Stacey Vanek Smith appears in the following:
Trump vs. Trudeau: Both Right, Both Wrong
Wednesday, March 21, 2018
Trump says we have a trade deficit with Canada. He's right... and he's also wrong.
A Brief History of Tariffs
Tuesday, March 20, 2018
The debate over tariffs is nothing new. In fact, it's as old as the country itself. A look at how the debate began.
The Reinvention Of The IPO
Monday, March 19, 2018
Having disrupted the music business, Spotify is trying the same trick with the stock market.
The Bear Necessities
Friday, March 16, 2018
The man who wrote the book on the collapse of Bear Stearns talks about what happened a decade ago and where we are today.
How Cobalt Metal Affects Big Tech Firms Like Apple
Thursday, March 15, 2018
Cobalt used to be a byproduct of copper mining, used in everyday, boring stuff like tires and magnets. Now it's one of the most important and sought after metals on the periodic table. This has implications for big tech firms like Apple.
How To Get Bands For Your Bucks: A Lesson In Tariffs
Thursday, March 08, 2018
When an American rubber band company found itself losing out to foreign competition, it went in search of protection from the U.S. government. Its experience serves as a study in how a tariff comes to be.
Take A Peek Inside The Market For Stolen Usernames And Passwords
Thursday, February 22, 2018
Our usernames and passwords, to all kinds of websites, are for sale on the dark web. Some, like bank account passwords, are obviously valuable. But hackers can extract money from this information in all kinds of creative ways.
Crude, Expensive And Effective: How Russia Impacted The Election
Thursday, February 22, 2018
A Russian campaign aimed to spend a million dollars a month to destabilize American democracy. But the money didn't pay for sophisticated hackers. Instead, it bought Facebook ads and Twitter accounts.
What's Really The Biggest Threat To The Coal Industry
Thursday, January 18, 2018
President Trump has talked about a war on coal. He also talks about job killing regulations on coal. He's right that the coal industry is in decline, but the biggest threat isn't regulation, it's the free market.
A Look At The Evolution Of Sexual Harassment Training Videos
Wednesday, December 20, 2017
Sexual harassment training videos were once blunt and direct, almost laughably so. After studying 74 of them, a researcher says all the nuance in the newer videos might be why they aren't effective.
The Price Of Plots: A Look At The Cemetery Real Estate Business
Friday, October 27, 2017
Burial space is an investment. As graveyard space becomes scarce and more valuable, entrepreneurs are flipping grave plots.
North Korea's Cut From Small Businesses Goes To Its Nuclear Program
Thursday, October 19, 2017
North Korea is known as one of the most closed down socialist economies in the world. But even still, there is a small class of budding entrepreneurs. We learn how that works.
As Book Sales Drop, Guinness World Records Ltd. Adapts Its Services
Thursday, September 28, 2017
Guinness World Records is one of the best selling books in history. But book sales have been dropping. About 10 years ago, Guinness realized it needed a new way to make money.
Rough Translation: Why Many Muslims In India Feel Yoga Has Been Weaponized
Monday, September 18, 2017
In India, yoga has been causing some controversy after it became associated with militant Hindu nationalism. NPR's international podcast follows a yoga-loving Indian Muslim caught in the middle.
'Words You'll Hear': Trump Administration To Talk NAFTA Renegotiation
Sunday, August 13, 2017
Later this week, White House officials begin the process of renegotiating changes and updates to NAFTA, which President Donald Trump has called "the worst deal ever made."
Charlottesville: Reflecting On And Dissecting What Happened
Sunday, August 13, 2017
Charlottesville, Va., continues to recover after white supremacists rallied and three people died. NPR has the latest on investigations into the motorist who rammed his car into counter protesters.
Alabama Voters Go To Polls To Fill Seat Left Vacant By Jeff Sessions
Sunday, August 13, 2017
In Alabama, voters head to the polls Tuesday in a primary for U.S. Senate. The race is to fill a seat long occupied by Attorney General Jeff Sessions.
Rural Trump Supporters Back His Comments On Charlottesville
Sunday, August 13, 2017
The White House tweaked its reaction to the events in Charlottesville, Va. President Trump was criticized for suggesting the bigotry had come from "many sides." Supporters blame the left for violence.
A Reformed White Nationalist Speaks Out On Charlottesville
Sunday, August 13, 2017
Former white nationalist Christian Picciolini says he was "lost" and "lonely" when he was recruited into a white supremacist group as a teenager but he now runs a nonprofit that advocates for peace.
Reactions Out Of China And Guam Over Exchanges Between U.S. And North Korea
Saturday, August 12, 2017
President Trump spoke with French President Emmanuel Macron amid mounting tensions with North Korea. Trump is not backing down from his rhetoric on North Korea.