What's the environmental impact each time we hit 'buy now,' and can we change course? NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with author J.B. MacKinnon about the impact of American consumerism on the environment, and how pulling back could positively affect the planet. Courtney Dorning
Arts workers across the country are unionizing Workers in arts and culture are currently embracing a wave of labor organizing. From museums to comic books to games, unions are coming to the arts. Andrew Limbong
Alabama Amazon warehouse gets another chance to vote on unionizing A federal labor official has approved a new election at the Amazon warehouse in Bessemer, Ala. In a previous vote, workers overwhelmingly rejected forming a union, but the results were challenged. Alina Selyukh
Amazon warehouse workers get to re-do their union vote in Alabama A federal labor official has ordered a revote in the biggest Amazon union election in the U.S. The agency found the company's anti-union tactics tainted the original vote that rejected unionizing. Alina Selyukh
U.S. air travel over Thanksgiving week set a pandemic record Kelsey Snell speaks with news editor Clint Henderson from The Points Guy about the record number of travelers in the U.S. last week.
Unpacking the Dollar Tree price hike NPR's David Folkenflik speaks with Harvard Business Professor Willy Shih about Dollar Tree increasing its prices by 25% and what that says about the state of the U.S. economy.
American whiskey makers set their sights on Europe as Trump-era tariffs are lifted The 25% tariff on U.S. whiskey will be removed in January. Gone too will be the tariffs on U.S. motorcycles and denim, all levied during the Trump administration's trade battle with the E.U. Jeff Dean
Every auto startup wants to be the next Tesla. Why these 2 may have a real shot They aren't household names yet, but Rivian and Lucid are two auto startups attracting a lot of buzz – and loads of money. Camila Domonoske
How understaffed are stores? Smaller retailers feel the holiday-shopping strain Large retailers have spent billions of dollars to woo workers. Smaller stores that can't do that expect staff shortages will lead to lost sales. They're asking shoppers to be patient. Alina Selyukh
India's farmers faced down a popular prime minister and won. What will they do now? India is repealing controversial farm laws that sparked a year of protest from farmers. Analysts say it's both a victory for nonviolent resistance, and a shrewd political move. Lauren Frayer