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

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

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#299

Trump & Co. take a trip to China

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

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#298

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

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25:35

13 May 2026


#297

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

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12 May 2026


#296

The other shoe

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

11 May 2026

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11 May 2026


#295

Who's getting those tariff refunds?

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

08 May 2026

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08 May 2026


#294

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

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07 May 2026


#293

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

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25:39

06 May 2026


#292

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

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05 May 2026


#291

Consumers might see some tariff refunds — in 2036

We’ve said from the get-go that consumers paid the bulk of President Trump’s tariffs. Now ... more

04 May 2026

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25:38

04 May 2026


#290

Consumer electronics can't keep up with AI

Bad news for your next smartphone purchase: An extended memory chip crunch is upon us, war... more

01 May 2026

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01 May 2026


#289

Growing GDP, thank GPT

U.S. gross domestic product grew by 2% in the first three months of 2026. (It’s a stark im... more

30 Apr 2026

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30 Apr 2026


#288

Powell's farewell?

Wednesday marked Jerome Powell’s final FOMC meeting as chair of the Federal Reserve. Centr... more

29 Apr 2026

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29 Apr 2026


#287

Central banks move in step, for now

The U.S. Federal Reserve meets this week — so do central banks in Japan, England, Canada, ... more

28 Apr 2026

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28 Apr 2026


#286

Home prices won't stop rising

It’s been a trend for a year now — home prices are up even though demand is sluggish. As A... more

27 Apr 2026

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27 Apr 2026


#285

When does AI become a spending suck?

Companies are using AI tools more every day. Some, like Meta, are even encouraging employe... more

24 Apr 2026

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24 Apr 2026


#284

Yet another stockpile scramble

Business activity growth soared in April, according to S&P Global’s purchasing managers in... more

23 Apr 2026

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23 Apr 2026


#283

Boeing bounces back

Boeing posted strong Q1 earnings Wednesday, and executives breathed a sigh of relief. The ... more

22 Apr 2026

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22 Apr 2026


#282

Agentic AI anxiety

Haven’t you always wished for robots to do menial labor? That’s sort of what agentic artif... more

21 Apr 2026

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21 Apr 2026


#281

Diesel prices fuel uncertainty for small businesses

Rising gas prices, stemming from President Trump’s war against Iran, have frustrated drive... more

20 Apr 2026

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20 Apr 2026