Marketplace Stories

Marketplace host Kai Ryssdal shares what he’s learned about the U.K.'s plan to leave the European Union.

Turns out, quite a lot.

We remember anti-drug PSAs for reasons their makers didn't intend.

Usually when Apple hosts one of its “special events” at the Steve Jobs Theater in Silicon Valley, it’s rolling out new products, unveiling the latest iPhone, Mac or Apple Watch on the black stage with dramatic music and slick videos. Today’s event had all of that, plus appearances by Steve Carell, Steven Spielberg and Reese […]

The Federal Housing Administration is growing concerned that lenders are allowing some first-time home buyers to take on too much risk. Earlier this month, the FHA told lenders that it will flag more loans as high risk, and raise the hurdle some borrowers must jump for FHA-backed loans. Click the audio player above to hear […]

And what companies must do to adapt in this economy

Some farmers are “quietly exiting” because they can’t make a profit.

A crumbly cheese, Yorkshire Wensleydale, can teach us something about life in the U.K. after Brexit.

Halle Butler hated working. Now she writes about it.

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service this week announced some changes to the visa program for highly-skilled foreigners who fill U.S. jobs in technology, science, engineering and other fields. These changes are supposed to make the process of applying for H-1B work permits easier.  Click the audio player above to hear the full story.