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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 (5,924)

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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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Make Me Smart | Episode 1137

Bonds, Boeing and Beyoncé

Apr 11, 2024
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The ECB could beat the Fed to rate cuts 

Apr 11, 2024
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Hear that? That's the sound of millions of Americans dusting off their ACs.

Apr 10, 2024
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Make Me Smart | Episode 1136

The last mile of the inflation fight just got bumpy

Apr 10, 2024
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Make Me Smart | Episode 1135

The EV market's growing pains

Apr 9, 2024
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Putting a price on a record-breaking ball

by Kai Ryssdal
Aug 8, 2007
How much is Barry Bonds' record-breaking home-run ball worth? We called around to some sports memorabilia folks to find out.
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What's Murdoch got a jones for now?

by Kai Ryssdal
Aug 8, 2007
After all the hullabaloo over Rupert Murdoch's purchase of Dow Jones and The Wall Street Journal, we got to wondering what's next for the media mogul. Kai Ryssdal talked with Los Angeles Times media critic Tim Rutten.
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This credit crunch, too, shall pass . . .

by Kai Ryssdal
Aug 7, 2007
The Fed made no mention of doing anything about the shakiness in the economy. Greg McBride from Bankrate.com spoke with Kai Ryssdal about the Fed's statement.
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Warner Music goes on the road

by Kai Ryssdal
Aug 7, 2007
Warner Music posted a greater-than-expected quarterly loss today, and its shares fell about 3%. But the music label is fighting back. Music industry consultant Ted Cohen gives the details to Kai Ryssdal.
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They clicked on that 'Contact' link

by Kai Ryssdal
Aug 7, 2007
We received comments from listeners on, among other things, H-1B visas, lead paint on toys, Internet advertising and a David Frum commentary. Hear what some of your fellow listeners had to say.
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Rocking the video-game world

by Kai Ryssdal
Aug 6, 2007
The video game "Guitar Hero" from Activision has struck a chord with gamers and given market leader Electronic Arts something to fret about. Kevin Periera of G4 television has been taking notes.
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Chrysler makes surprising CEO choice

by Kai Ryssdal
Aug 6, 2007
Chrysler's choice of Bob Nardelli as its new CEO is turning some heads, given the way he was shown the door at Home Depot. Kai Ryssdal talks with Jeff Sonnenfeld at the Yale School of Management about the move.
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The week on Wall Street

by Kai Ryssdal
Aug 3, 2007
Bob Moon talks to analyst David Johnson about what happened on Wall Street this week.
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A deeper look at U.S. infrastructure

by Kai Ryssdal
Aug 2, 2007
While recovery efforts continue at the bridge collapse in Minneapolis, White House finger-pointing ensues. But problems with infrastructure are nothing new. Kai Ryssdal talks to Rod Diridon of the Minetta Transportation Institute.
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U.S. still a good sport towards China

by Kai Ryssdal
Aug 2, 2007
Despite problems with tainted imports, the U.S. still wants to do business in China, and is doing so increasingly through sports. Kai Ryssdal talks to business of sports commentator Diana Nyad.
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