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• Shutdown averted. How it all went down.

  A Republican-written spending bill is being backed by some Senate Democrats, including Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, to avoid a government shutdown. Other Democrats — and much of the voter base — aren’t happy. We’ll get into it. Then, we’ll close out the week with a round of Half Full/Half Empty, weighing in on Southwest Airlines’ new checked bag policy and $19 strawberries. Plus, in the wake of a certain duchess’ foray into television, what are your thoughts on celeb cooking shows? Here’s everything we talked about today: “The Siberian Bone Hunters Diving for Ice Age Mammoth Fossils” from The New York Times “Dr. Oz, with a TV host’s flair, promises simple solutions for America’s health care ills” by Politico “Schumer Under Fire as Pelosi and Other Democrats Criticize Shutdown Retreat” from The New York Times “Half-Past Four is the New Five O’Clock in More Efficient Workday” from Bloomberg “5 Takeaways From Meghan Markle’s Netflix Show ‘With Love, Meghan’” from The New York Times “Why does the viral Erewhon strawberry cost $19?” from Marketplace “Southwest Airlines is charging for checked bags. Will loyal flyers stick around?” from USA Today Got a question or comment for the hosts? Email [email protected] or leave us a voicemail at 508-U-B-SMART.

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• Will homebuyers spring at lower rates?

  Mortgage rates have fallen recently to 6.6% for a 30-year fixed. But will it be enough to bring prospective homebuyers off the sidelines? Not according to one survey, which found some buyers are holding out for rates below 5%. Also in this episode: The Trump administration cut USDA programs that allowed schools and food banks to buy fresh, local food. And the U.S. wants Chinese consumers to spend more, but that won’t be easy.

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• From “Unlocking the Gates”: Action and Accountability

  Real estate accounts for 18% GDP and each home sale generates two jobs. It’s a top priority for state officials and business leaders across the country to build stable communities. In Minnesota, efforts to address inequity that keeps people locked out of the property market are well-advanced. Lee sits down to interview those directly involved. This special episode comes from “Unlocking the Gates,” a new collaboration from Marketplace and APM Studios. 

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• From “Unlocking the Gates”: The Perpetual Fight

  Racial covenants along with violence, hostility and coercion played an outsized role in keeping non-white families out of sought-after suburbs. Lee learns how these practices became national policy after endorsement by the state’s wealthy business owners and powerful politicians. This special episode comes from “Unlocking the Gates,” a new collaboration from Marketplace and APM Studios. 

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• From “Unlocking the Gates”: Integration Generation

  Host Lee Hawkins investigates how a secret nighttime business deal unlocked the gates of a Minnesota suburb for dozens of Black families seeking better housing, schools, and safer neighborhoods. His own family included. This special episode comes from “Unlocking the Gates,” a new collaboration from Marketplace and APM Studios. 

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