Segments From This Episode

• The Weekly Wrap

  by Kai Ryssdal

  “Marketplace” host Kai Ryssdal talks with Amara Omeokwe at The Wall Street Journal and Ana Swanson at The New York Times about the state of U.S.’ economic relationship with China and whether the U.S. economy is still on track for a soft landing.

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• Why Apple might make iMessage more Android-friendly

  by Kristin Schwab

  

  The software update will allow iPhone and Android users to message over wifi and share photos and videos more easily.

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• Federal Crop Insurance Program draws bipartisan criticism

  by Kimberly Adams

  

  Some farmers say their business models depend on the crop insurance and getting rid of the program would drive up food prices.

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• A Seattle candle maker deals with loss ahead of the holidays

  by Sean McHenry

  While the holiday season is underway, Colina Bruce, owner of Noir Lux Candle Bar in Seattle, Washington, is also dealing with personal loss. “I know that I have an amazing team that I can trust and lean on. And so I have to do a better job of leaning on them. So I am working on asking for help.”

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