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Sep 28, 2021

The past and future of unionizing restaurant workers

We’ll also visit remodeled bungalows in Chicago’s northwest side, learn how climate change could jolt mortgages and hear about what’s behind Latin music’s booming popularity.

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Chefs Erik Grant (L) and David Thomas prepare macaroni and cheese casserole as part of a traditional Thanksgiving dinner to be distributed for those in need at the Los Angeles Mission on Skid Row, November 25, 2020 in Los Angeles, California. - The Covid-19 pandemic is causing food insecurity for millions of Americans. The mission is preparing approximately 4,000 meals for the holiday dinner on November 26.
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Segments From This Episode

Treasury bond yields are rising. Here’s what that tells us.
by Sabri Ben-Achour
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The yield on the 10-year Treasury note surged to its highest level in three months this morning.
Climate change is going to make buying a home even more expensive
by Andy Uhler
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A report from the Mortgage Bankers Association says environmental risk will likely lead to higher insurance premiums and loan interest rates.
Unions are gaining momentum at restaurants. They’ve been here before.
by Kristin Schwab
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Unions for food and drink workers go back to 1891. But they lost their seat at the table with the growth of restaurant chains and fast food.
Revamped Chicago neighborhood loan program helps stabilize home values
by Natalie Moore
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The Northwest Home Equity Assurance Program was originally created to help prevent white flight. The money sat unspent for years.
Latin music’s popularity is booming
by Kimberly Adams
Alexander Tamargo/Getty Images for The Latin Recording Academy
Streaming data shows not only how popular it is, but that it’s being consumed by people who aren’t Latin.
Former PepsiCo CEO Indra Nooyi on the “work and family conundrum”
by Indra Nooyi
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In an excerpt from her new memoir, the former PepsiCo leader talks about “care” infrastructure and creating transformational change.