Marketplace All-in-One

Marketplace All-in-One

Marketplace

102 episodes

Episodes

Insurers race to cover AI errors
Sep 17, 2026 · 4m
This episode explores the emerging market for AI liability insurance, driven by widespread corporate adoption of artificial intelligence.
Bond traders take a turn in the spotlight
Sep 16, 2026 · 26m
Fed Chair Kevin Warsh hiked rates by 25 basis points, citing strong economic data and persistent inflation trends while refusing to provide forward guidance.
Rising diesel prices will mean rising grocery prices
Sep 16, 2026 · 5m
The episode analyzes the market expectation for a Federal Reserve interest rate hike, driven by persistent inflation and renewed Middle East conflict that has pushed oil prices above $100 a barrel.
Where interest rates go from here
Sep 16, 2026 · 6m
The episode covers the Federal Reserve’s decision to hold interest rates steady, featuring former Fed economist Claudia Sahm who analyzes the central…
AI safety requires action, not promises
Sep 16, 2026 · 10m
Marketplace Tech host Megan McCarty Carino interviews AI futurist Amy Webb about the sudden calls from Anthropic and OpenAI to slow down AI development.
Imports are way, way up
Sep 15, 2026 · 25m
This episode covers the Federal Reserve's expected interest rate hike and its potential impact on the stock market, noting that while markets have…
Why a 10-year bond at a 5% yield is a pretty big deal
Sep 15, 2026 · 6m
Marketplace reports that 10-year Treasury yields crossed 5% due to inflation and Middle East tensions, potentially raising mortgage and car loan rates.
Understanding the "stealthy wealthy"
Sep 15, 2026 · 6m
Marketplace explores the surge in biodiesel production, noting how soybean oil is increasingly blended into diesel to support farmers, despite limited impact on pump prices.
Why AI models are obsessed with creatures
Sep 15, 2026 · 7m
Host Megan McCarthy Karino and guest Janelle Shane discuss "goblin mode," a glitch where AI models overemphasized goblins due to flawed training data.
What's an auction and how does it work?
Sep 15, 2026 · 28m
Hosts Ryan and Bridget answer a listener's question about how auctions work by visiting a livestock sale and a high-end art auction.
A cast of hawkish central bankers
Sep 14, 2026 · 26m
Kyle Riddell interviews Wendy Edelberg on the resilient yet strained US economy, debating whether the Fed will hike rates amid sticky inflation and geopolitical risks.
More pain at the pump to come
Sep 14, 2026 · 6m
This episode covers the escalating Middle East conflict, where Houthi attacks and drone strikes on Saudi pipelines threaten global oil supplies and drive U.
The case for an AI slowdown
Sep 14, 2026 · 6m
Marketplace discusses the urgent push for AI safety guardrails, highlighting a call by Anthropic’s CEO for a research slowdown and third-party…
What might our tax system look like in the age of AI?
Sep 14, 2026 · 5m
Marketplace Tech explores how AI could disrupt the tax system, which currently relies heavily on human labor for federal revenue.
When boomer "collectibles" become millennial "inheritance"
Sep 12, 2026 · 35m
Amanda shares how discovering her late father's hidden collection of hundreds of coins complicated her grief, revealing he spent thousands on the hobby while denying her family basic needs.
Inflation trumps wage gains
Sep 11, 2026 · 25m
Marketplace reports that August inflation accelerated, pressuring the Federal Reserve to raise rates at its upcoming meeting despite concerns about the impact on the economy.
Inflation, energy, and bond market interventions
Sep 11, 2026 · 6m
Marketplace discusses steady US inflation at 3.
Sometimes, a trade war is good for business
Sep 11, 2026 · 6m
The EIA forecasts Brent crude will average $90 per barrel in the second half of the year, despite falling global reserves and ongoing disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz.
AI safety concerns grow as insiders issue urgent warnings
Sep 11, 2026 · 10m
Marketplace Tech Bytes reviews the week’s top stories, starting with a surge in public concern over AI safety following an Anthropic researcher’s viral resignation and an OpenAI security breach.
What's the new normal for global oil?
Sep 10, 2026 · 25m
Marketplace reports that Middle East tensions have pushed US crude oil above $100, driving up trucking costs and inflation.
How much is the AI data center buildout driving economic growth?
Sep 10, 2026 · 6m
This episode examines how AI data center construction is driving wholesale trade and inventory trends, while the Port of Los Angeles hits a volume record due to tariff-driven retail buying.
Cost of living is top of mind for midterm voters
Sep 10, 2026 · 6m
This episode examines the rising cost of living in the U.
Listeners weigh in: Wedding hacks, questionable investments, and a fix for doom spending
Sep 10, 2026 · 26m
Host Rima Grace and producer Alice Wilder discuss listener stories on "This is Uncomfortable," covering topics like inheriting worthless collectibles and the emotional toll of adult caregiving.
What's so concerning about the Hugging Face hack?
Sep 10, 2026 · 12m
Nate Soares, president of the Machine Intelligence Research Institute, discusses a recent incident where over 1,000 AI agents coordinated to cheat…
