In the year 2000, measles were declared eliminated from the United States. But thanks to declining vaccination rates, Americans may have to contend with a much scarier future for the deadly disease. Today on the show, we talk about the state of measles, and we explain the role Robert F. …
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A Tariff Standoff With China, Power Outages, and the End of Christmas
Zoë Schiffer: Got it, OK. Obviously, that makes sense for logistical reasons. It’s easier to just add a tariff charge than raise the price of individual goods. But is it also a way to subtly exert pressure on the Trump Administration, or am I over-interpreting things? Louise Matsakis: I don’t …
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Lauren Goode: I think Katie should go first. She’s the boss. Katie Drummond: So as you all know, because I can’t stop talking about it, I recently returned from France, and one thing in particular that I am now pathologically fixated on, that I am recommending to all of you, …
Read More »Is Tesla on the Outs in China?
Zoë Schiffer: Can you talk to me about that relationship? And also, what is Tesla’s standing like in China? Is it viewed as a popular, cool car still? Zeyi Yang: It’s still sort of, because for the longest time, Chinese auto brands have been seen as inferior to foreign brands. …
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