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Kai Ryssdal

Host and Senior Editor

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Kai is the host and senior editor of “Marketplace,” the most widely heard program on business and the economy — radio or television, commercial or public broadcasting — in the country. Kai speaks regularly with CEOs of Fortune 500 companies, startup entrepreneurs, small-business owners and everyday participants in the American and global economies. Before his career in broadcasting, Kai served in the United States Navy and United States Foreign Service. He’s a graduate of Emory University and Georgetown University. Kai lives in Los Angeles with his wife and four children.

Episodes by Kai (5,929)

Make Me Smart | Episode 1143

A revamp for Title IX

Apr 19, 2024
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It's a good time to be an asset owner

Apr 19, 2024
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Make Me Smart | Episode 1142

What you need to know about tariffs

Apr 18, 2024
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Will AI be the dot-com bubble all over again?

Apr 18, 2024
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Make Me Smart | Episode 1140

What we often get wrong about teens and screen time

Apr 16, 2024
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Slow and steady global growth

Apr 16, 2024
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Make Me Smart | Episode 1138

The rise of the (tax) resistance

Apr 15, 2024
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Playing an economic guessing game

Apr 15, 2024
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Make Me Smart | Episode 1138

Why owning a car is getting so expensive

Apr 12, 2024
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The subminimum wage for tipped workers is on the table

Apr 12, 2024
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The Geithner Interviews

Geithner: Must take risks to fix crisis

by Kai Ryssdal
Mar 23, 2009
Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner talks with Kai Ryssdal about the Obama administration's plan to get bad assets off banks' books, and what signs he will look for to see economic recovery.
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Fallout: The Financial Crisis

Securitzation industry a sinking ship?

by Kai Ryssdal
Mar 18, 2009
Chances are the loan you got for your car or house in recent years ended up being bought by investors in a process called securitization. Some blame that process for or current economic mess and say it shouldn't be allowed to continue. Bob Moon reports.
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Fallout: The Financial Crisis

Rep. Frank has questions ready for AIG

by Kai Ryssdal
Mar 17, 2009
AIG CEO Edward Liddy is set to face a House panel's questions on bonuses paid to company executives with federal bailout money. Kai Ryssdal talks with Rep. Barney Frank about what to expect from the hearing on Wednesday.
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Fred Smith: Interview transcript

by Kai Ryssdal
Mar 11, 2009
CONVERSATIONS FROM THE CORNER OFFICE: FedEx Founder, President and CEO Fred Smith.
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If the economy gets moving, he'll know

by Kai Ryssdal
Mar 11, 2009
FedEx's performance is one of the indicators of the overall economy that even the Federal Reserve keeps an eye on. Fedex president and CEO Fred Smith talks about how it's handling the recession.
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The evolution of Barbie

by Kai Ryssdal
Mar 9, 2009
Who knew that when she debuted 50 years ago Barbie would have such a huge impact on pop culture? Kai Ryssdal speaks with Robin Gerber, author of "Barbie and Ruth," about the iconic doll's origins.
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Who's hit the worst by the recession?

by Kai Ryssdal
Mar 4, 2009
New York Times columnist David Leonhardt talks with Kai Ryssdal about who's getting hit the hardest by job losses and why.
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Irene Rosenfeld: Interview transcript

by Kai Ryssdal
Feb 10, 2009
CONVERSATIONS FROM THE CORNER OFFICE: Kraft Foods Inc. Chairman and CEO Irene Rosenfeld.
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Striving to keep familiar brands fresh

by Kai Ryssdal
Feb 10, 2009
Kraft Foods, the company that invented pasteurized processed cheese food is losing market share to lower-priced competitors. CEO Irene Rosenfeld talks about how Kraft is trying to put the bounce back in its cheese business.
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Super Bowl ads sell despite economy

by Kai Ryssdal
Jan 27, 2009
Even in this recession, companies are shelling out millions for Super Bowl advertising. Kai Ryssdal speaks with journalist Rob Walker about why some brands are still spending such big bucks for so little time.
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