Cardiff Garcia appears in the following:
Time Bandits
Friday, May 18, 2018
Timekeeping software is becoming the standard across the U.S. And it turns out, it can be used to steal workers' wages, a few minutes at a time.
SNAP Back To Reality
Thursday, May 17, 2018
Congress may soon expand work requirements for people who receive benefits under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. But do these work requirements match the reality of work itself?
All Bets Are On
Wednesday, May 16, 2018
Thanks to a recent Supreme Court decision, legal sports betting may be coming to a city near you.
Rising Rates Vs. The Housing Market
Tuesday, May 15, 2018
Interest rates are on the rise for the first time in years. What that means for the housing market is far from obvious.
The Semiconductor Standoff
Monday, May 14, 2018
What one embattled smartphone-maker can tell us about China's plan to transform its economy
In Vino, Veritas by Numbers
Friday, May 11, 2018
Assigning a grade to a bottle of wine might seem counterintuitive, or even a little absurd, but wine scores have can have a big impact the people who sell wine — and the people who drink it.
Indicator and Beyond
Wednesday, May 09, 2018
It's the 100th Indicator! To celebrate, we look to the future... and to alternate futures. The Indicator takes a break from economics to tackle infinity.
The Good, The Bad and The Tax Cuts
Tuesday, May 08, 2018
The corporate tax cut passed in December was supposed to compel businesses to boost investment. Is it working, or are companies just passing the savings on to their owners?
The 'I' Of The LIBOR
Monday, May 07, 2018
The LIBOR interest rate was at the center of a huge international scandal back in 2012. Regulators believed it had to replaced. But is that even possible?
Episode 839: The Indicator Goes To California
Friday, May 04, 2018
California is way more than Hollywood. Today on the show, we look at what else is going on in this powerhouse state economy.
The Perks Of Counting The Wallflowers
Friday, May 04, 2018
It's jobs day! But the unemployment number might not be the most important thing to watch.
Worker Shortage Hurts California's Agriculture Industry
Thursday, May 03, 2018
Dollar for dollar, California is the biggest agriculture economy in the country. And lately, farmers in the state have been struggling with a new problem: A shortage of workers during harvest season.
Aging Up
Wednesday, May 02, 2018
Most people think the best time to start a business is when you're young.
The Only Prescription Is More Transparency
Tuesday, May 01, 2018
Healthcare is expensive. Transparency in pricing might make it cheaper.
Inflation Target Acquired
Monday, April 30, 2018
The Federal Reserve has hit its inflation target. Now comes the hard part - staying at two percent.
California's Housing Conundrum
Thursday, April 26, 2018
Almost everyone in California agrees that there's not enough housing in the state. But no one wants building in their backyard.
The Farm Labor Drought
Wednesday, April 25, 2018
Water isn't the only shortage California farmers are worried about. There's a labor drought, too.
When China's Ships Come In
Tuesday, April 24, 2018
A spat over tariffs is giving California ports pause.