Why Ecuador Uses The Dollar
One of our youngest listeners asked us why Ecuador changed its currency to U.S. dollars, so we found out!
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Google Employees Walk Out To Protest Company's Treatment Of Women
Many at Google have been simmering since The New York Times reported the company gave generous exit packages to alleged harassers. Thousands of employees walked out of its offices around the world.
Merck Pulls Out Of Agreement To Supply Life-Saving Vaccine To Millions Of Kids
The pharmaceutical giant will stop delivering its rotavirus vaccine to four West African countries and will begin to sell it in China for likely more than 10 times the cost.
Google Employees Plan A Walkout Over The Handling Of Sexual Harassment Claims
Employees at several Google offices around the world have begun a series walkouts today, protesting the company's handling of sexual harassment claims.
What It's Like To Be On The Blacklist In China's New Social Credit System
China is piloting a new social credit system, calculated from financial transactions and daily behavior. NPR's The Indicator learns what it's like to be on the country's list of untrustworthy people.
Chinese Yuan Continues To Tumble In Value Against U.S. Dollar
This makes Chinese goods imported to the U.S. cheaper and offsets the impact of President Trump's tariffs. At the same time, the stronger dollar makes it harder for U.S. companies to export to China.
Paranormal Profits
Horror movies are good business. Scary good. They are more likely to be profitable than any other kind of movie. Today on the show, we look at why.
Why Pop-Up Shops Keeping Popping Up
Halloween pop-up stores occupying temporarily vacant storefronts are back and the pop-up concept is expanding. Now online retailers and digital brands are taking the pop-up model and refining it.
China Tests A 'Social Credit Score'
China is testing a new plan to make it easier for citizens do business, but also to help them trust each other more. It's called the social credit score.
The Best Day For Payday
Weekly, biweekly, or every month — which payday makes the most sense?