Marketplace podcast

Marketplace

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.

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.

 

#300

What's sector growth without job growth?

Manufacturing production, new orders, imports, and exports were all up in May, according t... more

19 hrs Ago

25 MINS

25:17

19 hrs Ago


#299

The hourly vs. salary wage gap

Hourly wages went up 1.7% over the past year, according to Indeed Hiring Lab. Salaried wag... more

29 May 2026

25 MINS

25:25

29 May 2026


#298

"Running out of that buffer"

The personal savings rate fell to just 2.6% in April — a low not seen since June 2022, acc... more

28 May 2026

25 MINS

25:25

28 May 2026


#297

Inflation manifestation

Forget hard inflation data. Where do everyday Americans think our economy is headed? Well,... more

27 May 2026

25 MINS

25:30

27 May 2026


#296

Why gas costs more in California than Texas

As President Trump’s war in the Middle East continues, Americans continue to face higher f... more

26 May 2026

25 MINS

25:11

26 May 2026


#295

The cost of SNAP restrictions

Convenience stores face new barriers to accepting SNAP dollars this year. A USDA rule aime... more

25 May 2026

25 MINS

25:18

25 May 2026


#294

Services stall as manufacturing booms

S&P Global’s flash Purchasing Managers’ Index for May reflects “a tale of two economies.” ... more

22 May 2026

25 MINS

25:33

22 May 2026


#293

Why do some companies wait to IPO?

Elon Musk’s SpaceX just filed to go public, and OpenAI is expected to file in the fall. Bo... more

21 May 2026

25 MINS

25:14

21 May 2026


#292

Rising ACA premiums, falling enrollment: It's a vicious cycle

Affordable Care Act premiums are higher this year, after Congress declined to renew subsid... more

20 May 2026

25 MINS

25:26

20 May 2026


#291

What happens if the Fed goes mum

The era of frequent public speeches given by Federal Reserve officials on monetary policy ... more

19 May 2026

25 MINS

25:40

19 May 2026


#290

AI chips away at cybersecurity job opportunities

Cybersecurity was once the focus of a huge workforce development push. Job opportunities a... more

18 May 2026

25 MINS

25:09

18 May 2026


#289

Giving up beer to pay for gas?

New consumer data shows alcohol sales were down over 5% in April. And, as you’ve probably ... more

15 May 2026

25 MINS

25:40

15 May 2026


#288

Trump & Co. take a trip to China

President Trump arrived for trade talks in China this week with a gaggle of corporate CEOs... more

14 May 2026

25 MINS

25:29

14 May 2026


#287

Another inflation alarm bell

The cost of goods for the producers of this economy was up a whopping 6% in April, accordi... more

13 May 2026

25 MINS

25:35

13 May 2026


#286

When is inflation no longer "transitory?"

Inflation was up 3.8% in April, according to the latest CPI. Economists say the war with I... more

12 May 2026

25 MINS

25:38

12 May 2026


#285

The other shoe

Inflation and employment are the dual pillars of this economy’s health, which the Federal ... more

11 May 2026

25 MINS

25:38

11 May 2026


#284

Who's getting those tariff refunds?

U.S. Customs and Border Protection has begun processing applications for tariff refunds af... more

08 May 2026

25 MINS

25:17

08 May 2026


#283

The erosion of the American tax base

After the One Big Beautiful Bill Act reduced taxes for 85% of households, disproportionate... more

07 May 2026

25 MINS

25:22

07 May 2026


#282

What to expect in the April jobs report

The private sector added twice as many jobs in March as it did in April — it’s a promising... more

06 May 2026

25 MINS

25:39

06 May 2026


#281

Let's check in on the U.S. trade deficit

In case you forgot, President Trump's tariffs had one goal: narrow the U.S. trade deficit.... more

05 May 2026

25 MINS

25:18

05 May 2026