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The 'K' in 'K-shaped economy' stands for 'kitchen'

The 'K' in 'K-shaped economy' stands for 'kitchen'

Update: 2025-10-03
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The gap between how high-income and low-income Americans are faring in this economy is growing. One example? Fast food restaurants are struggling while sit-down joints that cater to wealthier customers are A-OK. Also in this episode: “Every Screen on the Planet” author Emily Baker-White talks geopolitics behind the U.S.-China TikTok deal and a Wyoming solar panel company preps for the end of federal subsidies for residential installation.


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The 'K' in 'K-shaped economy' stands for 'kitchen'

The 'K' in 'K-shaped economy' stands for 'kitchen'

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