Ben Popken

Ben Popken @bpopken

Keep hearing how the baby formula issues started when one key factory closed in February. But supplies were already strained for a year before that. Dig deeper folks. — PolitiTweet.org

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Everyday I'm hustlin' https://t.co/2XvYWF3687 — PolitiTweet.org

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Cargo carrier FedEx will no longer require four-year degrees for pilots, following same moves by major passenger airlines earlier this year @AeroCrewNews reports, citing internal memo. Aims to boost hiring in tight labor market. — PolitiTweet.org

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Yellen says she was wrong on inflation but why was she wrong? Were they using models ? What were those model's assumptions? Who was responsible for making them? — PolitiTweet.org

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Such a good inflation story template: pick your coverage area’s signature tourist food (or other) attractions and call a dozen-plus places to track the prices this summer. Then you own your index and mine it for recurring stories. https://t.co/rQrfmvQurV — PolitiTweet.org

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Cite your sources? — PolitiTweet.org

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Robot orders hit high of 11,595 robots sold in single quarter as inflation and labor shortages persist. https://t.co/OP33Yjd0VL — PolitiTweet.org

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Just no one teach robots how to order more robots. #skynet — PolitiTweet.org

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@behaviorgap Maine beckons. — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @ZacBissonnette: Would recommend hiring Ben without reservation. One of the smartest, most innovative and most fearless people who’s ev… — PolitiTweet.org

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@ZacBissonnette Cheers Zac! Appreciate it. — PolitiTweet.org

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Too much biz reporting spotlights an issue but then says only solution is to wait for business or politicians to change. Not only does this spread learned helplessness, it's error by omission. There is always a strategy, email, site, or phone number a reader can take action on. — PolitiTweet.org

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I see some personal finance reporter roles posted. I would approach that with a strong character and reporting grounded in data, weaved with narrative with panache. And, most importantly, cap it with actionable takeaways. — PolitiTweet.org

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@LucyBayly Thanks Lucy! You rock too! Act now - supplies are limited, 1 of 1. — PolitiTweet.org

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Looking for an award-winning business reporter/editor with skill, heart, and rep, who builds teams and your news brand? Digital and analog fluent, with remote and physical newsroom experience? Legacy media and startup experience? Proven traffic generator? Try me! 😀 DMs open. — PolitiTweet.org

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Our local pizza place had three people out for covid impacts and we had to wait 1.5 hours for a pizza. They should have more people back next week but I'm a little worried about summer. — PolitiTweet.org

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Customers are already waiting 45 minutes in line at a Massachusetts ice cream store, WSJ reports. And school isn't even out yet. That will bring more tourists although hopefully some student job applicants? — PolitiTweet.org

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This summer vacay, prepare for long lines, reduced hours, and slow service - again. Persistent labor shortages and workers' job market mean many seasonal places you love to visit are once again struggling to staff up. https://t.co/IlAzOjvtBX — PolitiTweet.org

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@SusquCyclist They're at the end of their rope. — PolitiTweet.org

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Planning to visit Maine this summer and chow down on a delicious fresh lobster roll? Better bring your Benjamins. https://t.co/bn1ZhhxU4X — PolitiTweet.org

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Lobstermen have struggled with supply chain issues to get adequate amounts of the new required gear to prevent right whale entanglement. https://t.co/E94H3cfXjS — PolitiTweet.org

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Maine lobster prices hit new record, @PressHerald reports. https://t.co/XC6sXFN60a — PolitiTweet.org

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Maine lobster rolls top record $40 at season's start. Besides usual inflation suspects, supply low. Why? Water extra cold now so lobster aren't as active, lobstermen tell me. Some still gearing up, adapting to new right whale entanglement weak link regs that hit May 1. — PolitiTweet.org

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My son caught a patriotic tootsie roll tossed from the Memorial Day parade today. I didn’t know they did special editions. https://t.co/seRTPQ8fO0 — PolitiTweet.org

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Fisher cat making its nightly squawking prowl through the yard. — PolitiTweet.org

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Pueblo style IHOP, Santa Fe. https://t.co/OJuQIcwcDh — PolitiTweet.org

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There’s a helium shortage. Friend who sells helium gas said tanks used to cost $100, now $300. I swear mylar birthday balloons used to stay up for months & now droop in days. Helium not just fun - also used in MRIs In 2019 @planetmoney hit why helium supplies are squeaking: — PolitiTweet.org

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Great news for the baby formula shortage! — PolitiTweet.org

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@svaneksmith @aronczyk @USPS @USPSHelp @christopherwxyz @JodyLurie @scamshrimpi @Ryan_Harborough Lol! Tho, big red lock on slot wouldn't have stopped those burglars @svaneksmith cited, they used a stolen key to open the whole box! New thin slot design with one-way teeth installed around town a few years ago cut down on the just opportunistic mail marauders and "fishers". — PolitiTweet.org