Stephan Bisaha
Stories
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At Davos, Trump calls for laws to make housing and credit cards more affordable
At Davos, President Trump called on Congress to pass two laws to help with housing affordability: a ban on large investors buying up houses, and a 10% cap on credit card interest rates.
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1 year into Trump's new term, an agency that protects your finances is 'hanging by a thread'
The Trump administration has ordered work stoppages and layoffs and has tried cutting off funding to effectively dismantle the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
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This teenager who wrote a research paper on how AI could impact teen jobs
A 17-year-old in California who got curious about the impact of AI on typical teen jobs. She embarked on an ambitious economic research project and shared her findings with us.
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Trump calls for a 10% cap on credit card interest rates
With credit card interest rates near modern highs, President Trump says he wants to cap the rates for one year.
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A look at how the cocaine trade works
The business of cocaine trafficking has changed over the years, with different players and routes. A look at how the trade really works.
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It's the year's biggest economic buzzword, but what exactly is a 'K-shaped' economy?
We unpack one of the biggest economic buzzwords of 2025: What is a "K-shaped' economy?
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Judge orders Trump administration to continue to seek funding for the CFPB
The order is the latest in a complex legal battle over the fate of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, a watchdog agency.
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Why some Bitcoin mining companies are ditching cryptocurrency for AI
Some Bitcoin mining companies are turning away from cryptocurrency and embracing artificial intelligence. NPR's "The Indicator" podcast explains why.
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Why the U.S. struggles with passenger service despite having the most rail lines
The U.S. has the most railroad tracks of any country, but we're not known for our passenger trains. A look at America's rail system and the trouble with passenger trains.
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Denmark's 'flexicurity' policies help get people back on their feet
If you lose your job in Denmark, it's not time to scream at the skies quite yet. The government has a unique set of policies called "flexicurity" designed to help get you back on your feet.
