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Sarah Leeson

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Umich graduate, writing enthusiast, huge nerd, former peon at @WGBH at @IHubRadio, @WBUR, and @MichiganRadio. Bumming around @Marketplace these days.
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Forget rush hour, traffic has become an all-day problem

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By Kai Ryssdal Verified, Sarah Leeson, Juliana Kaplan Verified
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Whether it’s stop-and-start traffic or overcrowded subway cars, commuting can be a bit of a nightmare. And frequent travelers may have noticed that it’s no longer just during that morning rush to the office or on the way home that they’re running into congestion. In fact, Americans are spending more time in traffic than ever, hitting an average of 63 hours per year in 2024.
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Small businesses are folding under tariff pressure

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By Kristin Schwab Verified, Sarah Leeson
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While the tariffs initially imposed by the Trump Administration in 2025 were struck down in court, a lot of economic headwinds remain for businesses this year. Over the course of last year, bankruptcy filings from businesses rose more than 7%. For small businesses specifically, bankruptcy filings were up 67% in the first quarter of 2026 compared to the first quarter of last year.
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Supreme Court decision axes the idea of independent agencies — except for the Federal Reserve

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By Kai Ryssdal Verified, Sarah Leeson
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In a huge moment for Federal Reserve independence, the U.S. Supreme Court announced on Monday in a 5-4 decision that Federal Reserve Board of Governors member, Lisa Cook, will not be removed from her position, despite President Trump’s attempt to fire her. However, the court's opinion did not end there. Leah Litman is a law professor at the University of Michigan.
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