Hurricane Irma Recovery Highlights Stark Divide Between Rich And Poor
In southwest Florida, the rich and poor live not far from each other. But how they experienced Hurricane Irma and its aftermath are worlds apart.
Economy
Fall Colors Mean Big Bucks For Western North Carolina
As the leaves change in western North Carolina, green is the big color for most businesses.
After Equifax Hack, Consumers Are On Their Own. Here Are 6 Tips To Protect Your Data
The credit-rating company last week said it was hacked, leaving 143 million consumers' personal information exposed. Equifax now faces lawsuits and investigations. Read tips on safeguarding your data.
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Chief Responds To Equifax Hack
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Richard Cordray, director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, about the recent Equifax hack that leaked personal information of 143 million consumers.
WSSU Researchers Tackle Barriers To Escaping Poverty
Winston-Salem State University is starting a new academic center with support from a $3-million grant from the Thurgood Marshall College Fund.
No NAFTA Deal Will Be Reached In 2017, Castaneda Speculates
Rachel Martin talks to former Mexican Foreign Minister Jorge Castaneda about the future of the North American Free Trade Agreement, which has become a major irritant in U.S.-Mexico relations.
Episode 647: Hard Work Is Irrelevant
Patty McCord helped create a workplace at Netflix that runs more like a professional sports team than a family. If you're not up to scratch, you're off the team. Is this the future of work?
FDA Moves To Rein In Drugmakers' Abuse Of Orphan Drug Law
Following an investigation by Kaiser Health News and NPR, the Food and Drug Administration has moved to close a loophole that lets drugmakers skip pediatric testing of drugs to treat rare diseases.
White House Takes An Aggressive Approach On Tax Overhaul
President Trump is working on plan that could win bipartisan support. He'll meet with lawmakers on the topic Wednesday, and Tuesday night he hosted a bipartisan group of senators for dinner.
Why The Government Sells Flood Insurance Despite Losing Money
The National Flood Insurance Program was operates like an insurance company in many ways except one: it just about always loses money. This piece originally aired on Morning Edition in January 2013.