Sep 20, 2022

When the government pays more on its debt, so do you

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What a high yield on 10-year T-notes means. Plus, trail improvements in Wyoming, and the informal economy that supports NYC food couriers.

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Why high yields on Treasury notes should worry you

by Matt Levin

Sep 20, 2022

Higher yields on government bonds mean the interest rate you pay for pretty much everything also climbs.

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Why are home prices still rising?

by Lily Jamali

Sep 20, 2022

As interest rates climb, people who own homes with low mortgage rates have little incentive to sell, keeping the supply tight.

High mortgage rates are keeping some would-be sellers in their homes.

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It costs how much to ship that? How one commission is tackling inflation at the ports

by Kai Ryssdal and Sarah Leeson

Sep 20, 2022

A new law has given the Federal Maritime Commission the teeth it needs to tackle high shipping fees and congestion at the ports.

President Joe Biden believes taming shipping freight costs is an integral part of bringing inflation back down. He has empowered the Federal Maritime Commission to tackle it at the ports.

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Puerto Ricans who thought hurricane insurance covered flooding may have a rude awakening

by Andy Uhler

Sep 20, 2022

Did wind or water cause the damage to their homes? That's up to the insurance adjuster.

In the wake of Hurricane Fiona, an estimated 80% of Puerto Rico's population still lack electricity. Many people are stranded after more than 30 inches of rain fell in some areas.

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NYC's delivery drivers depend on e-bikes, but charging and storing them isn't easy

by Samantha Fields

Sep 20, 2022

E-bikes are particularly popular among food delivery workers, and an informal, underground economy has sprung up to support them.

New York City is considering banning e-bikes from public housing after a number of fires have been attributed to their rechargeable batteries.

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Wyoming hopes recreational trail improvements will spur tourism

by Caitlin Tan

Sep 20, 2022

Updating old cattle trails, logging roads and wildlife migration trails could provide a crucial boost to local economies, some say.

Ryan Grove of Sublette Trails Association fixes an old trail in the Wind River Range in northwest Wyoming.

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Music from the episode

Drew Barrymore SZA

Good To Me Freddie Joachim

One Dance Drake, Wizkid, Kyla

Sky's the Limit Notorious B.I.G., 112

Return of the Mack Mark Morrison

The team

Nancy Farghalli Executive Producer

Maria Hollenhorst Producer II

Andie Corban Producer I

Sean McHenry Director & Associate Producer II

Richard Cunningham Associate Producer I

Dylan Miettinen Associate Digital Producer

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