Summary: <p style="text-align: left;">April retail sales numbers are making an already confusing economy even more confusing. Folks are putting off purchasing big-ticket items, yet are still splurging on services. The economy hasn’t returned to normal, but maybe “normal” is different now. We’ll also look at whether Congress can regulate artificial intelligence and who gets a leg up from welfare reform and work requirements, courtesy of <a href="https://www.marketplace.org/shows/the-uncertain-hour/chapter-5-profits-and-perverse-incentives/">Marketplace’s podcast “The Uncertain Hour.”</a></p>
