Tariff impacts on business owners and your 401K, war on higher ed

Protestors hold signs that say “tariffs tax the poor” and “impeach Trump and Vance,” outside of the Pennsylvania State Capitol, as part of a nationwide day of protest organized by the 50501 movement.

Protestors hold signs that say “tariffs tax the poor” and “impeach Trump and Vance,” outside of the Pennsylvania State Capitol, as part of a nationwide day of protest organized by the 50501 movement. Credit: Paul Weaver / SOPA Images via Reuters Connect.

The manager of Rafu Bussan in Little Tokyo says she’s been stockpiling goods imported from Japan in preparation for Trump’s tariffs, but she may have to eat costs or raise prices soon. 

Stocks are in a tailspin following President Trump’s tariffs. Now’s the time to prepare for a possible recession, says personal finance columnist Michelle Singletary.

With cuts to Ivy League and other schools, President Trump tries to reshape higher education. Schools are falling in line, but some professors are fighting back.

Critics review the latest film releases: “Freaky Tales,” “A Minecraft Movie,” “The Luckiest Man in America,” and “The Friend.”

Layering matzo sheets with veggies borrows heavily from the idea of lasagna. After baking, you get layers of unbelievable lightness, and this dish works as both a satisfying side or entrée.

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Credits

Host:

Madeleine Brand

Producers:

Sarah Sweeney, Stephen Gregory, Angie Perrin, Amy Ta, Brian Hardzinski, Robin Estrin, Jack Ross, Nihar Patel, Eddie Sun