'It's really a political problem': Ray Dalio on the U.S. debt crisis The U.S. debt has reached $37 trillion. NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with billionaire and hedge fund manager Ray Dalio about the ramifications of the debt crisis. Steve Inskeep
Proposal for 1,300-acre solar farm goes again to Washington governor for approval The fate of a proposed 1,300-acre solar farm in south-central Washington is back in the hands of Gov. Bob Ferguson. Jerry Cornfield/Washington State Standard
AI spreads financial market misinformation Market manipulation is an age-old issue. But what happens when the one manipulating markets isn't human?
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