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

Feb 1, 2019
Cutting out the med middleman
What will the jobs numbers tell us about a tumultuous January? The White House is trying to lower drug prices for consumers by curbing the influence of pharmacy benefit managers. The polar vortex continues to wreak havoc on infrastructure across the Midwest. Plus, politics in Super Bowl ads? Not this year. Today’s show is sponsored by the Alliance for Lifetime Income and Wasabi Hot Cloud Storage.
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Feb 1, 2019
Japan, EU toast new free trade arrangement
From the BBC World Service… As the U.S. and China struggle on trade talks, Japan and the E.U. are cheering a new trade arrangement between them that starts today. It creates one of the world’s biggest free trade areas covering nearly a third of global economic activity. Then, ahead of elections in India, the government unveils its new budget. Afterwards, drones have been the subject of much controversy in recent months — remember the one that grounded flights at London’s Heathrow airport? But, in Africa, the flying technology presents huge potential for business and economic development. Today’s show is sponsored by the Alliance for Lifetime Income and Wasabi Hot Cloud Storage.
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Jan 31, 2019
‘Furloughed’ or ‘unemployed’?
The January jobs numbers are due Friday morning. How will they reflect all those federal workers who were told to stay home during the partial government shutdown? What does the Fed easing on raising interest rates mean moving forward? Plus, we hear from one federal contract worker who talks about how she is dealing with not getting the shutdown back-pay afforded to others. Today’s show is sponsored by the University of Florida Warrington College of Business, Wasabi Hot Cloud Storage and Indeed.
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Jan 31, 2019
‘Crosscurrent’ affair
The Fed goes back on its plans to keep raising interest rates, deciding to instead be “patient” with markets. Amazon is king when it comes to cloud computing, but competitors are nipping at their heels. Plus, we hear from one federal contract worker who talks about how she is dealing with not getting the shutdown back-pay afforded to others. Today’s show is sponsored by the University of Florida Warrington College of Business, Wasabi Hot Cloud Storage and Indeed.
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Jan 31, 2019
How a European payments channel to Iran to circumvent sanctions could work
From the BBC World Service… The European Union’s three biggest member states have reportedly set up a payment channel to allow business transactions with Iran and circumvent U.S. sanctions. What will it mean for relations between the U.S. and Europe? Then, India’s unemployment rate is at a 40-year high, and it comes ahead of elections in just a few months. Plus, today marks just two months until the U.K. leaves the E.U., but as politicians struggle with finalizing an exit deal, British carmakers say they’re on “red alert” as investment in the industry has dropped nearly 80 percent over the last three years. Today’s show is sponsored by the University of Florida Warrington College of Business, Wasabi Hot Cloud Storage and Indeed.
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Jan 30, 2019
Cloud of insurance fears hangs over The Sunshine State
Aircraft maker Boeing tops $100 billion in sales for the first time, a sign the global economy is doing pretty well. Congress hears from those hurt by high drug prices. Plus, homeowners in hurricane-prone Florida are finding fewer options to protect themselves as insurance companies cut back on coverage for natural disasters. And — surprise — Facebook is again in hot water over privacy concerns. Today show is sponsored by Pitney Bowes, the University of Florida College of Business and Wasabi Hot Cloud Storage.
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Jan 30, 2019
The heat is on
How will the polar vortex and subsequent heating costs affect Midwesterners’ pocketbooks? Apple is facing the reality that people in China and India are not too keen on spending $1,000 for an iPhone. Plus, we take a look at how elder care agencies are dealing with getting clients to where they need to be. Today show is sponsored by Pitney Bowes, the University of Florida College of Business and Wasabi Hot Cloud Storage.
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Jan 30, 2019
Detained motor tycoon cites ‘deception’ by rivals
From the BBC World Service… In his first media interview since being detained by Tokyo authorities, automotive tycoon Carlos Ghosn says he was the target of deception and conspiracy from rivals in Japan who took note of his power at Nissan. Brazil’s fatal mine and dam collapses of late have led to the shutting down of 10 major sites built by the same company, but what of the people who rely on mining for their living? And we look at the woes of the auto industry in China amidst the U.S.-China trade war. Today show is sponsored by Pitney Bowes, the University of Florida College of Business and Wasabi Hot Cloud Storage.
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Jan 29, 2019
Is immigration the key to dealing with a shrinking workforce?
How could imposing sanctions on Venezuela affect you at the gas pump? After two missed paychecks, federal workers hope payroll gets into gear to give them their due by the end of the week. Plus, in the last part of our mini-series on fertility’s impact on the economy, we take a look at how immigration could help a shrinking American workforce. Today’s show is sponsored by SignNow, Wasabi Hot Cloud Storage, WellFrame and the Alliance for Lifetime Income.
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Jan 29, 2019
Dismembering a robot as tradecraft
The U.S. has charged Chinese tech giant Huawei with stealing trade secrets, in once instance, allegedly by absconding with the arm of a robot named “Tappy.” The cost of prescription drugs has been rising in recent years, and Congress is holding a hearing on the issue Tuesday. Plus, choirs of protests in Britain, literally. Today’s show is sponsored by SignNow, Wasabi Hot Cloud Storage, WellFrame and the Alliance for Lifetime Income.
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