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A data center moves next door. Do you stay or go? Nov 10, 2026

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Many communities across the country voted last week to ban or limit data center development. Elsewhere, people have to rely on local elected officials to make data center decisions for them, and in many places — like Bessemer, Alabama — they’re not happy with those decisions. There, a mayor’s been ousted, a swath of local forest has been cleared, and dozens of people are debating whether to move. Also on the show: hotter-than-expected inflation and a look at debts in collections.

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Alabama residents weigh fighting or fleeing new data center

Why it matters who owns U.S. debt Nov 10, 2026

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Back in the early 2000s, foreign investors owned the majority of the debt issued by the U.S. government. Since then, the market for U.S. debt has shifted toward domestic investors. Now, foreign investors own just a quarter of all U.S. debt. That shift can have consequences for interest rates during periods of turmoil. We dig in. Also, communities across the country have been banding together to fight data center projects, but many local governments approve them anyway.

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Where is inflation headed? Nov 09, 2026

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The cost of living was a major issue for voters in the midterms, and this week, the Labor Department is set to release the October consumer price index. Economists are predicting a cooler CPI report after two months of hot inflation. This morning, we have a preview. Plus, we learn about warnings of cyberattacks on commercial refrigeration systems and hear from a sailing enthusiast who opted to retire early.

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Hackers are targeting commercial refrigeration systems. Why are they internet-connected at all?

Congress returns to a changed Washington landscape Nov 09, 2026

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Members of Congress are set to be back on Capitol Hill today for their final session before Democrats take over in January. The House and Senate have a lot on their plates. Big ticket items include the National Defense Authorization Act, funding for the war in the Middle East, and preventing a government shutdown. Also in this podcast: how this year's super El Niño could affect the economy.

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Refineries are rethinking what they produce Nov 06, 2026

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A new analysis from the federal Energy Information Administration shows that this year, oil refineries in the U.S. have been shifting some of their production capacity away from gasoline. They’re producing more “middle distillates,” which includes jet fuel and diesel. The global supply of those products has been tight. Later in the episode, we’ll continue to look at the success of populist political candidates in the U.S. and abroad.

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The AI sell-off overseas Nov 06, 2026

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Shares fell in early Friday trading in France, Germany, and Britain. In Asia, Japanese technology shares were among the biggest losers, along with South Korean chipmakers like Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix. Traders are wondering if the AI boom is beginning to fade. This morning, we’ll also have a quick preview of the upcoming federal jobs data before looking at the trend of global populism.

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Many Democrats won as "populists." What does that mean?

The road to tariff repeal Nov 05, 2026

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The new Democratic majorities set to take control of the U.S. House and Senate in January are likely to target President Donald Trump’s tariffs for repeal. Though the tariffs are unpopular, Democrats would likely need a veto-proof coalition. After that in this episode, we visit downtown Madrid amid mass protests and a housing crisis in Spain.

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What will Democrats scrutinize? Nov 05, 2026

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When Democrats take over the U.S. House and Senate this January, bank oversight will change. The new heads of key congressional committees will have questions for Trump administration regulators and bank CEOs on deregulation and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Later in the show, we visit remote communities in Alaska, where soaring energy costs are becoming increasingly relevant as the state moves into winter.

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High fuel and food prices mean Alaskans may have to choose between the two

Markets react to the midterms Nov 04, 2026

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Election day has come and gone, and big changes are coming to Capitol Hill next year when the new Democrat-majority Congress takes office. In the meantime, the economy keeps humming along. Investors, though, see potential for gridlock when it comes to governing — and aren't upset about it. And later in the show, Major League Baseball owners appear ready to lock out players when their union’s collective bargaining agreement expires on Dec. 1. At issue is baseball's competitive advantage.

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Major League Baseball argues a salary cap would bring competitive balance

Data centers were on the ballot. They lost. Nov 04, 2026

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Voter frustration with the economy helped the Democrats win control of Congress. But data centers were also on the ballot yesterday, and they got a big thumbs down from voters. Voters were deciding on more than 40 data center measures. According to the tracking website Data Centers on the Ballot, voters passed 33 provisions to restrict data centers. Only one proposal to allow more data centers passed. Plus, the day after midterms, how should you navigate political conversations at work?

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