Make Me Smart: A very cherry blossomy edition - a podcast by Marketplace

Today’s News Fix comes with a side of cherry blossom-themed cocktails: New survey data shows that while most workers in the United States value paid time off, nearly half aren’t using all their vacation time. We’ll get into what the new research says about norms in the American workforce. And, it’s Trans Day of Visibility. We’ll explore how the LGBTQ+ community experiences the economy differently and how language shapes discussions of LGBTQ+ issues. Plus, we’ll play a round of Half Full / Half Empty!

Here’s everything we talked about today:

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  • “A guide to words related to gender identity and sexual orientation” from The Washington Post
  
  
  
  

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  • “The LGBTQI+ Economic and Financial Survey” from the Center for LGBTQ Economic Advancement & Research
  
  
  
  

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  • “Nearly half of American workers don’t take all of their PTO” from Business Insider
  
  
  
  

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  • “How Americans View Their Jobs” from Pew Research
  
  
  
  

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  • “How 3D printing could revolutionize auto manufacturing” from Marketplace
  
  
  
  

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  • “Why CDs are music to banks’ ears right now” from Marketplace
  
  
  
  

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  • “Could return-free tax filing actually be on the horizon?” from Marketplace
  
  
  
  

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  • “Ramen for breakfast? Cup Noodles’ new flavor tastes like egg, sausage and maple syrup pancakes” from CNBC
  
  
  
  

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