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.

 

#50

What about the regional Feds? What do they do?

The Federal Reserve Board of Governors has gotten a lot of attention lately — President Tr... more

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#49

Slo-mo jobs growth

Job growth has slowed this summer as employers ride out President Trump's economic shakeup... more

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#48

Short-term corporate borrowing climbs

“Commercial paper” is a type of short-term debt that’s paid off much faster than a typical... more

02 Sep 2025

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02 Sep 2025


#47

No, private data can't replace the BLS

As the Trump administration strips away federal data collection agencies' funding and pres... more

01 Sep 2025

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01 Sep 2025


#46

Sticky inflation, Fed drama and the rise of 'cute' debt

Core inflation rose to 2.9% in July, according to the latest PCE data — the Fed's preferre... more

29 Aug 2025

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29 Aug 2025


#45

What's really going on in the Trump economy?

The U.S. economy grew faster than expected in the second quarter of the year, with GDP rev... more

28 Aug 2025

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28 Aug 2025


#44

The relationship between consumer mood and spending? It's complicated

On Tuesday, the Conference Board reported a slight drop in consumer confidence, driven by ... more

27 Aug 2025

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27 Aug 2025


#43

Can the president remove a Fed governor?

Late Monday, President Trump announced plans to remove Lisa Cook from the Federal Reserve ... more

26 Aug 2025

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26 Aug 2025


#42

For every action, something can go sideways

President Trump's recent deal with Intel gives the U.S. government a 10% ownership stake i... more

25 Aug 2025

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25 Aug 2025


#41

Special Coverage from "Marketplace": The Real Costs

These are tumultuous times in the economy. There is inflation, a weakening job market, and... more

25 Aug 2025

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25 Aug 2025


#40

Chili's is back (baby back, baby back)

Brinker International, which owns casual dining chain Chili’s, just beat 50-year sales and... more

22 Aug 2025

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22 Aug 2025


#39

WWJPD?

Rising unemployment claims will be on Fed Chair Jay Powell's mind when he addresses the Ja... more

21 Aug 2025

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21 Aug 2025


#38

Consumers embrace their inner Maxxinista

A consumer vibes indicator, in the form of two Q2 earnings reports: TJX (which owns TJ Max... more

20 Aug 2025

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20 Aug 2025


#37

Flat pay raises are a sign o' the times

In this uncertain economy, employers want to save where they can. That’s likely why Starbu... more

19 Aug 2025

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19 Aug 2025


#36

As many shoppers scrimp and stress, the wealthiest splurge

New context for the strong-consumer-spending-and-falling-consumer-sentiment combo: Accordi... more

18 Aug 2025

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18 Aug 2025


#35

Concerned consumers keep on spending

Recent data show moderate retail sales growth in July — a positive sign for our economy? O... more

15 Aug 2025

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15 Aug 2025


#34

Producers feel the pinch

Earlier this week, the July CPI report showed consumer prices remained steady, despite tar... more

14 Aug 2025

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14 Aug 2025


#33

"Hacks" creators on collaboration, S5, and the state of comedy

HBO Max’s “Hacks” often tackles the push and pull between art and profit in the entertainm... more

13 Aug 2025

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26:36

13 Aug 2025


#32

Across regions and sectors, inflation zigs and zags

Ever read past the top line of the consumer price index? That 2.7% inflation rate varies a... more

12 Aug 2025

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26:10

12 Aug 2025


#31

Tariffs muddy the future of the global oil market

If President Donald Trump’s tariffs stymie the U.S. economy — which would, in turn, slow t... more

11 Aug 2025

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11 Aug 2025


#30

In health care sector, dread over worker deportations

The U.S. health care sector will lose crucial long-term care providers if the Trump admini... more

08 Aug 2025

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08 Aug 2025


#29

Hear that? It's productivity number noise

American worker productivity grew a modest 2.4% in the second quarter of the year. Good ne... more

07 Aug 2025

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07 Aug 2025


#28

Should we fret over rising household debt?

The latest household debt report from the New York Federal Reserve is in. Delinquencies ar... more

06 Aug 2025

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06 Aug 2025


#27

The oil-natural gas conundrum

The U.S. oil and natural gas industry is at a crossroads. As oil demand appears poised to ... more

05 Aug 2025

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05 Aug 2025


#26

Take it with a grain of salt

As President Donald Trump puts political pressure on the Bureau of Labor Statistics, exper... more

04 Aug 2025

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04 Aug 2025


#25

Trump's jobs report retaliation "raises alarm bells"

The Bureau of Labor Statistic’s July jobs report came in far below expectations. May and J... more

01 Aug 2025

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26:32

01 Aug 2025


#24

Anomaly or omen?

Employers announced around 62,000 job cuts in July, according to a report from Challenger,... more

31 Jul 2025

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31 Jul 2025


#23

Let's take a hard look at that GDP growth

U.S. GDP grew at a healthy clip in the second quarter of 2025. But a mathematical equation... more

30 Jul 2025

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30 Jul 2025


#22

Consumers are still stressed about the job market

Consumer confidence ticked up in June, according to The Conference Board. At the same time... more

29 Jul 2025

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29 Jul 2025


#21

How are lenders and borrowers feeling?

Since it’s unlikely the Fed will make any interest rate moves at this week’s meeting, it’s... more

28 Jul 2025

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28 Jul 2025