Latest from Redmond Carolipio

• Jul 23, 2021

  Rent relief trickles through as federal eviction ban nears expiration

  

  We check into how businesses in L.A. County are handling the return of indoor masking. We also take a look at the sheer cost of putting on the Olympics.

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• Jul 23, 2021

  Can the Olympics give sports like skateboarding, surfing a star turn?

  

  We also discuss a bill in the Senate that targets vaccine misinformation on social media. Then, we look into Britain’s “pingdemic.”

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• Jul 23, 2021

  India’s first unicorn makes its stock-market debut

  

  From the BBC World Service: India’s food-delivery startup, Zomato, soared in its public debut in Mumbai. Plus, fresh restrictions on the way for Italians as the government tries to curb infection rates. And, how the “pingdemic” is wrecking havoc on staffing across a range on industries in England. 

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• Jul 22, 2021

  What do unemployment figures really tell us about the job market?

  

  We also talk about the FTC handling the “right to repair” and feature the second part of our interview with the “Summer of Soul” producers.

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• Jul 22, 2021

  Unearthing the journey to “Summer of Soul”

  

  We spoke with the producers of “Summer of Soul” on why the music festival that was also known as “Black Woodstock” appeared to be buried in history, and what it took to finally bring it into the spotlight. We also discuss how idyllic vacation towns have dealt with the surge in popularity for vacation homes.

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• Jul 22, 2021

  Costs mount for Tokyo 2020 Olympics — and the opening ceremony boss was fired

  

  From the BBC World Service: Organizers of Tokyo 2020 say they’re now reassessing how to hold the opening show. While the delayed games and gala ceremony have been scaled down due to the COVID-19 pandemic, can Japan recoup any of the money it’s spent on stadia and other infrastructure?  Plus, as heavy rains continue, the Chinese government orders an urgent evaluation of flood control and emergency measures on urban transit networks. And South Africa’s BioVac will produce the first Pfizer BioNTech COVID-19 shots in Africa.

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• Jul 21, 2021

  Cows poop money for these California dairy farmers. Here’s how.

  

  Also today, we report on how many Americans don’t have emergency savings. We also talk to Lindsey Piegza of Stifel International about stimulus money coming to households with children.

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• Jul 21, 2021

  Say hello to France’s toaster-like vehicle for teens

  

  We also discuss votes on infrastructure as well as a proven technique manufacturers and retailers use to deal with rising costs.

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• Jul 21, 2021

  “Thousand-year storm” threatens life and business in central China

  

  From the BBC World Service: A “thousand-year storm!” has caused widespread damage across China’s Henan province, home to millions of people and big business. Plus: Protests in France over new measures requiring Covid-19 vaccine or test results before visiting museums, theme marks, or movie theaters. And: Threats of Christmas disruption if part of the UK and EU’s Brexit arrangements aren’t worked out. 

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• Jul 20, 2021

  New homes are being built despite familiar challenges

  

  We also talk markets with Michael Hewson and discuss stiffer penalties for hospitals who still don’t publish what they charge.

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