From Hollywood Origins to Corporate Bankruptcy: A Tale of Jacksonville and WeWork

President Joe Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act promised $370bn for green infrastructure and industry. It has spurred a surge in massive construction efforts such as battery plants and electric-vehicle factories. Our correspondent goes on a road trip, visiting small towns with big new projects under way and gauging the success of Mr Biden’s economic policy so far.

Hosts: Alice Fulwood, Tom Lee-Devlin and Henry Tricks

Runtime: 44 min

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