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

A fuel-driven economy

One glaring result of President Trump’s war on Iran, one month in? High oil prices. If fue... more

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#299

Triple-digit trouble

The cost of a barrel of crude surpassed $100 over the weekend, as war in the Middle East c... more

Yesterday

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#298

Feeling down on the farm

A growing number of farmers can’t afford to plant their crops this year. It’s because of r... more

27 Mar 2026

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27 Mar 2026


#297

The Francis Scott Key Bridge, two years later

Two years ago, a shipping container crashed into the Francis Scott Key bridge in Baltimore... more

26 Mar 2026

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26 Mar 2026


#296

Import prices are sky-high. Why?

This morning, we learned that import prices rose 1.3% in February. That’s way more than ex... more

25 Mar 2026

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25 Mar 2026


#295

Wine country is heating up

As climate change drives hotter, drier summers, vineyard owners have to adapt. They’re tur... more

24 Mar 2026

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24 Mar 2026


#294

A shock to the oil system

The war in Iran has cost the global oil supply roughly 15 million barrels a day so far. To... more

23 Mar 2026

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23 Mar 2026


#293

Shop for “the drop”

Looking for an exclusive pastel Trader Joe’s mini tote? How about the latest Labubu? Once ... more

20 Mar 2026

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20 Mar 2026


#292

A small town's fight against ICE

Newport, Oregon is a small town on the coast with beautiful beach views. After the town’s ... more

19 Mar 2026

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19 Mar 2026


#291

When will the Fed shift focus to the job market?

The Federal Reserve is focused on cooling inflation right now, which has stayed stubbornly... more

18 Mar 2026

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18 Mar 2026


#290

Gas price vibe check

When gas prices go up, Americans freak out. It doesn’t matter that gas prices often fluctu... more

17 Mar 2026

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17 Mar 2026


#289

When will oil be too expensive?

Crude oil prices have risen about $30 a barrel in the three weeks since the U.S. and Israe... more

16 Mar 2026

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16 Mar 2026


#288

Tariff whack-a-mole

After the Supreme Court overturned many of President Trump’s tariffs, his administration i... more

13 Mar 2026

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13 Mar 2026


#287

Refineries brace for crude drought

President Trump’s war with Iran continues to provoke economic consequences. With the Strai... more

12 Mar 2026

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12 Mar 2026


#286

CPI, demystified

The Februrary consumer price index report is out, and it’s got some new data points that c... more

11 Mar 2026

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11 Mar 2026


#285

Jet fuel prices soar as war continues

As war in the Middle East pushes oil prices up, the price of jet fuel rises too. And that ... more

10 Mar 2026

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10 Mar 2026


#284

Consumers were pessimistic before the war. Now what?

Consumer sentiment was already trending negative before the war in Iran started, a war tha... more

09 Mar 2026

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09 Mar 2026


#283

Job numbers fall short of expectations

The latest jobs report showed a loss of 92,000 jobs in February. After months of slightly ... more

06 Mar 2026

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06 Mar 2026


#282

Why manufacturing employment continues to fall

The February jobs report isn’t out until Friday. Still, experts are all but certain the ma... more

05 Mar 2026

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05 Mar 2026


#281

"The Pitt" is the ultimate workplace drama

R. Scott Gemmill swore he’d never make another medical drama after “ER.” Good news: We’d a... more

04 Mar 2026

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04 Mar 2026