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Nov 10, 2022

Inflation cools down, ever so slightly

Is this a sign that the higher interest rates are working? We discuss with Diane Swonk of KPMG. Then, we have more on the aftermath of the fallen Binance-FTX deal. Seasonal hiring has appeared to slow down this year. Also, slavery as a form of criminal punishment was a thing in several states until voters closed a legal loophole.

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4 states just voted to close a loophole that allowed slavery as punishment for a crime
by Meghan McCarty Carino
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But that might not change the way prisons use inmates as labor.
Seasonal job hiring has slowed, but when employers do make offers, they make them fast
by Mitchell Hartman
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Retailers seem to be holding off on hiring compared to previous years, but when they do offer jobs, they want people in the door fast.

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David Brancaccio Host
Victoria Craig Host, BBC
Stephen Ryan Senior Producer, BBC
Meredith Garretson Morbey Senior Producer
Alex Schroeder Producer
Erika Soderstrom Producer
Redmond Carolipio Digital Producer
Ariana Rosas Producer
Jarrett Dang Digital Producer (gone fishing)
Jesson Duller Media Producer
Brian Allison Technical Director
Nick Esposito Media Producer

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Inflation cools down, ever so slightly

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Segments From This Episode

4 states just voted to close a loophole that allowed slavery as punishment for a crime

Seasonal job hiring has slowed, but when employers do make offers, they make them fast

The Team