Week of February 10th, 2025

A feud between the administration and the AP is raising questions about free speech and how to cover the presidency.

CCB Bistro & Vine is a wine bar, restaurant and bookstore all in one located in Rock Hill, South Carolina.

Retail sales — a grand total of how much consumers spent in this economy — fell 0.9% from December to January. What happened?

There’s a lot of nuance in interpreting the data and different ways to measure it.

They’re more than just Slim Jims now. Meet America’s fastest-growing category in snacks.

Some Canadian economists say if President Trump follows through with 25% tariffs on all Canadian imports, the impact will be deeply felt in the Detroit/Windsor area, and could send a chill through a region that shares warm economic and cultural ties.

If you’re a corporate mascot, be careful out on the road.

It’s a globally celebrated holiday that requires the floral industry to import millions of flowers each year. Let’s follow the supply chain.

Colorado is the first state in the Mountain West with a labor coalition for climate jobs.

Thousands of federal workers have been let go at the Department of Veterans Affairs, the Forest Service, the Energy Department and more.

It’s a sign that higher prices are still weighing on many household budgets.

Today, we hear from Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan about what reparatory justice might look like for the state’s past racist housing practices.

From the BBC World Service: The U.K.’s antitrust body is calling for standardized labelling on baby formula to help parents save money.

Jewel Burks Solomon, managing partner at Collab Capital, joins Marketplace’s Stephanie Hughes for this week’s “Tech Bytes: Week in Review.”

The transcript of a Final Note from Kai Ryssdal that aired at the end of Thursday night’s episode of “Marketplace.”

Spoiler: DOGE isn’t it.

Many homeowners are done waiting and want to lock in gains. Plus, waiting for fruit and veggie prices to slide.

Whether they’re paying more to import bananas, ship furniture or change suppliers, it all involves paying more — after a long bout of inflation.

January’s producer price index shows big drops in the cost of fruit and veggies. But wholesale vs. retail isn’t an apples-to-apples comparison.

Logistics prices typically rise in January. But this year, other factors could be pushing transportation and warehousing costs up as well, including concerns about tariffs.

China’s job hunters say there are fewer decent jobs and more applicants, whether they’re seeking manual work or office positions.

“This is one area where there does appear to be convergence between Democrats and Republicans,” said UChicago professor Mike Albertus.

Some are even cutting prices, reflecting motivation to lock in years of gains. Sellers’ rising median age might be a factor.

The Trump administration and Republican-majority Congress are making reducing the number of federal rules and regulations a priority.

That heart-shaped box of chocolates is likely to cost you more this year.

The problem is that investors can make more money right now building other kinds of properties.

Today, we’ll explore It’s about how discrimination in Minnesota became national policy.

From the BBC World Service: The Japanese car giants Honda and Nissan have abandoned plans for a merger.

Even famed tech companies like Netscape and Friendster that pioneer product categories can lose their dominance to new rivals. Historian Margaret O’Mara examines whether the Chinese upstart can dislodge OpenAI and Anthropic from leadership of a still nascent but already lucrative field.

For now, we’ve got what we’ve got.

Companies hope to adjust to tariff threats and remain in global markets, says Sarita Jackson, who supports a bigger role for the WTO.

If other energy companies are any indicator, BP will move away from renewables and double down on fossil fuels. Plus, midsize city music venues and housing costs.

Almost three-quarters of U.S. consumers use mobile payment systems like Zelle, Venmo and Cash App, but regulation is limited.

A Colorado-based company is hoping to capitalize on the momentum with a turnkey outdoor amphitheater design.

BP didn’t share many details, but the company has been losing money on renewables and will likely be doubling down on oil and gas.

Shelter played a key role in January’s higher-than-expected consumer price index. A dwindling supply of apartments could add to that effect.

Traditionally, Americans have relied on certified financial advisors for investment advice. But social media has given rise to free advice from financial influencers.

Thirty-six states require students to take a personal finance course to graduate. We visit classrooms to learn how it works.

More than 80% of the flowers sold in the United States are imported, mostly from South America.

Imported flowers make up a $2 billion industry in the U.S. Plus, we’ll parse the latest consumer price index reading.

