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Many Gulf states like the United Arab Emirates are diversifying away from oil, but how do you actually measure that? After China resumed buying American soybeans, what are farmers doing now? And is your neighbor paying less for their car than you? Today on the show, we explore YOUR listener questions. <\/p>\n

Fact checking by Sierra Juarez & Emma Ferrara.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Many Gulf states like the United Arab Emirates are diversifying away from oil, but how do you actually measure that? After China resumed buying American soybeans, what are farmers doing now? And is your neighbor paying less for their car than you? Today on the show, we explore YOUR listener questions. <\/p>\n

Fact checking by Sierra Juarez<\/a> & Emma Ferrara.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Your Next Listen\u00a0<\/strong>
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