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'The Chain' Asks: How Far Would You Go For Your Child?
Sunday, July 14, 2019
In Adrian McKinty's propulsive new thriller, an organization called The Chain kidnaps children, and forces the parents to kidnap another child in turn in order to rescue their own
'Our Man' Provides An Inside Look At The Life Of Richard Holbrooke
Wednesday, May 08, 2019
Impeccably sourced, George Packer's energetic prose carries the reader through the main acts of the man's diplomatic life — but leaves questions about his motivations for turning to Wall Street.
Why Superman Doesn't Take Over The World
Friday, April 26, 2019
Superman could easily take over the world. But there are some good economic reasons why he doesn't.
'The Last Stone' Documents A 40-Year Quest For Answers In A Cold Case
Thursday, April 04, 2019
Mark Bowden's account of the unsolved 1975 case of two girls who went missing near D.C. is a riveting, serpentine story about the dogged pursuit of the truth, regardless of the outcome or the cost.
Lyft Going Public: The Dual-Class Share Dilemma
Thursday, March 21, 2019
All shares of stock are not created equal. Stock can come in different classes now: Class A, Class B. Some of this stock comes with superpowers... and some of it comes with almost no power at all.
March Madness: Britain Leaving The EU
Monday, March 11, 2019
Leaving the EU is unprecedented, but leaving a large trading bloc is not.
More Debt, Less Problems
Wednesday, February 27, 2019
Americans have more consumer debt, and they're also in better financial health. How can that be?
'Say Nothing' Is A Timely Warning That Ireland's Old Wounds Are Easily Opened
Monday, February 25, 2019
New Yorker writer Patrick Radden Keefe excels at exposing the past as he tells the story of Jean McConville, a mother of 10 who disappeared after masked men abducted her during Ireland's Troubles.
Small Town Boom
Friday, February 08, 2019
Small towns in rural areas across America are seeing a regeneration to advance technology, jobs and economic prospects.
Shooting Bambi To Save Mother Nature
Tuesday, January 22, 2019
The number of hunters in the U.S. is falling, which is bad news for wildlife conservation.
How Market Volatility Plays Into The Fear Index
Friday, January 18, 2019
It turns out, 2018 was the most volatile year ever for the U.S. stock market. But while the market's ups and downs may be nerve-wracking, there might be less cause for alarm than one would think.
Bonds, Rating Agencies And Chocolate
Monday, November 26, 2018
Marilyn Cohen talks bonds, rating agencies and the yield curve, in overrated, underrated.
The Best Day For Payday
Tuesday, October 30, 2018
Weekly, biweekly, or every month — which payday makes the most sense?
Judgment Bonds
Monday, October 29, 2018
Municipalities are increasingly going to the bond market to pay their court settlement costs.
A Snapshot Of Poverty In America
Tuesday, October 16, 2018
The Supplemental Poverty Report provides a more accurate and nuanced picture of poverty in America
The Iron Lotus
Monday, October 08, 2018
The reverse stock split is the Iron Lotus of the financial world. It looks complicated and absurd, and it often doesn't end well.
Why Aren't We More Productive?
Thursday, September 06, 2018
Computing and the internet should make us more productive. Or should they?! It's an Indicator mystery.
Episode 851: The Rest Of The Story Summer 2018
Friday, June 29, 2018
A pesticide wreaks havoc. A listener needs a bitcoin detective. And the search for the rarest economic good continues.
The New Bond Villain
Friday, April 20, 2018
Concerns about the yield on the 10-year Treasury note going above three percent are overblown.
Why The Number Of Independent Bookstores Increased During The 'Retail Apocalypse'
Thursday, March 29, 2018
Between 2009 and 2015, the number of independent bookstores grew by 35 percent. This happened during the so-called "retail apocalypse," which has pitted Amazon against every retail outlet in America.