Published Sep 28, 2024

Disposable income growth chugs along

Explore Denver's innovative sidewalk policy, California's EV battery recycling legislation, and the complex relationship between climate change and the military, while understanding the steady yet challenging growth in U.S. disposable income amid declining inflation trends.

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Disposable income growth chugs along

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Economic Sentiment Shift

EV Battery Recycling

Recycling Automotive Batteries

Sidewalk Solutions

Inflation Insights

Divine Nine Influence

Income Trends Stabilizing

Inflation's Real Impact

Economic Resilience

Sidewalks and Sentiment

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Urban Infrastructure

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Urban InfrastructureDenver's new sidewalk policy shifts maintenance responsibility to the city, funded by a property owner fee, aiming to improve pedestrian infrastructure and address equity issues.

Urban Infrastructure

Environmental InitiativesGina Smilich and Kai Ryssdal discuss California's groundbreaking legislation on EV battery recycling and its broader implications. They also explore the pressing issue of climate change and its impact on military readiness.

Environmental Initiatives

Inflation TrendsThe Personal Consumption Expenditures report indicates a steady decline in inflation, nearing the Federal Reserve's targets. However, consumers continue to grapple with high price levels and economic uncertainties.

Inflation Trends

Disposable IncomeDisposable income in the U.S. has grown steadily, reflecting economic normalization, but challenges like housing and retirement remain significant for many Americans.

Disposable Income

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