II

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