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Jan 2024
29m 48s

Shrinking Population = Shrinking Economy...

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Episode 238: Neal and Toby explain what countries around the world like China are doing to combat low birthrates and population decreases. Plus, why overdraft fees at banks could be a thing of the past and Tesla owners say their cars won't charge in the brutal cold. Neal shares his favorite numbers from the week and the virality of... bring laid off? Finally ... Show More
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