Marketplace All-in-One

Marketplace All-in-One

Marketplace

102 episodes

Episodes

From layoff to relocation
Oct 2, 2026 · 6m
The episode previews the September federal jobs report, noting that ADP data showed strong private sector gains driven by healthcare and leisure backfilling lost temporary protected status workers.
Trump and tech leaders agree to voluntary AI safety accord
Oct 2, 2026 · 12m
Marketplace Tech Bites examines the White House’s voluntary AI safety accord and a concurrent FTC investigation into major AI labs, featuring Atlantic staff writer Will Oremus.
Inflation held steady in August. Yay?
Oct 1, 2026 · 25m
Marketplace examines rising bond yields and their impact on borrowing costs, noting that core inflation remains sticky at 3.
Mortgage rates climb, sidelining homebuyers
Oct 1, 2026 · 5m
Mortgage rates have climbed to 7.
A big change to SNAP kicks in today
Oct 1, 2026 · 6m
Major changes to the SNAP food assistance program take effect, shifting 75% of administrative costs to states and increasing paperwork burdens that…
Min Jin Lee asks, is college still a reliable investment?
Oct 1, 2026 · 28m
Rima Reza interviews Min Jin Lee about her novel American Hagwon, exploring how the Korean diaspora views education as a path to security.
AI-powered surveillance costs lives at the southern border
Oct 1, 2026 · 8m
Eileen Guo of MIT Technology Review details a joint investigation with the Times of San Diego revealing that over 1,000 migrants have died within…
OpenAI is staying private (for now)
Sep 30, 2026 · 25m
This Marketplace episode covers core inflation and GDP growth, highlighting how AI investment and data center construction are driving economic expansion.
Even middle-income folks are struggling to pay rent
Sep 30, 2026 · 6m
Marketplace discusses the latest PCE inflation data, which showed slower price growth than expected but remains above the Fed's 2% target, alongside a positive ADP jobs report.
What's old-school is new again
Sep 30, 2026 · 6m
This episode explores the cultural renaissance of analog tech, such as wired earbuds and point-and-shoot cameras, driven by nostalgia and a desire to disconnect from digital saturation.
Can data centers ever be "good neighbors"?
Sep 30, 2026 · 8m
Marketplace Tech discusses growing public distrust of data centers, with 60% of Americans opposing new construction due to localized harms like noise and rising energy costs.
Consumer confidence slides to 12-year low
Sep 29, 2026 · 25m
Marketplace examines the upcoming GDP report, noting that resilient consumer spending and AI investment are offsetting concerns about high interest rates and a stagnant labor market.
A ban on Canadian booze
Sep 29, 2026 · 6m
Marketplace reports on the escalating US-Canada trade war, detailing new import bans on Canadian alcohol and other goods amid ongoing tariff disputes.
High school lessons in business and personal finance
Sep 29, 2026 · 5m
Marketplace reports that the federal Low Income Energy Assistance program faces a stretched budget as more Americans struggle with rising energy costs, forcing states to cut benefits or deny aid.
What is shrinkflation?
Sep 29, 2026 · 30m
Hosts Ryan and Bridget investigate a mystery of missing pita chips, leading to a factory where they are accidentally shrunk by a malfunctioning machine.
Why one X user is microblogging history in real time
Sep 29, 2026 · 8m
Manny Maroda, a law clerk, shares his project of live-tweeting historical news from 25, 50, and 100 years ago on X.
Nvidia's record-breaking stock buyback
Sep 28, 2026 · 25m
Marketplace examines rising bond yields and upcoming economic data, with experts analyzing the mixed signals in the labor market.
Our trust in the federal government is dwindling
Sep 28, 2026 · 6m
Hosts discuss the US-China trade deal, noting modest tariff reductions and ongoing consumer inflation pressures.
Prepping for a deluge of labor market data
Sep 28, 2026 · 6m
This Marketplace episode examines the latest US-China trade developments, including tariff adjustments and an extended trade truce.
Amazon wants Alexa to finish your to-do list, not just research it
Sep 28, 2026 · 7m
Amazon VP Daniel Rauch explains how Alexa Plus, now a Prime benefit, leverages generative AI to complete complex tasks like booking restaurants and…
High interest rates could balloon the national debt
Sep 25, 2026 · 25m
This episode examines the limited progress in US-China trade relations, noting a minimal two-month truce extension and the absence of Chinese tech executives at a state dinner.
Day 2 of the U.S.-China summit
Sep 25, 2026 · 6m
This episode covers the ongoing US-China trade negotiations, featuring an expert who explains the recent extension of a trade truce and the complex economic dependence between the two nations.
Happy 9/25!
Sep 25, 2026 · 6m
Mavis Owusu-Gemfi discusses how Middle East conflict drives inflation and food insecurity in Africa, prompting nations to boost domestic refining and resilience.
Meta’s new Muse AI agent gives investors the warm-'n-fuzzies
Sep 25, 2026 · 15m
Marketplace Tech discusses Meta’s new AI assistant, Muse, which aims to automate daily tasks but faces hurdles regarding user trust, data privacy, and accuracy.
Fed officials speak up on inflation
Sep 24, 2026 · 25m