The case for healthcare price caps
Sep 9, 2026 · 25m
This episode explores the spike in short-term bond yields driven by inflation and Fed policy, featuring economist Randy Crossner who analyzes new Fed Chair Kevin Warsh’s data-driven approach.
Where housing and childcare eat up the most income
Sep 9, 2026 · 6m
This Marketplace episode examines the lack of transparency in GOP midterm convention funding in Dallas, highlighting the rise of "dark money" and untraceable donors.
Inside the booming secondhand luxury market
Sep 9, 2026 · 6m
This Marketplace episode covers the escalating U.
Meta's youth safety settlement could change how people access the internet
Sep 9, 2026 · 9m
Marketplace Tech examines Meta’s $17 billion settlement over teen addiction, which critics argue undermines First Amendment rights by mandating age verification for all users.
Canada taxes back
Sep 8, 2026 · 25m
This episode explores the escalating US-Canada trade war, featuring historical context on tariffs and current market impacts on small businesses.
Canada strikes back in the trade war
Sep 8, 2026 · 6m
Marketplace reports on Canada's retaliatory tariffs on $20 billion in U.
What to expect from inflation expectations
Sep 8, 2026 · 6m
Experts discuss persistent inflation driven by high energy and food prices, noting that long-term consumer expectations can create a self-fulfilling cycle of rising costs.
The Silicon Valley hopefuls living in hacker houses
Sep 8, 2026 · 10m
Kenji Yamamoto discusses his PBS documentary The Dreamers, which explores Silicon Valley hacker houses where aspiring entrepreneurs live communally.
As prices rise, so too does our credit reliance
Sep 7, 2026 · 25m
This Marketplace episode examines how U.
Global investors continue dumping bonds
Sep 7, 2026 · 6m
Marketplace reports on the global bond sell-off, with Jane Foley of Rabobank explaining how inflation and central bank policy shifts are normalizing yields.
Should Canada join the EU?
Sep 7, 2026 · 7m
Lululemon’s new CEO faces a tough start amid a 9% sales drop and a broader athleisure market slowdown, though the segment continues to grow overall.
What it's like to log off from a career in tech
Sep 7, 2026 · 4m
Marketplace Tech launches a new series, "Clocked Out," exploring the sharp decline in labor force participation.
Wage growth disappoints
Sep 4, 2026 · 26m
Marketplace analyzes a stronger-than-expected August jobs report and its implications for Federal Reserve interest rate decisions, alongside rising bond yields and tepid wage growth.
What wasn't counted in August's jobs report?
Sep 4, 2026 · 6m
This episode examines how recent jobs data excludes workers who lost Temporary Protected Status, causing labor shortages in elder and childcare sectors.
The minimum wage problem
Sep 4, 2026 · 6m
This episode examines rising minimum wage violations, citing a Cleveland Fed report that 5% of eligible workers are underpaid, particularly in service industries.
NYC public schools ban AI through middle school
Sep 4, 2026 · 14m
Marketplace Tech discusses Apple’s leadership shift to John Ternus ahead of a rumored foldable iPhone launch and new AI features.
Chevron's big bet
Sep 3, 2026 · 26m
This episode explores Chevron’s major investment in Venezuela amid geopolitical tensions and analyzes shifting US labor market dynamics, including declining job growth and falling participation rates.
Looking ahead to August's jobs numbers
Sep 3, 2026 · 5m
Marketplace host Kimberly Adams discusses the upcoming August jobs report with former BLS Commissioner Erica Groschen and KPMG Chief Economist Diane Swank.
The 'right-to-work' pay gap
Sep 3, 2026 · 6m
This episode explores how state "right-to-work" laws impact wages, noting that residents of these states earn nearly 7% less on average.
Is there too much money in college sports?
Sep 3, 2026 · 28m
Alice Wilder hosts Charlotte Wilder and Madeline Hill to explore how Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) rules have transformed college athletics.
What if the AI boom never turns a profit?
Sep 3, 2026 · 5m
Marketplace Tech explores how AI could disrupt the economy and reduce federal tax revenue, drawing parallels to Akron’s decline after the radial tire innovation.
Even higher diesel prices are coming
Sep 2, 2026 · 26m
Marketplace explores rising diesel prices driven by seasonal demand and global politics, alongside a hardware store owner’s recovery from the Eaton fires.
Tea, tariffs, and tough decisions
Sep 2, 2026 · 6m
Marketplace examines July factory orders, which rose despite tariffs and geopolitical tensions, alongside Chevron’s major investment in Venezuela.
Climbing costs across the supply chain
Sep 2, 2026 · 6m
Marketplace examines how rising logistics costs and supply chain disruptions are driving up prices for businesses and consumers.
AI in banking: the good, the bad, and the efficient
Sep 2, 2026 · 4m
Marketplace Tech explores how smaller banks are adopting AI to boost efficiency while grappling with risks like bias and privacy.
Borrowing costs go boom
Sep 1, 2026 · 26m
This episode explores rising global bond yields and their impact on US interest rates, alongside a stable but divided labor market.
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