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Tequila

Oct 1, 2021

There are a lot of rules when it comes to distilling tequila, an earthy liquor from Mexico.

The Tequila Effect

Sep 30, 2021

The Tequila Effect was a financial crisis triggered by Mexico's currency devaluation in 1994.

Hurricane damage

Sep 29, 2021

Hurricanes were especially destructive this year, and so were the economic consequences.

Costco’s loss leaders

Sep 28, 2021

Why's that rotisserie chicken so cheap? Today, Molly Wood explains loss leaders.

Apples

Sep 27, 2021

It's fall so let's go apple picking. That is, let's learn more about apples.

Cashless economy

Sep 24, 2021

A lot of businesses have gone cashless during the pandemic, but we were already kinda on our way there.

OSHA Rules

Sep 23, 2021

Let's look at how this government agency makes rules for the workplace. Rules like, oh I don't know, vaccine mandates?

Whole grains

Sep 22, 2021

Those 100% whole grain products you guy probably aren't made with 100% whole grain.

NIL deals

Sep 21, 2021

New NCAA rules let student athletes profit off of their name, image and likeness. Here's what you need to know.

Potato chips

Sep 20, 2021

Hungry? Let’s grab a snack. Kai Ryssdal explains potato chips.

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