Nova Safo
Marketplace reporter covering immigration and workforce issues; filed the episode's featured story on how the new H-1B fee is affecting rural health care staffing.
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Nov 18, 2025 • 26min
Rural hospitals were already short-staffed. Then came Trump's H-1B visa fee
Nova Safo, a Marketplace reporter focusing on immigration and workforce issues, dives into the impact of the new $100,000 H-1B visa fee on rural health care staffing. This fee exacerbates existing shortages in essential health workers, halting critical hires in struggling hospitals. The conversation highlights how rural areas face intensified pressure, risking the availability of medical care. Additionally, insights on a Bitcoin downturn, Panera's sales slump, and the EV market's resilience enrich the discussion.
Nov 13, 2025 • 7min
What else is in the legislation to reopen the government? A lot.
Nova Safo, a Marketplace reporter skilled in corporate governance, dives into the intricacies of recent legislation that reopened the U.S. government. He breaks down the implications of proposed limits on proxy advisory firms, discussing their influential role in corporate voting and potential risks of undermining shareholder participation. The conversation also touches on Canada’s ambitions to become an energy superpower, exploring local economic benefits and environmental concerns linked to escalating LNG exports. It's a vibrant discussion balancing politics and corporate governance.
