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News Articles: Economy

Israeli soldiers are seen near the Gaza Strip border in southern Israel, Monday, March 4, 2024.

Tagged as: 

  • Your Money

How much of your tax dollars are going to Israel and Ukraine

There's been a lot of disagreement in Congress and in the country about whether the U.S. should continue to financially support the wars in Ukraine and Gaza.

Some taxpayers don't think the U.S. should give Ukraine any money to fight off Russia's invasion. And some taxpayers have concerns about how they might be funding weapons that have been used to kill civilians in Gaza. And there are questions about how much individual taxpayers contribute to war efforts, generally.

So in this episode, we attempt to do the math: The average taxpayers' contribution to Israel and Ukraine. It's not so simple. But in attempting to do this math, we get this window into the role of our tax dollars on foreign assistance, and how the U.S. sells weapons to other countries.

For links to some of the reports we looked at to report this episode, check out the episode page on NPR.org.

This episode was hosted by Sarah Gonzalez and Alexi Horowitz-Ghazi. It was produced by Sam Yellowhorse Kesler and edited by Jess Jiang. It was fact-checked by Sierra Juarez and engineered by Robert Rodriguez. Alex Goldmark is our executive producer.

Help support Planet Money and get bonus episodes by subscribing to Planet Money+
in Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org/planetmoney.

March 29, 2024
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By:
  • Sarah Gonzalez,
  • Alexi Horowitz-Ghazi,
  • and 2 more
Shoppers walk past a delivery truck outside a Family Dollar in Hyattsville, Maryland. Family Dollar has announced it's closing 600 stores this year.

Tagged as: 

  • Business

Three ways consumers are feeling the pinch

Many broad economic indicators are positive, but consumer sentiment is negative. Even with cooling inflation and low unemployment, consumers are still feeling the economic strain. In today's episode, we look at three ways the US consumer is feeling the pinch.

Related episodes:
Dollar stores vs. lettuce
Factory boom, credit card debt defaults and housing (Apple / Spotify)
Are we counting jobs right? We answer your listener questions (Apple Podcasts / Spotify)

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March 28, 2024
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By:
  • Wailin Wong,
  • Adrian Ma,
  • and 2 more
Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed after being hit by the Dali container vessel, as seen from Riviera Beach, Md., on Tuesday.

Tagged as: 

  • National

For Baltimore-area residents, bridge collapse means longer commutes, uncertain prospects

The Key Bridge collapse is upending life for countless people in the Chesapeake region. Residents say it's not just infrastructure — it's their identity as people who live close to the water.

March 28, 2024
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By:
  • Laurel Wamsley
Daniel Kahneman, who received the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2013, has died. He merged psychology and economics to help launch the growing field of "behavioral economics."

Tagged as: 

  • Economy

Best-selling psychologist of 'Thinking, Fast and Slow,' dies at 90

One of the founders of behavioral economics, who incorporated human quirks into the study of how people make economic decisions, has died. Daniel Kahneman was 90.

March 28, 2024
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By:
  • Scott Horsley

Tagged as: 

  • Economy

Should schools be paying their college athletes?

March Madness is in full swing as Men's and Women's college basketball teams across the country compete for the NCAA championship. However, the Dartmouth Men's Basketball team made headlines just before the tournament for its successful unionization vote.

Today, we break down why the Dartmouth men are pushing to unionize and what a college athletics union could mean for the future of college sports.

Related episodes:
The monetization of college sports (Apple / Spotify)

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March 27, 2024
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By:
  • Andrea Hsu,
  • Adrian Ma,
  • and 3 more

Tagged as: 

  • Business

The trouble with Table 101 (Update)

(Note: This episode originally ran in 2020.)

In the restaurant game, you need to make the most of every table every minute you are open. And you need to make sure your guests are happy, comfortable, and want to come back.

If you're a restaurateur, your gut tells you "more seats, more money," but, in this episode, restaurant design expert Stephani Robson upends all that and more. She helps Roni Mazumdar, owner of the casual Indian spot Adda in New York's Long Island City, rethink how a customer behaves at a table, and how small changes can lead to a lot more money.

It's a data-driven restaurant makeover.

This episode was originally produced by Darian Woods and Alexi Horowitz-Ghazi. James Sneed and Sam Yellowhorse Kesler produced this update. Engineering by Isaac Rodrigues and Maggie Luthar. Alex Goldmark originally edited the show and is now Planet Money's executive producer.

Help support Planet Money and get bonus episodes by subscribing to Planet Money+ in Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org/planetmoney.

