Jun 13, 2022

Inflation and uncertainty unsettle the markets once again

The uncertainties of the pandemic and the Russia-Ukraine war make it especially difficult to predict future economic conditions. Above, inside the New York Stock Exchange. Spencer Platt/Getty Images

The markets appear to be in decline this morning as investors recover from last week's surprising inflation numbers as well as concerns over new COVID lockdowns in China. Arkansas governor Asa Hutchinson spoke to us at length about a variety of topics, which range from inflation to gun control to the legislative duel between Florida and Disney.

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Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson on inflation, gun control and why governments shouldn't punish businesses

by David Brancaccio , Alex Schroeder and Rose Conlon

Jun 13, 2022

"I don’t believe it’s the role of government to punish private businesses because we don’t like what they say or do," Hutchinson told Marketplace.

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Race and Economy

Black and Latino workers see biggest wage gains from union membership

by Meghan McCarty Carino

Jun 13, 2022

A recent Congressional report shows collective bargaining can play a role in narrowing wage gaps.

Research shows that workers of color benefit greatly from union membership when it comes to wages.

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The team

David Brancaccio Host

Victoria Craig Host, BBC

Stephen Ryan Senior Producer, BBC

Jonathan Frewin Producer, BBC

Jay Siebold Technical Director

Meredith Garretson Morbey Senior Producer

Erika Soderstrom Producer

Rose Conlon Producer

Alex Schroeder Producer

Redmond Carolipio Digital Producer

Ariana Rosas Producer

Jarrett Dang Digital Producer (gone fishing)

Jesson Duller Media Producer

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