All eyes are on Cuba as the world waits to see what will happen to its leaders and people. President Trump says he wants to take action as Cuba defies his sanctions. Two tankers carrying crude oil are on their way to the island after Russia declared its "unwavering solidarity." Amna Nawaz discussed more with Lillian Guerra of the University of Florida. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
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The Federal Reserve is focused on cooling inflation right now, which has stayed stubbornly above the 2% target. But price stabilization is just one half of the central bank’s dual mandate. In this episode, when will the Fed pivot to buoying the stagnant job market? After that, wholesale vegetables see huge price spikes, the imported seafood industry staggers despite easing tariffs, and your credit history could determine your mortgage rate.
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There is "extensive damage" from missile attacks on the Ras Laffan industrial site, Qatar's state-owned petroleum company says. The site was among those listed by Iran in a warning that it would take "decisive action" after its South Pars gas field facilities were reportedly hit by Israeli strikes. Earlier, Israel launched a series of strikes on Lebanon's capital Beirut, as it continues its offensive against Hezbollah. We hear voices from across the Middle East.
Also on the programme: Senegal has called for an international investigation after its national men's football team is stripped of its African Cup title, following January's chaotic match against Morocco; and we hear from the researchers using maths to understand why some clothes designs keep coming back into fashion.
(Photo: A view of the South Pars gas field in Assalooyeh on Iran's Persian Gulf coast south of Tehran Credit: Morteza Nikoubazl/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
When it comes to politics, it used to be bad headlines could torpedo a public figure. But today politicians appear to be armored in Teflon— nothing sticks. So scandals are less likely to end a career. Why is that? That shift is the focus of "Scandal: Why Politicians Survive Controversy in a Partisan Era" by University of Houston political scientist Brandon Rottinghaus.array(3) {
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P.M. Edition for Mar. 18. At its meeting that concluded today, the Federal Reserve held interest rates steady. Journal economics reporter Matt Grossman discusses how officials preserved a path to cutting rates this year, despite the risk that the war with Iran might contribute to inflation. Plus, U.S. stocks fall after Fed Chair Jerome Powell says rising oil prices could hurt U.S. growth, while oil prices rise on news of attacks on key energy infrastructure. And a U.S. Marine Corps unit is expected to arrive in the Middle East next week. We hear from WSJ national security reporter Lara Seligman about how those troops could try to reopen the Strait of Hormuz to get oil flowing in the Middle East again. Alex Ossola hosts.
What happens when Americans fear AI more than Trump, ICE, or either political party? In this provocative conversation, Catherine Bracy joins Ravi to unpack why voters are deeply skeptical of artificial intelligence — and why neither Democrats nor Republicans have seized the political opportunity. They explore the rising influence of tech billionaires, the possibility of regulating or even “nationalizing” AI, and the surprising new alliances forming across ideological lines. If you want to understand how AI could reshape jobs, democracy, and the next presidential election, this episode is essential listening.
U.S. stocks close lower after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell warns of “energy shock.” Plus: Macy’s shares climb as Bloomingdale’s shows retail strength. Shares of Unilever fall on report of possible food spinoff. Julie Chang hosts.
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