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Every weekday, host Kai Ryssdal helps you make sense of the day's business and economic news — no econ degree or finance background required. "Marketplace" takes you beyond the numbers, bringing you context. Our team of reporters all over the world speak with CEOs, policymakers and regular people just trying to get by.
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- Todayconversational25 min5-min read
Nuclear power payment plan
The episode covers a range of economic and cultural issues, including a preliminary U.S.-Iran peace deal, the Federal Reserve’s upcoming meeting under new chair Kevin Warsh, debates over nuclear energy financing in Missouri, the decline of viral charity campaigns online, the economic impact of the World Cup on Latino audiences, and a government-backed push to revive American cotton amid environmental and health concerns. Despite inflationary pressures from energy prices, the Fed faces political pressure to cut rates while navigating volatile market expectations.
- 2 days ago36 min
From "How We Survive": How to Dim the Sun
Today, we’re featuring an episode from the new season of “How We Survive.” Could dimming the sun be the key to cooling things down before the climate crisis worsens? Some scientists say yes, that we can cool the earth by launching tons of sulfur dioxide into the stratosphere. It’s a type of solar geoengineering that was once seen as preposterous, meant to exist only in the pages of a sci-fi novel. But now, it’s a reality. To find out for ourselves, we travel to Northern California where two entrepreneurs are launching sulfur-filled balloons from the top of stacked shipping containers. Later, we talk with scientists on both sides of this issue to find out if solar geoengineering could help prevent catastrophic tipping points or introduce a whole new slew of cascading consequences.
- 3 days ago25 min
The SpaceX share lock-up period, explained
SpaceX went public Friday, with much pomp and circumstance. Investors are already buying and selling the company’s stock — well, some investors. Employees, early investors, and Elon Musk all held SpaceX stock pre-IPO. Now, the company will supervise when and how they can sell it off. In this episode, we explain why. Plus: An unlikely city tops list of best metro areas for recent college grads, an AI chatbot helps one reporter sell his house, and we break down the week’s economic headlines.Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletter.Marketplace is more than a radio show. Check out our original reporting and financial literacy content at marketplace.org — and consider making an investment in our future.
- 4 days ago25 min
Gas prices will probably go up this summer
Hate to be the bearer of bad news, but all three economists we asked say gas prices are due for another hike this summer. The war in Iran continues to drain oil reserves in the U.S. and abroad, and eventually prices will have to match growing supply-demand tension. (Yes, that’s even if the war ends today.) Also in this episode: Bond investors expect inflation to stick around for a while, a trio of upcoming IPOs will barely put a dent in total market cap, and Kansas City short-term rental demand disappoints as World Cup kicks off.Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletter.Marketplace is more than a radio show. Check out our original reporting and financial literacy content at marketplace.org — and consider making an investment in our future.
- 5 days ago25 min
May CPI: glass half-empty, glass half-full
The May CPI report dropped Wednesday and it’s a doozy: Inflation rose 4.2% over the last 12 months. This means wallet pressure is bearing down on consumers, as wage growth lags behind price growth. On the other hand, the CPI report includes signals that inflation may have reached its peak. In this episode, an optimist’s and pessimist’s reading of the latest inflation data. Plus: Slowing immigration will have long-term effects on the U.S. economy, and summer camps shift to accommodate anxious teens.Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletter.Marketplace is more than a radio show. Check out our original reporting and financial literacy content at marketplace.org — and consider making an investment in our future.
- 6 days ago25 min
Why did BoA tell investors to "take profits"?
Bank of America advised investors late last week that too many red flags pointed to a market peak, and that it was time to “take profits.” In plain English? The stock market could see a downward turn soon, so it may be time to sell. In this episode, why tell investors to sell? Plus: Ongoing war in Iran strengthens oil and gas outlooks, we check in on foreign trade zones operating under new Trump-era rules, and packaged food brands face myriad potential headwinds.Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletter.Marketplace is more than a radio show. Check out our original reporting and financial literacy content at marketplace.org — and consider making an investment in our future.
- 1 weeks agoconversational25 min4-min read
Fed eyes sluggish wage growth
This episode of Marketplace examines how inflation and wage stagnation are squeezing American households, while spotlighting unconventional business models—from relocating historic homes to reviving legacy tech brands like AOL—and how small businesses are adapting to economic pressures through cost-saving strategies like home cooking and low-cost theater pricing.
- 1 weeks agoconversational25 min4-min read
It's not just you — healthcare deductibles are ballooning
Strong job growth in May—172,000 new jobs—signaled a resilient labor market, particularly in hospitality, healthcare, and construction, but Wall Street reacted negatively due to fears the Fed may delay or reverse rate cuts. Wage growth remains sluggish at 3.4%, failing to keep pace with inflation, while rising deductibles in health insurance are making coverage less accessible despite enrollment gains under the ACA.
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