Confused by the U.S. economy? You're not alone How are changing tariffs, the AI boom, immigration policies and uncertainty in employment and the stock market impacting the economy? Zanny Minton Beddoes, editor in chief of The Economist, explains. Terry Gross
A theory why the internet is going down the toilet A new book diagnoses a sickness affecting some of America's biggest companies. Greg Rosalsky
After years of shrinking, why is the gender pay gap getting wider? After years of shrinking, the gender pay gap is widening. NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Washington Post reporter Taylor Telford about why some women are leaving the workforce. Alejandra Marquez Janse
Chinese leaders to discuss economic outlook next week As they gather, China has just reported its slowest pace of growth in a year, and President Trump is threatening higher tariffs.
Is silver the new gold? Prices surge as demand outpaces supply Veteran metals trader Robert Gottlieb explains the forces behind silver's record highs and what's next for investors Gabriel J. Sánchez
American farmers were already struggling. The shutdown made it worse NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with fourth generation farmer and advocate Joe Maxwell about how the government shutdown is stressing already overwhelmed American farmers. Tyler Bartlam
Despite big harvests, most farmers are losing money Farmers are struggling this fall, despite a bountiful harvest. High costs and low prices mean farmers are losing money on every bushel of corn and soybeans. Scott Horsley
The latest layoffs at HUD target fair housing investigators around the U.S. The latest shutdown layoffs at HUD target fair housing investigators around the country. Critics say that'll make it hard to enforce the fair housing laws Congress has passed. Ailsa Chang
Health insurance premiums are going up next year — unless you work at these companies As U.S. health insurance costs rise, some companies are paying for all of their workers' premiums. It's a big expense — but they say it pays off. Maria Aspan
Washington ponders increasing tolls on a major Seattle route during the World Cup Driving through the Highway 99 tunnel in Seattle could be pricier during next summer’s FIFA World Cup. Jerry Cornfield/Washington State Standard