Much of the food distributed by USAID comes from small farms across the U.S.

B Corps are companies that are certified to meet high standards for their treatment of workers, supply chains and the environment. But how high should those standards be?

Today: how a nighttime business deal unlocked the gates of a Minnesota suburb for dozens of Black families — including the family of Marketplace special correspondent Lee Hawkins.

From the BBC World Service: Canadian Prime Minster Justin Trudeau is warning he could work with European leaders to counter U.S. steel and aluminum tariff threats.

Decades of discriminatory housing practices created racial disparities in home ownership and wealth. The fight for equity in Minnesota continues today.

Meghan Bobrowsky, tech reporter at The Wall Street Journal, has been following Big Tech’s bets on data centers and on their infinite need to power all types of technologies, not just AI.

Time for a history lesson, folks.

What if we could harness the power of ocean waves to generate renewable energy? Plus, mega factory farms and small business hiring.

The U.S. was the globe’s No. 4 steel producer in 2023, but China rules the market. Will new tariffs on foreign steel change the equation?

Some in Silicon Valley are pushing for quick advances in artificial intelligence and downplaying the risks.

Under the Trump administration, more companies have been rolling back their DEI policies, but there are some holdouts, including Costco.

Among the biggest challenges small firms are facing is hiring.

Early retirements during the pandemic limited the number of available workers. And the high cost of living is making it hard to attract new ones.

Unlike wind and solar, ocean waves are a potential source of always-on power.

The stench from mega factory farms is hard to stomach, says Kenny Torrella of Vox, who points to agricultural exemptions from key laws.

Colossal is a firm focused on bioscience and the de-extinction of species like the woolly mammoth and dodo bird.

Supporters of an extension to the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act point to revenue collection numbers to say that they did. But those numbers may not tell the whole story.

We’ll do the numbers on tax cuts the Trump administration likely wants to extend. Plus: the science behind bringing back the woolly mammoth.

Republicans have a slim majority in the House of Representatives — and those from liberal states could throw their weight around.

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, which regulates financial products on behalf of the public, has returned billions of dollars to consumers.

Elon Musk is leading efforts to buy artificial intelligence leader OpenAI, the maker of ChatGPT, for roughly $100 billion.

From the BBC World Service: At a global AI summit in Paris, U.S. Vice President JD Vance gave a speech criticizing European tech regulation.

Licensing boards are slow to adapt to technology, limiting the public’s access to valuable services, argues Rebecca Haw Allensworth, author of “The Licensing Racket.” To modernize their fields, she says, gatekeepers need a new mindset.

It’s giving Red Scare.

Amid dizzying policy change, consumers are standing pat on their economic outlook. Plus, an Ohio data center boom.

Consumers still forecast about 3% inflation, according to a New York Federal Reserve Bank survey. Responses also reflect a looser job market.

The metals are paired as targets for import duties, but they serve different markets. Domestic steel has spare capacity, aluminum not so much.

The average American puts about 60% of their food budget toward groceries and 40% toward eating out, according to Circana.

Texas has joined the list of states that don’t require annual vehicle check-ups. With or without the regulation, there are costs for motorists.

Home insurance premiums are 52% higher than they were in 2020, and the average homeowner is now putting about a third of their monthly payment to taxes and insurance.

Journalist Mya Frazier wrote about sequoia-sized electric power poles, farmland price inflation and the impact on communities.

More children living with older adults are also feeling positive impacts from Social Security benefits.

More and more children are living with older adults drawing Social Security.

Military bands can act as “broad instruments of diplomatic power,” says Staff Sergeant Justis MacKenzie.

But it might not be as good news as one might think for the labor market.

Revisions are normal, but how should we read these? Plus, a conversation with Air Force musician Staff Sergeant Justis MacKenzie.

From the BBC World Service: U.S. President Donald Trump plans a 25% import tax on all steel and aluminum entering the U.S.

Google says it will comply with President Trump’s order to change the “Gulf of Mexico” to the “Gulf of America,” on Google Maps. Sterling Quinn, Professor of Geography at Central Washington University, explains how digital map companies have historically navigated complicated name or border changes.