Archive - Stories by Alana Semuels

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I co-host (?) a podcast episode

May 11

On barely getting by in a strong economy

May 2

On the staffing crisis in American cities

Apr 9

Inside a wildly popular TV show for babies

Mar 16

If people can't afford a house near your office, and they're just as productive at home, why make them come back?

Mar 11

One explanation for inflation is demographics.

Feb 25

Sexual assault, wage theft, dangerous roads, and more

Feb 7

The scoop that wasn't

Jan 21

On the emissions caused by consumer purchases, and who should really shoulder the guilt.

Jan 6

All those new jobs come with the smell of rotten eggs

Dec 15, 2021

Time to start buying used gifts, people!

Nov 26, 2021

It just makes everything worse for truck drivers.

Nov 12, 2021

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