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How water moves — or stalls — the economy


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A fast-growing city in the Arizona desert wants to spend millions buying extra land just to access the water beneath it. Drought in the Panama Canal is causing headaches for a Pennsylvania customs broker. And in Texas, a shrinking water management workforce means utilities companies are recruiting high schoolers to join the trade. In this episode, we’ll dive into why water matters in this economy. Plus, small businesses navigate growing insurance premiums and teens try out LinkedIn.

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