Nuclear power payment plan
Summary
Marketplace covers a preliminary US-Iran war deal and the Fed’s upcoming meeting under new Chair Kevin Warsh amid inflation concerns. The episode explores nuclear energy financing debates in Missouri, the decline of viral online charity trends, and the World Cup’s appeal to Latino advertisers. It also examines the complex trade-offs between cotton and synthetic fabrics and features a small business owner’s perspective on consumer spending.
Topics discussed
Sponsors: Vanta AI security and Optum healthcare
Fed meeting, Iran war deal, and inflation outlook
Debate over funding nuclear power plants via QUIP
How online charity trends became 'cringe'
World Cup viewership and the Latino consumer market
Market numbers and sponsors: Gusto, Cornerstone, GitLab
The Great American Cotton Plan and microplastics debate
Small business update and Strait of Hormuz reopening
Preview: Cloud seeding and the Great Salt Lake
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