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One economist's answer to data center anxiety
2026-10-07 | 9 min.
Rising electricity prices are one of the primary reasons why data centers are a public enemy this election cycle. But is it realistic to expect energy prices to stay high forever?

Fact checking by Sierra Juarez.

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No AI data centers in my backyard!
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Inside Norway's sovereign wealth fund dilemma to divest from Israel
2026-10-06 | 8 min.
Norway has the world’s largest sovereign wealth fund, but it’s facing a self-imposed dilemma. Should the fund's investments include companies that directly or indirectly contribute to the ongoing Israel-Hamas war? On today’s show, the ethical tightrope Norway is walking to invest its oil riches responsibly.

Fact checking by Sierra Juarez.

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—How would a US sovereign wealth fund even work?

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The proper etiquette of the Venmo nudge
2026-10-05 | 9 min.
How do you ask your friends to pay you back in a timely way? We’ve got an etiquette coach to help with that.

Fact checking by Sierra Juarez.

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— Is this a bank?

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Can we make Social Security better for blue-collar workers?
2026-10-02 | 9 min.
Most workers can’t start collecting full Social Security benefits until age 67. But a new proposal from Michigan Congresswoman Haley Stevens would allow workers in “physically demanding jobs” to receive full retirement benefits at 60. Today, two social security experts tell us the pros and cons.

Fact checking by Sierra Juarez.

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— Iceberg ahead for Social Security

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New college degrees designed to job-proof graduates
2026-10-01 | 8 min.
What do influencing, AI and health sciences have in common? They’re all degree programs colleges have launched in the last few years to attract students looking for a new career path. On today's show, how colleges are rethinking degrees for a changing job market.

Fact checking by Leyla Doss.

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— Community colleges are kind of underrated

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