Business

Economy

The Economic Future, What Does 2018 Hold?

2:02pm December 26, 2017

Noel King talks to David Wessel, director of the Hutchins Center at the Brookings Institution, for a look back at 2017's economy, and what it teaches us about what we can expect economically in 2018.

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The United States leads the world in spice consumption, but also in spice imports.

Arts

Americans Love Spices. So Why Don't We Grow Them?

10:26am December 26, 2017

by Kristen Hartke

Buying local fruit, vegetables and meat has become increasingly popular in the United States, but we still import most of our spices. Some say homegrown spices are a growth opportunity for farmers.

Economy

Recently Signed Tax Overhaul Bill Provides Challenges To The IRS

7:30am December 26, 2017

NPR's Rachel Martin talks to tax lawyer Greg Jenner about how the IRS will translate the tax bill into actual rules that individuals and businesses can follow in order to properly file their taxes.

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The Super NES Classic, a mini-version of one of the first Nintendo consoles, comes with a vintage controller.

Arts
Economy

Retro-Games And Consoles Are The Latest Craze In The Gamer World

6:43am December 25, 2017

by Adhiti Bandlamudi

Many gamers are spending big money on retro-games and their consoles, even as new games and consoles are released. What's with this craze to keep the past alive?

Remembering That Must-Have Toy From Past Christmases

6:17am December 25, 2017

Every year, there are certain toys that whip the whole country into a frenzy. Morning Edition look back at some of the most coveted toys on Christmas wish lists in years' past.

Facebook, Twitter Issue Policy Changes To Manage Fake News And Hate Speech

6:40pm December 24, 2017

Facebook and Twitter update their platforms in order to better manage the amount of misinformation and hate speech that show up on people's news feeds. Kerry Flynn, a reporter at Mashable, speaks with NPR guest host Ray Suarez on what to make of these changes and whether they'll be effective.

Sprinkle Pop's Unicorn Mix includes a variety of sprinkle textures and flavors. It's one of the company's most popular mixes.

Arts

Gourmet Sprinkles Make Sweets And Other Treats Sparkle

5:40pm December 24, 2017

by Adhiti Bandlamudi

Around the holidays, many bakers pay extra attention to how pretty their baked goods look. Their new secret weapon? Gourmet sprinkles.

Sorting Through The Overhauled Tax Code

8:24am December 24, 2017

by Kelsey Snell

This week on the Call-In we wanted to know what questions you had about the tax cut President Trump signed into law on Friday. Now, we try to answer some of them.

New Tax Code Has Long Route Ahead Before It Can Be Implemented

8:24am December 24, 2017

Steven Rosenthal of the Urban-Brookings Tax Policy Center speaks with NPR's Lauren Frayer about how the IRS is scrambling to translate the new tax law into rules, regulations, and forms.

National

The History Of Gift Wrap

5:45pm December 23, 2017

by Laura Spencer

In 1917, the Hall brothers sold tissue paper during the holiday season for gift wrap in a shop in downtown Kansas City, Mo — until they ran out. They quickly turned to something they had on hand, envelope liners; they sold out again, and a few years later, they were printing their own decorative gift wrap. It was the first product Hallmark made other than gift cards.