The latest inflation numbers are in. This month's Consumer Price Index, or the CPI, is ... well, good and bad news for renters.
Shelter prices went up over the last year, but at a slower pace. Shelter makes up nearly a third of the CPI.
Today's episode: Rent. Where is it high? Where is it low? What exactly is "coffee milk"? The Indicator tours the U.S. to bring you the answers.
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Planet Money - Why Gold? (Classic)
In the past few months, the price of gold has gone way up – even hitting a new high last month at just over $2,400 per troy ounce.
Gold has long had a shiny quality to it, literally and in the marketplace. And we wondered, why is that?
Today on the show, we revisit a Planet Money classic episode: Why Gold? Jacob Goldstein and David Kestenbaum will peruse the periodic table of the elements with one goal in mind: to learn which element would really make the best money.
This classic Planet Money episode was part of the Planet Money Buys Gold series, and was hosted by Jacob Goldstein and David Kestenbaum.
This rerun was hosted by Sally Helm, produced by Willa Rubin, edited by Keith Romer, and fact-checked by Sierra Juarez. Alex Goldmark is our executive producer.
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Gold has long had a shiny quality to it, literally and in the marketplace. And we wondered, why is that?
Today on the show, we revisit a Planet Money classic episode: Why Gold? Jacob Goldstein and David Kestenbaum will peruse the periodic table of the elements with one goal in mind: to learn which element would really make the best money.
This classic Planet Money episode was part of the Planet Money Buys Gold series, and was hosted by Jacob Goldstein and David Kestenbaum.
This rerun was hosted by Sally Helm, produced by Willa Rubin, edited by Keith Romer, and fact-checked by Sierra Juarez. Alex Goldmark is our executive producer.
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Reset with Sasha-Ann Simons - Civic Federation Raises Red Flag On Future Solvency of State Transit Agencies
The watchdog group is out with a 62 page analysis of the state’s proposed FY20205 budget. It notes that Governor Pritzker’s $800 million in tax changes will help close the state’s budget deficit, but that any more could overwhelm taxpayers. If left unchecked, the report says the CTA, PACE and Metra face an over $700 million deficit as soon as 2026. Reset learns more about the impact this could have on Chicago area transit riders from Joe Ferguson, president of the Civic Federation.
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Consider This from NPR - The migrant aid group caught in a right-wing social media thread
A conservative group posted a social media thread showing flyers in a border encampment in Mexico urging migrants to vote for Joe Biden. Now, the woman caught up in it, speaks to NPR.
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Federalist Radio Hour - ’You’re Wrong’ With Mollie Hemingway And David Harsanyi, Ep. 97: Debate
Former President Donald Trump and President Joe Biden will participate in a debate hosted by CNN next month. Join Federalist Editor-in-Chief Mollie Hemingway and Senior Editor David Harsanyi as they analyze whether the first 2024 face-to-face showdown will be a fair fight, explain why corporate media need to be treated like the enemy they are, and discuss Mollie's reporting on anti-Trump Department of Justice officials are preparing to attack their political enemies. Mollie also shares her culture picks of the week including "The Fall Guy" and "Footloose," and David discusses his low opinion of Matthew McConaughey.
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CoinDesk Podcast Network - COINDESK DAILY: Bitcoin Rises on Softer Than Expected CPI; Circle Files to Shift Legal Base to the U.S.
Host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the latest news in the crypto industry from bitcoin's reaction to inflation data to Circle filling to shift legal base to the U.S.
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"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest headlines impacting the crypto industry today, as bitcoin jumps back up to around $64,000 following the softer-than-expected U.S. inflation data. Plus, stablecoin issuer Circle filed to relocate its legal base to the U.S. ahead of its planned IPO, and Huobi Hong Kong withdrew its license application for a second time.
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The Daily Signal - Biden and Trump Agree to Debate, Former Democrat Wins WV GOP Primary, Congress Launches Probe Into Anti-Israel Protests| May 15
TOP NEWS | On today’s Daily Signal Top News, we break down:
· President Biden and former President Trump agreed to two debates before the 2024 election.
· Several primaries took place on Tuesday.
· Inflation slows in April, but remains high.
· Congress launched a probe into over a dozen nonprofit organizations linked to anti-Israel protests on college campuses.
· A report revealed that the FBI suspended security clearances of whistleblowers.
· Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico was shot by an assassin.
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The Bulwark Podcast - Ben Wittes and Brody Mullins: Code Red
Michael Cohen substantiated 99% of what's needed to prove Trump's hush money reimbursement scheme—and so far, Cohen held his own under the weak defense counsel's cross-exam. Plus, are we past the peak power of the corporate lobbying world? Ben Wittes and the WSJ's Brody Mullins join Tim Miller today.
show notes:
Brody Mulllins' book, "“The Wolves of K Street: The Secret History of How Big Money Took Over Big Government.”
Ben on Michael Cohen, Day 2
show notes:
Brody Mulllins' book, "“The Wolves of K Street: The Secret History of How Big Money Took Over Big Government.”
Ben on Michael Cohen, Day 2
CoinDesk Podcast Network - MARKETS DAILY: Crypto Update | Is Crypto Becoming a Mainstream Topic In US Elections?
The latest price moves and insights with Jenn Sanasie and Pioneer Development Group Chief Analytics Officer Christopher Alexander.
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Today on "Markets Daily," Jenn Sanasie speaks with Christopher Alexander, Chief Analytics Officer at Pioneer Development Group, about the potential for Bitcoin miners to utilize off-grid energy and the implications for the market. They also discuss the role of crypto in the upcoming US elections and the influence of Roaring Kitty on GameStop and Dogecoin.
Takeaways |
- Consumer price data suggests easing inflation, potentially affecting rate cuts.
- Bitcoin miners explore off-grid energy for cost savings and higher profits.
- Crypto gains prominence in US elections, with both parties addressing its economic impact.
- Roaring Kitty's impact on GameStop and Dogecoin is closely monitored, sparking speculation on market trends.
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00:00 Introduction and Market Update
01:31 Guest Introduction and Discussion on Crypto Markets
06:00 Crypto in the US Elections
09:47 Roaring Kitty's Influence on GameStop and Dogecoin
12:41 Conclusion and Lighthearted Moment
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Cato Daily Podcast - Rent Control: Another Bad Idea That Never Dies
Rent control doesn't make housing more affordable. It makes affordable housing less available. Jeff Miron explains in his essay in the new book, The War on Prices.
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