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Treasury yields have been climbing over the past year, which affects the cost of all sorts of borrowing, including mortgages. Treasury is a fancy word for government debt — a government that just got a ton of new lawmakers. So, will a Democratic-led Congress reverse that upward yield trajectory? We’ll explain. Also in this episode: Property tax ballot measures divide voters, data center opposition forges bipartisan bonds in Alabama, and school cafeterias face financial strain.

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How this week's election results can impact the bond market — and interest rates
Wyoming and Florida voters come to different conclusions on property tax reform
Data center opposition is forging unlikely bipartisan alliances in Alabama
Free school lunch is no longer on the menu for many kids. It's one of many strains on cafeterias

Election day has come and gone, and big changes are coming to Capitol Hill next year when the new Democrat-majority Congress takes office. In the meantime, the economy keeps humming along. Investors, though, see potential for gridlock when it comes to governing — and aren't upset about it. And later in the show, Major League Baseball owners appear ready to lock out players when their union’s collective bargaining agreement expires on Dec. 1. At issue is baseball's competitive advantage.

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Major League Baseball argues a salary cap would bring competitive balance

Voter frustration with the economy helped the Democrats win control of Congress. But data centers were also on the ballot yesterday, and they got a big thumbs down from voters. Voters were deciding on more than 40 data center measures. According to the tracking website Data Centers on the Ballot, voters passed 33 provisions to restrict data centers. Only one proposal to allow more data centers passed. Plus, the day after midterms, how should you navigate political conversations at work?

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It's the day after the election. Should we talk politics in the office?

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A growing number of lawsuits accuse AI companies of harming users — alleging chatbots have encouraged self-harm, reinforced delusions, or failed to recognize signs of distress.

And yet at the same time, a growing number of users, particularly younger ones, say they're turning to AI for emotional support.

Dr. John Torous studies how technology interacts with mental health. He says in the case of AI, it's complicated.

More on this:

Nearly 2 out of 3 teens and tweens use AI chatbots, new research shows — from NPR

An independent benchmark for AI in mental health — from MindBench.ai

Development, validation and AI chatbot evaluation of the Adolescent Mental Health AI Response Tool — from Nature

The September Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey from the BLS is out, and things in this labor market are mostly unchanged, although quits were up a bit. Still, economists are clear: Now is not the time to leave your job without another one lined up. Also in this episode: That stiff labor market may be hampering productivity, warehousing costs are up as retailers scramble for the holidays, and pro baseball faces a lockout in 2027.

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What continued productivity growth might say about this economy
Quits ticked up in September, but economists say it’s still a terrible time to leave your job
Sometimes leaving the workforce turns into a labor of love
Why warehouse space is getting harder and more expensive to come by
Companies invest big in pet food research
MLB players look to defend free labor market as owners push for a salary cap