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Nov 5, 2024

Don’t touch that AM dial!

Why does Congress want all new cars to have AM radio? Plus, Kai visits a San Diego beach that’s become a climate research site for the military.

As Election Day nears, farmers wonder what’s ahead with tariffs
by Sabri Ben-Achour
Brandon Bell/Getty Images
Trump’s proposed tariffs would extend to most U.S. trading partners. American agricultural exports are a favorite target for retaliation.
Should cars still have AM radios? Congress might require them.
by Henry Epp
Henry Epp / Marketplace
AM radio’s popularity has declined, leading some carmakers to drop the equipment. Broadcasters say their stations are crucial in emergencies.
Nvidia and Sherwin-Williams to enter Dow Jones stock index as Intel, Dow exit
by Stephanie Hughes
AFP via Getty Images
The ins and outs of membership in the 30-company group that represents success across industries and reflects stock market conditions.
Surveying the beaches where Navy Seals train
by Kai Ryssdal and Sophia Paliza-Carre
Sophia Paliza-Carre/Marketplace
As climate change erodes beaches, how will that impact coastal military bases?