Darian Woods
Stories
-
In The West, 2 Conditions Are On A Collision Course: Drought And Growing Population
An epic drought and population explosion is draining Lake Mead and the Colorado River, which millions in the Southwestern U.S. rely on.
-
From 'The Indicator': Holy Cow, It's Fake Meat!
The plant-based meat industry is growing rapidly, and companies that have traditionally focused on fattening cows with grass, corn, soy and other crops are now trying to take beef out of the equation.
-
'The Indicator': The Time The U.S. Paid Off All Its Debt
The Senate is set to go on break without raising the debt ceiling, prompting grievances among Washington lawmakers. But the only time in history the debt was paid down, it didn't go quite as planned.
-
Short Of Workers, Employers Are Getting Creative To Entice People Into Construction
Demand for homes has increased dramatically this year amidst a labor shortage in the construction industry. So employers are increasing wages and getting creative to entice people into the trades.
-
A Racist Law From 1834 Stands In The Way Of A Chehalis Tribe Business Venture
The Chehalis Tribe in Washington state has a plan to create jobs and revenue. The problem? A racist law from 1834.
-
Toothpaste Tablets: Children Weigh In As Some The Toughest Critics Of Dental Products
It might be the best product in the world, but that doesn't mean people will try it. What does it take to get consumers to try something new — like toothpaste tablets?
-
Seem Too Good To Be True? Once, A Pepsi Promotion With Big Promises Ended In Disaster
Have you ever dreamed of winning a promotion that seems too good to be true? From Planet Money, the podcast The Indicator has the story of a promotion that went terribly wrong for Pepsi.
-
Optimizing Your Pandemic Charity
Running the numbers on giving in the time of coronavirus
-
The Opium Cycle
There is a pattern that has repeated itself throughout the history of the opium trade.
-
How Jamaica Found A Creative Solution To An Age-Old Problem For Central Bankers
The Bank of Jamaica has committed to aggressively managing inflation. The strategy involves an unusual public relations campaign using catchy reggae music and videos.
