The president's new power over independent agencies
Summary
Marketplace analyzes Supreme Court rulings that empower the president to fire heads of independent agencies, while sparing the Federal Reserve. The episode examines rising shipping costs driven by geopolitical tensions and potential tariffs, alongside a June jobs report showing growth in service sectors but stagnation in tech. Additional segments cover the high costs of US infrastructure projects, Comcast’s spin-off of NBCUniversal, and the estate sale industry.
Topics discussed
Sponsors and show introduction
Supreme Court rulings on independent agencies and the Fed
June jobs report preview and labor market trends
Rising shipping costs due to war and tariffs
The hidden costs of US infrastructure projects
Market numbers and space industry news
Sponsors: Gusto, Vanta, and Dell
Comcast spins off NBCUniversal media assets
Adventures in Housing: Luxury estate sales
Ford rehires engineers after AI experiment fails
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