#898: American big cities have fewer and fewer children living in them. A Chinese chip maker makes a big splash in its market debut, shaking up the semiconductor industry. Ford is hoping the aftermarket industry for their cars becomes a growth opportunity. Toby examines the trend of microinfluencers. Finally, Cracker Barrel is axing its CEO.
0:00 - Ella Langley tops Billboard chart
2:30 - Kids are leaving big cities
8:45 - Chinese chip champion
14:00 - Ford car drops
17:00 - Toby’s trends: microinfluencers
21:00 - Headlines
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