Rural Utah needs an economic boom

President Biden has signed the COVID-19 package. Lee takes a look at what the package means for Americans and Utahns alike. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

Dr. Richard Gilroy, medical director of the Liver Transplant Program, joins Lee to discuss a major increase in organ transplants due to COVID-19, including a 50% increase in liver transplants. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

Dr. Josh Andersen spoke to Mary Richards about his research into myths that are keeping people from getting a vaccine. Lee reviews the myths and the scientific evidence that people need to know. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

Rural parts of the country are getting an economic boost thanks to the construction of giant data centers. WSJ reporter David Uberti visits Umatilla, Oregon to look into whether the boom will last. Plus, the Journal’s auto columnist, Dan Neil, goes for a ride in a flying car. Kat ... Show More

There is no single definition of “rural America.” It comprises agricultural hubs, manufacturing centers, and fast-growing regions—each a regional archetypes with its own distinct challenges and opportunities. In this episode of The McKinsey Podcast, Senior Partner Nora Gardner jo ... Show More

Utah has boasted the number one economic outlook in the nation for 18 years, but according to who? Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means dive into the data and compare it to support for Utah's labor movement. Plus, chickens in theaters, two new neighborhood murals, ... Show More

In 2010, “Marketplace Morning Report” host David Brancaccio featured his hometown in a documentary about better ideas for the economy. It opened the film as an example of a place sorely needing solutions. A dozen years later, Waterville, Maine is experiencing the benefits of rein ... Show More

<p>After years of slowing growth, the Chinese government is <a href="https://www.economist.com/finance-and-economics/2024/09/27/at-last-china-pulls-the-trigger-on-a-bold-stimulus-package?utm_campaign=a.io&utm_medium=audio.podcast.np&utm_source=theintelligence&utm_content=discover ... Show More

Tom Ryan, President of Truterra, discusses how the company is working to support the profitability and resilience of farmers, while also protecting our natural resources.  Hosts: Carol Massar and Matt Miller. Producer: Sara Livezey.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat ... Show More

Today we’ll hear about:  A business owner trying to navigate a difficult economy   A son deciding who to sell his late father's business to  A new business owner celebrating her team and their success   A leader facing a logistical bottleneck for growth in a specialty sales r ... Show More

Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond President Tom Barkin discusses the outlook for the US economy and current business and consumer sentiment with Bloomberg's Matt Miller, Katie Greifeld and Mike McKee. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.