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OPEC+ recently pledged to boost oil production by 100,000 barrels a day. Though it sounds like a lot, it likely won’t temper high oil prices much and may indicate that the oil cartel expects a dip in demand and a potential recession. Plus, credit card debt is on the rise, a new era of TV centers on Native people and Germany’s reliance on Russian oil stokes economic anxieties.

China correspondent Jennifer Pak joins us to discuss the economic implications of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan. The rate of people who don’t have health coverage in the U.S. has lowered. The surge of warehouse building raises concerns about the environment.

From the BBC World Service: Taiwan’s President Tsai highlighted a growing military threat from China, the economic reality of the highest-profile U.S. visit in 25 years. Plus, inspections on the first grain ship to leave Ukraine since the war broke out have been completed in waters off Istanbul. And, farmers say Dutch government proposals to reduce nitrogen emissions in the sector by 30% are unrealistic and unfair.

The bill especially helps Iraq and Afghanistan war veterans exposed to toxic burn pits. Questions are swirling around schools’ use of tracking software on student laptops. A study finds that low-income people suffer the most when it comes to the effects of wildfires.

Climate and energy projects could see $370 billion in fresh funding thanks to a bill proposed by Senate Democrats. It’s called the Inflation Reduction Act, and it would also revise the tax code and reduce drug prices. In a surprise turn, it appears to have been developed with the support of Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia, potentially paving the way for the bill to pass. Marketplace’s Meghan McCarty Carino speaks with Jay Koh, managing director at the Lightsmith Group, a private-equity firm that invests in climate technology. He’s read the lengthy bill and says it would be a game changer for climate tech. It would inject four times more funding than the last big federal infusion in the 2009 stimulus bill.

The shipping industry has enjoyed buoyant profitability lately. But today’s supply chain looks a lot like last year’s. That is to say … not great. In today’s show, we’ll find out why history is repeating itself. Plus, refiners are doing well despite the slide in gasoline prices, and we take a trip to HP’s ink cartridge recycling plant.

“Make Me Smart” is on summer break this week, but we’re thrilled to share an episode from our sister show “Million Bazillion,” which answers questions kids have about money.

Today’s episode tackles a question many of our grown-up listeners have too: what is cryptocurrency? Join “Million Bazillion” hosts Ryan Perez and Bridget Bodnar as they dive into the complicated world of crypto (you’ll probably recognize some familiar Marketplace folks too).

We’ll be back in your feeds on Monday, Aug. 8. Until then, keep sending your thoughts, comments and questions to [email protected] or leave us a voice message at 508-827-6278, or 508-U-B-SMART.

Global shipping giant Maersk offers up a snapshot of the state of the supply chain. Larry Adam at Raymond James co-pilots today’s discussion about market activity. A study reveals that in the face of rising costs, there’s no place like home for younger people.

BP raked in $8.5 billion in profits in the three months ending in June, and you can add that figure to the mountain of profits from other Western oil and gas companies. The position of substitute teacher has grown in prominence. High-tech companies in the U.S. are investing in China, and that raises a lot of questions.

From the BBC World Service: China has already warned of “disastrous consequences” if the U.S. House Speaker visits the island. Even the possibility of the trip has sent geopolitical tensions soaring between the U.S. and China. And geopolitical tensions can quickly spill over into economic ones for Taiwan, which is home to one of the world’s main semiconductor chip makers. Plus, the people making a living from selling waste from a landfill in Argentina.