Can't Get In To See Your Doctor? Many Patients Turn To Urgent Care
A recent poll shows 27 percent of Americans have visited an urgent care center in the past two years. Why? Most cite convenience.
Economy
Amid Uncertainty, Iranians Hope For Economic Reforms
Iranians are hoping the recent election of more reformers to parliament will help improve the economy.
Rwanda Tries To Persuade Its Citizens To Drink The Coffee They Grow
While the country is renowned for its high-quality Arabica Bourbon beans, both cost and culture have kept Rwandans from imbibing one of their top cash crops. The government wants to that to change.
Tax Protester Takes Extreme Action To Avoid Paying
Each year thousands of people don't pay the taxes they owe. They claim all kinds of reasons from penury to protest. The Planet Money team brings us the story of Larry Williams who decided he just shouldn't have to pay his taxes anymore.
U.S. Economy Adds 242,000 Jobs, Unemployment Holds Steady In February
The pace of job creation picked up in February as employers added 242,000 jobs, and the unemployment rate held steady at 4.9 percent. Wages, which had shown a healthy increase in January, pulled back.
Economy Gained 242,000 Jobs In February; Unemployment Rate Holds Steady
Job gains last month were stronger than in January and outperformed expectations — however, an anticipated rise in wages didn't materialize. Average hourly earnings dropped by three cents an hour.
Sure, There's More Hiring. But When Will Wages Rebound?
The latest jobs report showed a surprisingly strong hiring surge, with employers adding 242,000 jobs last month. But a pinch in earnings and hours disappointed those looking for a pickup in paychecks.
Tribe Says Drilling Project Would Have 'Heartbreaking' Consequences
An energy company is heading to court for the right to drill in Montana, near Glacier National Park. But some Native Americans and environmental groups want to stop the long-delayed project.
Toms Shoes A Hit At Oscars, But Does Shoe Giveaway Hit The Mark?
The for-profit company gives a free pair of shoes to a poor child for every pair a consumer buys. Is that a good idea?
Is It Time To Write Off Checks?
In the age of Venmo and mobile deposits, checks are fading. That's having a wide impact, from the Postal Service to check-printing companies. But many still find room for checks in their lives.