Economy
Race to watch: Contested race for Pa. treasurer
Incumbent Republican Stacy Garrity and Democratic challenger Erin McClelland are the major party candidates on the ballot. Three minor party candidates are also in the fray.
4 months ago
5 things to know about immigrants in Philadelphia’s economy
Speakers and panelists discussed the long-term economic benefits of immigrants at a WHYY event on Wednesday.
4 months ago
Listen 1:07Foreign-born residents account for a third of the city’s labor force growth since 2010.
4 months ago
Listen 1:08With little to no state funding in Delaware, many nonprofits are on hiatus or closing down their immigration services.
4 months ago
Listen 1:40Should Philadelphia get permanent pedestrian zones?
Many cities worldwide embrace pedestrian-friendly design and even places around the US are playing with the concept. But what will it take for us to get there?
Air Date: September 12, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 51:44Sen. Amy Klobuchar, local elected officials campaign for Harris-Walz in Lower Bucks
Speakers touted Harris’ plans to expand tax relief for new small businesses and boost new small business applications to 25 million during her first term.
4 months ago
Raise taxes on the rich or cut them? Harris, Trump differ on how to boost the U.S. economy
The two presidential nominees are using the week before their debate to sharpen their economic messages about who could do more for the middle class.
4 months ago
How the mushroom industry reveals our broken immigration system
Studio 2 hosted a conversation illustrating how the labor needs of the local mushroom industry highlight the flaws of our federal immigration policy.
Air Date: September 5, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 53:08White House signaling it will likely stop Nippon Steel’s plans to buy U.S. Steel
Biden had already voiced his objections to the merger, backing his supporters in the United Steelworkers union who oppose the deal.
4 months ago
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
Listen 51:50The 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
Listen 51:44Some Garden State residents will need to take specific action in order to get a direct deposit or check, but many others won’t.
5 months ago
Harris has offered a string of new economic proposals. Here’s a closer look at what’s in them
During her first 100 days in office, Harris promises to send Congress proposed federal limits on price increases for food producers and grocers.
5 months ago
Philly travelers debate the pros and cons of international travel
WHYY’s new “Peak Travel” podcast highlights how people can be more conscious travelers to combat the downsides of “overtourism.”
Air Date: August 15, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 40:16Philly-based influencers weigh in on their rise in political clout
Political campaigns hope to parlay an influencer’s authentic relationship with their audience into votes for their candidate.
Air Date: August 13, 2024 12:00 pm
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