March 27, 2024
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By:
  • Dan Pashman and
  • Sally Helm
The container ship Marius sails toward the Talmadge Memorial Bridge en route to the Port of Savannah's Ocean Terminal on Feb. 20, 2023.

Tagged as: 

  • Economy

‘Our residents can feel safe’: Savannah mayor expects port uptick after Baltimore bridge disaster

Both of Georgia's seaports could see an influx of cargo traffic, amid the Port of Baltimore's indefinite closure.

March 27, 2024
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By:
  • Benjamin Payne
Visa and MasterCard announced, Tuesday, March 26, 2024, a settlement with U.S. merchants related to swipe fees, a development that could potentially save consumers tens of billions of dollars.

Tagged as: 

  • Economy

Visa, Mastercard settle long-running antitrust suit over swipe fees with merchants

Visa and Mastercard announced a major settlement with U.S. merchants, potentially ending years of litigation over the fees charged every time a credit or debit card is used in a store or restaurant.

March 27, 2024
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By:
  • GPB Newsroom
David Calhoun stepped down as CEO of Boeing and will remain until the end of 2024.

Tagged as: 

  • Economy

Help Wanted at Boeing

Boeing's CEO Dave Calhoun has resigned and will step down at the end of the year. It comes after a series of mishaps with the aviation company including a door plug blowing off a 737 MAX 9 mid-flight. In today's episode, we turn to a head-hunter to explore what Boeing might look for in a new CEO.

For sponsor-free episodes of The Indicator from Planet Money, subscribe to Planet Money+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org.

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March 26, 2024
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By:
  • Paddy Hirsch,
  • Wailin Wong,
  • and 2 more
Bottles of prescription painkiller OxyContin pills, made by Purdue Pharma LP sit on a counter at a local pharmacy in Provo, Utah, U.S., April 25, 2017. Photo by: George Frey/File Photo/Reuters

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  • Economy

Georgia Today: Opioid settlement dollars; Expanding the Port of Savannah; More pro soccer in Atlanta

On the Tuesday, March 26 edition of Georgia Today: Opioid settlement dollars are headed to Georgia; some lawmakers are calling for an expansion of the Port of Savannah; more professional soccer could be coming to metro Atlanta. 

March 26, 2024
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By:
  • Orlando Montoya and
  • Jeremy Powell

Tagged as: 

  • Your Money

What is the new etiquette for tipping?

Tipping requests are on the rise. Businesses that never seemed to ask for a tip, like fast food joints, are now asking for one. Here's how to deal with unexpected requests and more.

March 26, 2024
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By:
  • Stacey Vanek Smith
Send us naming suggestions for The Indicator's new mascot: Indi-Gator!

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  • Business

Name our mascot. No, really.

You might notice we're looking a little refreshed thanks to our new podcast logo. Today on the show, we ask some marketing experts what goes into building a strong brand, and whether our own makeover hits the mark.

Listeners, help us name our new Indi-Gator mascot! Email your suggestion to indicator@npr.org with "Indi-gator" in the subject line.

Related episodes:
How to make an ad memorable (Apple / Spotify)
BRAND new friends

For sponsor-free episodes of The Indicator from Planet Money, subscribe to Planet Money+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org.

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March 25, 2024
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By:
  • Adrian Ma,
  • Julia Ritchey,
  • and 2 more

Tagged as: 

  • Economy

Georgia Today: More MARTA stations; Ossoff questions USPS delays; Preventing heat-related injuries 

On the Monday, March 25 edition of Georgia Today: Atlanta plans to build new MARTA stations; Sen. Jon Ossoff wants answers to the USPS delays; Emory and Georgia Tech are teaming up to help prevent heat-related injuries 

March 25, 2024
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By:
  • Peter Biello and
  • Jeremy Powell
The Internal Revenue Service says that beefed up customer service is resulting in fewer hiccups this tax filing season. More than 71 million Americans have already filed taxes this spring.

Tagged as: 

  • Economy

The IRS touts improved customer service and a hassle free filing option

With less than a month before the tax filing deadline, the IRS says tax season is going smoothly. The agency is investing billions of dollars to improve service and beef up tax enforcement.

March 24, 2024
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By:
  • Scott Horsley

Tagged as: 

  • Business

The interest-ing world of interest rates

Countries all over the world are making big moves in monetary policies. From unexpected cuts to long-awaited hikes to a cautious cling to the status quo, this edition of Indicators of the Week has it all. Today, we explain the motivations for these drastically different approaches.

For sponsor-free episodes of The Indicator from Planet Money, subscribe to Planet Money+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org.

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March 22, 2024
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By:
  • Wailin Wong,
  • Mary Childs,
  • and 3 more
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