Adrian Ma appears in the following:
Environmental laws can be an obstacle in building green energy infrastructure
Wednesday, April 13, 2022
Green energy, like wind or solar power, is one solution to fighting climate change. But sometimes it's environmental laws that get in the way of building the infrastructure to produce it.
What does it take to deliver weapons into a war zone?
Wednesday, April 06, 2022
Ukraine has been receiving a stream of weapons from the United States and NATO for the past several weeks. Like the goods that come to your door, these weapons have to go through a supply chain.
A business built a new supply chain due to the pandemic. It's now having doubts
Friday, March 25, 2022
Earlier in the pandemic, a Massachusetts manufacturer rebuilt its supply chain to meet the demand for medical gowns. But with the market rush over, the head of the company is having second thoughts.
How much influence do Russian oligarchs really have on Putin?
Friday, March 18, 2022
Sanctions imposed on Russia have targeted some of its wealthiest individuals, its oligarchs, for their ties to President Vladimir Putin. In reality, this group has varying degrees of influence.
The number of people working in nursing homes is down. So who takes care of elders?
Friday, March 11, 2022
There's a crisis in elder care: not enough nurses and nurse aids to provide for the needs of older folks. Some economists believe immigration can help.
How one venture capitalist fought back against Uber's founder
Friday, January 28, 2022
Uber's CEO Travis Kalanick grew the company fast, but a venture capitalist wanted him out due to scandals. What ensued was a story about the tug-of-war between venture capital and founders in tech.
Conditions that are causing burnout among nurses were a problem before the pandemic
Friday, January 07, 2022
In hospitals, it's standard for nurses to work a 12-hour shift. But research shows that may not be such a good idea for patients — or nurses.
Johnson & Johnson tests a legal maneuver known as the Texas Two-Step
Friday, January 07, 2022
Johnson & Johnson is entangled in lawsuits regarding its talcum-based products being linked to ovarian cancer. To save itself from future suits, the company is betting big on a tricky legal maneuver.
iBuyers use data to buy houses and turn a profit. Or at least that's the hope
Thursday, November 11, 2021
iBuyers buy homes online and turn around and sell them. But they concentrate in certain places, where houses can be priced pretty well using a computer algorithm.
A customer whisperer has tips on how to defuse a patron before they explode
Friday, November 05, 2021
Restaurant, retail and airline employees continue to face unruly customers over COVID-19 precautions. A customer service expert explains how to defuse situations before they get out of hand.
How the proposed tax on billionaires would actually work
Wednesday, October 27, 2021
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Adrian Ma of the Planet Money podcast about the "billionaire tax" being proposed by Democrats to help fund the Build Back Better legislation.
Why the U.S. is so unique in how it handles its debt
Friday, October 15, 2021
Showdowns over the debt ceiling are basically an American tradition. But it wasn't always this way. The debt limit was originally supposed to make it easier for the government to spend money.
For Some Restaurants, Closing Can Be Just As Stressful As Staying Open
Friday, February 26, 2021
We've heard a lot about how hard it's been for restaurants to stay open during the pandemic. But what we often don't hear is that closing can be just as tough.
Commercial Real Estate Vacancies Rising During Pandemic
Saturday, December 12, 2020
Commercial real estate is sitting empty in much of the country. That's bad news for landlords, and for the rest of the economy.
Coronavirus Travel Tips: To Fly Or Not To Fly? What Happens If You Cancel?
Friday, March 06, 2020
Questions are coming up as travelers cope with the threat of COVID-19. Here are some answers that may help.
Coronavirus Affects Bottom Line For Businesses In U.S. Chinatowns
Tuesday, February 11, 2020
The coronavirus outbreak is creating turmoil for businesses — and not just those in China. In some Chinatowns in the U.S., many business owners say the normal flow of customers has evaporated.
Dunkin' Drops Styrofoam Cups, Effectively Ending Practice Of 'Double Cupping'
Thursday, November 28, 2019
Dunkin' is dumping Styrofoam cups-- and that means stamping out what's called "double cupping" — the habit of requesting a Styrofoam outer cup around your cold drink cup.
The Great Cranberry Crash Of 1959
Thursday, November 21, 2019
How did the cranberry go from a seasonal, Thanksgiving favorite to an all-year round, ubiquitous supermarket staple?
How The Trade War Crushed A Growing Chinese Market For U.S. Cranberries
Sunday, October 06, 2019
The U.S. has spent millions to get China to embrace the unknown fruit — and it did. Now, tariffs have driven China to buy its cranberries from other countries, leaving U.S. farmers in the lurch.
The State of The Union: Our New American Moment
Wednesday, January 31, 2018
On Tuesday, President Trump delivered his first State of the Union Address to a joint session of Congress. Though he made a bipartisan pitch, he also played to his conservative base.
