May 3, 2019

How to get a raise

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It's jobs day, so we talk labor markets, unemployment rates, and about the Fed. Also, a little bit about the history of technology in China.

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What does "tight labor market" mean? Opportunity!

by Tracey Samuelson

May 3, 2019

Workers' bargaining power is greater.

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This 13-year-old chief executive is her dad's boss

by Maria Hollenhorst

May 3, 2019

Alina Morse is the CEO of a multimillion-dollar candy company. Her dad works for her.

Alina Morse, founder and CEO of Zollipops, with her father, Tom Morse.

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China celebrates centennial of science turning point

by Scott Tong

May 3, 2019

One hundred years ago this week, protests set China on a path to scientific modernity.

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Music from the episode

Old Graffiti Bibio

Suga Suga Baby Bash, Frankie J

Tangerine Beach Fossils

Cirrus Bonobo

Megaton Mile Local Natives

The team

Nancy Farghalli Executive Producer

Maria Hollenhorst Producer II

Sean McHenry Director & Associate Producer II

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