Investigative health care reporter Katie Thomas discusses the booming trend of 'tongue-tie releases' on babies, driven by profit and often causing harm. The podcast explores the controversy, lack of strong medical evidence, and unethical practices in the healthcare system surrounding this procedure.

Investigative health care reporter Katie Thomas discusses the booming pet care industry in the US, delving into rising veterinary costs and the emotional and financial strains on pet owners. The impact of big corporations entering the field, the ethical dilemmas faced by pet owners for expensive treatments, and the differences between pet insurance and human health insurance are highlighted in the conversation.

Amy Glaser, Bill Pulte, and Katie Thomas discuss June job trends, housing market impact, and consumer sentiment. Topics include skills matching, housing affordability, and July 4th spending habits.

Experts and influencers discuss the future of accounting, including the impact of AI and technology, the need for integration of AI tools, and the shift towards strategic thinking and higher-level tasks for accountants.

For decades, the law has sought to restrain nursing homes from trying to control the behavior of dementia patients with antipsychotic drugs, which are known to have adverse health effects. An alarming rise in schizophrenia diagnoses suggests some homes have found a way to skirt the rules.We hear the story of David Blakeney, a dementia sufferer whose health declined rapidly after he was placed in a South Carolina nursing home.Guest: Katie Thomas, a reporter covering the business of health care for The New York Times. Sign up here to get The Daily in your inbox each morning. And for an exclusive look at how the biggest stories on our show come together, subscribe to our newsletter. Background reading: A Times investigation into the widespread use of antipsychotic drugs in nursing homes. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily. Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Mark Gurman, Bloomberg News Chief Technology Correspondent, dives into Peloton's surprising stock recovery and strategic shift from hardware to a subscription model. Katie Thomas of Kearney discusses the booming wellness industry, projected to grow from $3.4 trillion to $8.5 trillion by 2027. Max Chafkin touches on Elon Musk’s ventures, including Neuralink's innovative chip for paralyzed patients. Erik Hirsch emphasizes the evolving private market landscape amidst economic challenges, pointing out new investment opportunities driven by an aging population.

Guests Jim Ellis, Katie Thomas, and Dana D’Auria discuss struggles of pharmacies like Walgreens and CVS amidst inflation, competition, and innovation. Topics include health and wellness initiatives, consumer responses to inflation, and investment strategies in uncertain markets.

Netflix's strong earnings report and future outlook, executive support for Trump and concerns about instability, understanding consumer stress and sentiment, Tesla's earnings and trading trends, cybersecurity and wealth management for small businesses, market sentiment and the Fed's uncertainty, analyzing a stock's performance and the importance of stock picking.

Shehzad Qazi and Dexter Roberts break down the latest headlines out of China including concerns over the financial sector. Katie Thomas discusses retail earnings and the challenges of transitioning to household consumption in China. Jeff Krumpelman gives a bullish outlook on the consumer and stock market recovery.

CPA and digital marketer Katie Thomas shares how an accountant added $70k in monthly recurring revenue through digital marketing. Topics include finding quality clients, using content and social media, and maximizing marketing strategies for accounting firms.