The Great Resignation? More like The Great Renegotiation "The Great Resignation" looks mostly like workers negotiating for a better deal. Greg Rosalsky
Uncertainty in the financial markets centers on inflation The pandemic was marked by a surge in all kinds of investments — from stocks to Bitcoin. Now surging inflation is leading to steep falls across the markets. Steve Inskeep
It's getting uglier in stock markets as fears about inflation spark a brutal drop The Federal Reserve is gearing up to raise interest rates after inflation hit a 40-year high, sparking fears in Wall Street about what these steps will mean for the economy. David Gura
A luxury cruise ship rerouted to the Bahamas over an arrest warrant for unpaid fuel The Crystal Symphony was supposed to dock in Miami, but ended up in the Bahamas after a U.S. judge granted an order to seize the ship as part of a breach-of-contract lawsuit. Rachel Treisman
Life Kit: How ethical investing works Ethical investing is popular with many Americans. But what is it exactly? NPR's Life Kit it breaks down. Lauren Migaki
Inflation pain is felt exponentially in large families Scott Simon talks with Tamika Calhoun of Jackson, Miss., about how inflation has affected the budget for her family of seven. Scott Simon
How are COVID-related expenses impacting your household budget? PPE and COVID-19 tests are increasingly becoming necessities for U.S. households. But the costs add up — both in time and money. Tell us how the need for these items is affecting you. Amy Isackson
What the recently approved bankruptcy deal means for Puerto Rico NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Natalie Jaresko, executive director of the Financial Oversight and Management Board for Puerto Rico, about the territory's recently approved bankruptcy deal. Patrick Jarenwattananon
Microsoft, redistricting, and ferries, this week. Bill Radke reviews the week's news with Kitsap Sun reporter Josh Farley, Crosscut Eastern Washington reporter Mai Hoang, and Geekwire contributing editor Mike Lewis. Kevin Kniestedt
The 'Great Resignation' is giving workers more power, Labor Secretary Walsh says NPR'S Ailsa Chang talks with Labor Secretary Marty Walsh about the underlying causes of the "Great Resignation" and what he learned this past year from conversations with Americans across the country. Ailsa Chang