Is America Going Sober? & The Decline of the Working Man

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English-Speaking Nations Are Sadder Than Ever & USPS is Running Out of Cash

Episode 804: Neal and Toby talk about a report that ranks the happiest countries in the world where Finland ranks top (no surprise there) for the ninth year in a row, but also how social media has contributed to the decline of happiness in the US. Then, Amazon plans to cut about ...  Show more

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WNBA Quintuples Players’ Salaries & Energy Prices Spike as Fed Holds Rates Steady

Episode 803: Neal and Toby chat about the Fed’s decision to keep rates unchanged as it monitors the risks from the Iran War. Then, the WNBA and its players’ union reach a historic deal that reflects the growth of value for women’s basketball. Plus, the company behind the ‘steroid ...  Show more

 . 28min 40sec

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