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David Brancaccio

"Future Effects" Senior Correspondent

David Brancaccio is Marketplace’s “future effects” senior correspondent. In this role, David aims to explore how short-term thinking can impact our personal finances, innovation, government policy, and more.

David worked as the host and senior editor of “Marketplace Morning Report” from 2013 to 2026, where he focused on the regulation of financial markets, the role of technology in labor markets, the history of innovation, digital privacy, sustainability, social enterprises, and financial vulnerability in older adults. David freelanced for Marketplace in 1989 before becoming the program’s European correspondent based in London in 1990.

David hosted the evening program from 1993-2003, then anchored the award-winning public television news program “Now” on PBS after a period co-hosting with journalist Bill Moyers. David has co-produced and appeared in several documentaries, including “Fixing the Future,” about alternative approaches to the economy, and “On Thin Ice,” about climate change and water security, with mountaineer Conrad Anker. David is the author of “Squandering Aimlessly,” a book about personal values and money. He enjoys moderating public policy discussions, including at the Aspen Ideas Festival, Chicago Ideas Week, and the Camden Conference in Maine.

David is from Waterville, Maine, and has degrees from Wesleyan and Stanford universities. Honors include the Peabody, Alfred I. duPont-Columbia University, Emmy, and Walter Cronkite awards. He is married to Mary Brancaccio, a poet and educator. They have three offspring, all adults. He likes making beer and building (and launching) pretty big rockets. Among his heroes are Edward R. Murrow and Wolfman Jack.

Latest from David Brancaccio

  • Are the days of sky-high egg prices behind us?
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    One of the highlights from this week’s Consumer Price Index inflation report: prices for “food at home” fell for a second month. We look at how egg prices have tumbled from their highs earlier this year. Plus, today’s planned debt ceiling negotiations between President Biden and Congressional leaders have been scrapped, but both sides are saying it’s not a sign of a wider breakdown in talks. And, the BBC’s Victoria Craig reports from Turkey on how the war in Ukraine has affected housing prices in some Turkish cities. 

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  • Turkey goes to the polls in pivotal election
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    From the BBC World Service: Polls are tight in Turkey ahead of this Sunday’s crucial presidential election, where the faltering economy is in the spotlight. We look at what both candidates are saying as voters head to the polls. Plus, the UK economy is doing better than expected, according to the latest GDP figures, which are up 0.1%. And, Liverpool in the UK is expecting an economic boost as it prepares to host the Eurovision Song Contest on Saturday.

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  • The scandal, which unfolded in the sleepy town of Dixon, Illinois, saw the city's comptroller steal $53 million over her 20-year career.
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    What we can learn about how fraud happens and how can cities guard against it.

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  • Google races to catch up in big tech’s AI craze

    Google is pushing in its chips to compete with OpenAI and other big tech companies in the race to develop increasingly complex artificial intelligence. We look at what the company’s CEO, Sundar Pichai, had to say about the ongoing AI arms race going on in Silicon Valley and how Google is planning to compete. Plus, the Bank of England has hiked interest rates, which comes at a time of economic stagnation in addition to eye-watering inflation. And, we chat with Bob Brown of The CPA Solution about the biggest municipal fraud scheme in U.S. history. 

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  • Yellen warns of global financial chaos ahead of U.S. debt deadline
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    With about three weeks left before the U.S. government runs out of money to pay its dues, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is saying at a meeting of G7 finance ministers that the wider global economy is at risk if the White House and Congressional Republicans fail to reach a deal. Plus, Title 42, a key pandemic-era border rule, expires today. We look at how the post-pandemic recovery led to an influx in border crossings. And, new guidelines on mammograms could help women screen out breast cancer earlier, but it also comes with extra costs. 

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  • How is Europe looking to regulate artificial intelligence?
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    From the BBC World Service: With rapid gains being made in the world of AI, regulators are now scrambling to catch up. Lawmakers in Europe are today considering new rules to manage the industry. We hear from one of those who’s been involved in drawing up the legislation. Plus, markets are poised for another rate rise from the Bank of England. And, how Cairo could become a center for fashion as it hosts its first Fashion Week this weekend.

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  • Inflation tapered again — where does the Fed go from here?
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    Today’s Consumer Price Index data on inflation is out, and it showed something that will buoy the spirits of monetary policymakers everywhere — inflation again tapered, the tenth-straight month of decline. Susan Schmidt, Head of Public Equities at the State of Wisconsin Investment Board, helps us break down the latest report. Plus, the BBC spoke with an executive at the German carmaker BMW about the Inflation Reduction Act. And, the rising cost of food in Turkey, which is part of the country’s broader economic problems, is affecting voters’ opinions ahead of upcoming elections. 

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  • The good times may be slowing for Airbnb
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    Airbnb reported its first-quarter earnings yesterday, and it was a thoroughly mixed bag for investors. On one hand, last quarter looked pretty good — on the other, the gig-work hospitality company is projecting fewer bookings even as the summer travel season kicks off. We take a closer look at what the report says. Plus, states in the Mountain West are experiencing inflation at higher rates than other regions, partly due to high prices at the pump. And, the United Nations is turning to GoFundMe to raise money to avert an ecological disaster in war-torn Yemen.

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  • BMW: Infrastructure more important than green subsidies

    From the BBC World Service: BMW Chief Financial Officer Nicolas Peter tells us that President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act confirms they’re heading in the right direction as an organisation, but it’s infrastructure not subsidies that the industry needs. Plus ex NFL star JJ Watt explains why he’s investing in an English Soccer team, and finally, BBC’s Sydney reporter Phil Mercer reports from Australia the government has brought 10 days paid leave to help those suffering domestic abuse.

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  • Banks get a health checkup from the Fed
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    The Fed’s closely-watched Financial Stability Report was released yesterday, and monetary policymakers pointed to some areas of concern like commercial real estate loans. But there were also signs of resilience in the banking sector. Plus, Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak spoke with the BBC about the dangers of rapid artificial intelligence development. And, a recent survey conducted by the National Federation of Independent Business says that small business owners are increasingly gloomy about the short-term future of the economy.  

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