Marketplace examines Fed officials' conflicting signals on interest rates, noting that despite Chair Powell's preference for silence, many advocates for further hikes to combat persistent inflation.
Sin City tourism and data center discourse
Sep 24, 2026 · 6m
KPMG Chief Economist Diane Swank explains the return of "bond vigilantes" as rising Treasury yields reflect inflation concerns and term premia.
Opting for riskier mortgages
Sep 24, 2026 · 6m
This episode examines the rising popularity of adjustable-rate mortgages as fixed rates hit 7%, highlighting the risks of betting on future rate drops.
Finding common ground in the U.S.-China AI rivalry
Sep 24, 2026 · 8m
Marketplace Tech examines the complex AI safety dynamics between the US and China ahead of high-level talks in Washington.
Is money ruining fan fiction?
Sep 24, 2026 · 25m
Host Rima Reyes explores the commercialization of fanfiction with cultural commentator Josh Laura and journalist Elizabeth Minkle.
Tension grows in the housing market
Sep 23, 2026 · 25m
This episode explores the rising cost of money as bond yields hit multi-year highs, driving up mortgage rates and slowing the housing market.
The Ukraine war is pushing up diesel prices
Sep 23, 2026 · 6m
This episode covers Trump’s meeting with Zelensky regarding an energy ceasefire and the impact of Ukrainian attacks on Russian refineries on global diesel prices.
What counts as a small business?
Sep 23, 2026 · 6m
Marketplace discusses the SBA’s proposal to significantly increase size limits for federal small business contracts, highlighting expert concerns that this may disadvantage the smallest firms.
The beauty industry is betting big on AI
Sep 23, 2026 · 9m
Marketplace Tech explores how AI chatbots are transforming the $600 billion beauty industry by offering personalized skincare and makeup advice.
Time for a diesel export ban?
Sep 22, 2026 · 26m
Marketplace examines the unintended consequences of proposed diesel export bans, noting that while they may lower prices temporarily, they risk disrupting global supply chains and refiner profits.
Clearing the way for a Paramount-Warner Bros. merger
Sep 22, 2026 · 6m
Paramount Skydance settled a 12-state antitrust lawsuit to clear the path for its $111 billion acquisition of Warner Bros.
For many, higher costs to stay warm this winter
Sep 22, 2026 · 6m
Heating oil prices have surged alongside diesel due to Middle East and Ukraine conflicts, threatening to push winter bills to $6,000 for northeastern households.
The cost of digitally disconnecting
Sep 22, 2026 · 8m
Paula Mejia explores the commodification of digital detox, contrasting luxury retreats like Golden Door with accessible DIY strategies.
"Million Bazillion" Season 11 is almost here!
Sep 22, 2026 · 4m
Bridget and Ryan conclude their time-traveling adventure with Doc Jones, having saved the future of coinage.
The state of U.S.-China trade
Sep 21, 2026 · 25m
Marketplace explores the evolving US-China trade war, noting that while tariffs have eased, agricultural exports remain sluggish.
A potential U.S.-China AI agreement?
Sep 21, 2026 · 6m
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent discusses a new US-China AI dialogue aimed at establishing incident notification mechanisms and addressing security…
What to know about Trump's new green card policy
Sep 21, 2026 · 6m
Marketplace reports on the Trump administration's expanded "public charge" rule, which allows immigration officers to deny green cards if applicants…
How attitudes toward AI differ across generations
Sep 21, 2026 · 9m
AI scientist Rana Al Kalyubi discusses the divergent views on AI held by her teenage son, a power user, and her daughter, a skeptic.
Caught in the Canada trade war crossfire
Sep 18, 2026 · 26m
Marketplace discusses Fed Chair Kevin Warsh’s recent rate hike, noting his comments on "immaculate disinflation" and the political pressure from President Trump to lower rates.
No relief for high oil prices
Sep 18, 2026 · 6m
Marketplace discusses the impact of the Israel-Iran conflict on oil prices, which remain over $100 a barrel, and analyzes alternative shipping routes.
Health insurance doesn't always protect you from medical debt
Sep 18, 2026 · 6m
This episode examines how health insurance often fails to protect Americans from medical debt, citing a survey where nearly a third of insured adults…
Trump rejects AI's "effective altruism" movement
Sep 18, 2026 · 14m
Megan McCarty Carino and Prakash Devay review a chaotic week in AI, noting Trump’s clash with "doomers" and the public split among tech leaders.
Home improvement stores feel the pinch
Sep 17, 2026 · 26m
Marketplace examines the Federal Reserve’s shift toward private data, sparking debate over the future of federal statistical agencies.
The human costs of Medicaid cuts
Sep 17, 2026 · 6m
KPMG Chief Economist Diane Swank explains how Federal Reserve rate hikes and persistent inflation are driving up borrowing costs for mortgages and credit cards.
Airfares have been taking off
Sep 17, 2026 · 6m
Marketplace discusses the Federal Reserve's first rate hike in three years, driven by persistent inflation and rising airline fares fueled by jet fuel costs and reduced competition.
Should you leave the country for your next doctor’s appointment?
Sep 17, 2026 · 41m
This episode explores the rise of medical tourism, featuring Dr.
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