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Planet Money is on a quest to explain the economy with playful storytelling and deep dive, roll up your sleeves journalism. How I Built This host Guy Raz talks to entrepreneurs and idealists who take us through the often challenging journeys they took to build their businesses.
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Planet Money is on a quest to explain the economy with playful storytelling and deep dive, roll up your sleeves journalism. How I Built This host Guy Raz talks to entrepreneurs and idealists who take us through the often challenging journeys they took to build their businesses.

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American Indian Zitkala-Ša also known as Gertrude Simmons Bonnin was once an Indian boarding school teacher in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. She became an American Indian civil rights activist in Washington D.C. And is credited with helping indigenous people get the right to vote and American citizenship. She was also an artist and wrote the first American Indian opera but died before its New York City premiere. Born on the Yankton Sioux Tribe reservation in South Dakota she is buried in Arlington National Cemetery.
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Philadelphia
Race & Ethnicity
Visual Arts

Meet the activist who fought for American Indians’ voting rights — her face may be on your next quarter made in Philly

Once a teacher at the Carlisle Indian Industrial boarding school, she left to expose the abuses there and fought for American Indian voting rights in the early 1900s.

8 months ago

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Studio 2
Economy
Explainers

Studio 2 Extra: Mark Zandi says this is the ‘best’ economy in decades

Economist Mark Zandi tweeted, "This is among the best performing economies in my 35+ years as an economist." He explains why, and talks about the avalanche that ensued.

Air Date: October 18, 2024 12:00 pm

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Crime
Energy
National
New Jersey

American Water, the largest water utility in U.S., is targeted by a cyberattack

The New Jersey–based water and wastewater utility company said Monday it has paused billing to customers after becoming aware of unauthorized activity last Thursday.

9 months ago

a sign reads ARAMARK UNFAIR EQUAL TREATMENT NOW!
Business
Employment
Philadelphia

Philly stadium workers end strike for Phillies playoffs, but continue call for Aramark boycott

Even though the four-day strike is over, union workers still hope to drum up support for their contract fight with Aramark.

9 months ago

a 1040 tax form
Economy
Pennsylvania
Taxes

Taxpayers in Pa., N.J. and 22 other states will be able to file returns directly with the IRS in 2025

The Direct File program allows taxpayers to calculate and submit their returns to the government directly without using commercial tax preparation software.

9 months ago

dock workers on strike
National
Protests
6abc

Port strike day 3: Dockworkers strike suspended until Jan. 15

A historic United States port strike has been suspended, sources told ABC News.

9 months ago

Studio 2
Business
Economy
Elections
Explainers
Food & Drink
National

What’s going on with the price of groceries?

Cooling inflation hasn’t translated to lower prices on store shelves. We’ll look at how sticker-shock over grocery costs is having an impact on consumers and voters.

Air Date: September 24, 2024 12:00 pm

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Aramark workers hold up protest signs
Employment
Income Inequality
Philadelphia
6abc

Aramark workers are striking against all 3 Philly sports stadiums Monday

"Before we even talk about building a new arena, we need to make sure that stadium food service jobs are good jobs," said one concessions worker.

9 months ago

The Three Mile Island nuclear power generating station
Business
Economic Development
Energy
Infrastructure

Three Mile Island reactor to restart under 20-year Microsoft deal

The agreement marks a major step in the revival of the Three Mile Island plant, with Constellation Energy aiming to bring the reactor online by 2028 to provide clean energy.

9 months ago

Studio 2
Economy
Employment
Explainers

Is the hiring process broken?

Jobseekers are now screened with artificial intelligence, juggle dozens of job boards and avoid ghost job postings. Thousands of applications later, they're still unemployed.

Air Date: September 3, 2024 12:00 pm

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Rowhouses in Philadelphia’s Spring Garden neighborhood
Studio 2
Economic Development
Economy
Home & Family
Housing

The challenges of buying a home in 2024

What’s it like to buy a house these days? Interest rates are slowly coming down, but inventory is low, and with sky-high prices, first time buyers have it tough.

Air Date: August 21, 2024 12:00 pm

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N.J. Capitol building
Economy
Explainers
New Jersey
Taxes

New Jersey has launched its ANCHOR property tax relief program. Here’s what to know to get your money

Some Garden State residents will need to take specific action in order to get a direct deposit or check, but many others won’t.

10 months ago

Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity
Pennsylvania
Personal Finance
Politics
Spotlight PA

New Pennsylvania law will return some unclaimed money without a claim

A newly passed bill allows Pennsylvania to return unclaimed funds to a person without a claim. The law was originally proposed by state Treasurer Stacy Garrity last year.

10 months ago

Delaware SNAP Smart Shopper program
Delaware
Economy
Food & Drink
Government

Delaware picked for White House ‘Smart Shopper’ pilot program to help reduce hunger

Delaware will be the first place the Smart Shopper app will be available. About 13% of state residents receive federal food assistance.

11 months ago

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Travelers walk to their gates at the Philadelphia International Airport
Business
Philadelphia
Travel

Why Philly airport businesses adopted a new 3% surcharge

Retailers in the airport can already charge prices up to 15% higher than average for the same products. Now there’s a new fee on top of that.

12 months ago

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