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Kai Ryssdal
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Here’s what’s fueling that headline inflation number

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Aug 10, 2022
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  • Aug 9, 2022

    Have we reached peak inflation yet?

    Consumers are increasingly pessimistic about the economy, according to the latest consumer confidence data.
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    What will tomorrow’s inflation report reveal about rising prices? Plus, an ambitious medical records project hits the road.

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  • Aug 8, 2022

    The TL;DR on the Inflation Reduction Act

    The TL;DR on the Inflation Reduction Act
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    Today, we’ll dig into two parts of the Inflation Reduction Act: Medicare’s ability to negotiate prescription drug prices and wins for Big Oil.

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  • Aug 5, 2022

    The job market is back at pre-pandemic levels

    The job market is back at pre-pandemic levels
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    A breakdown of the surprisingly strong July jobs report and what it means for everyone from job seekers to policymakers at the Federal Reserve. Plus, home robots and the return of Claire’s.

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  • Aug 4, 2022

    Is the unemployment system prepared for a recession?

    For the week of March 14, there were 281,000 new claims, the highest level for initial claims since Sept. 2, 2017.
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    Rising jobless claims are likely to challenge strained state-run unemployment systems. Plus, a closer look at the U.S.’ record exports.

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  • Aug 3, 2022

    What is OPEC thinking right now?

    By pledging to increase output by just 100,000 barrels a day, OPEC could be implying that it expects demand for oil to fall. Above, OPEC's headquarters in Vienna.
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    The oil cartel will boost production, but that may not temper high prices. Plus, a safety net for workers hurt by trade competition comes ends.

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  • Aug 2, 2022

    Supply chain déjà vu

    In an aerial view, shipping containers sit idle at the Port of Oakland.
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    Current supply chain woes look an awful lot like last year’s. Today, we’ll take the pulse of the networks that move goods around the globe. Plus, many inundated Kentuckians lack flood insurance.

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  • Aug 1, 2022

    The global factors behind your grocery bill

    A person shops at a supermarket on July 13, 2022 in New York City. - US consumer price inflation surged 9.1 percent over the past 12 months to June, the fastest increase since November 1981, according to government data released on July 13. Driven by record-high gasoline prices, the consumer price index jumped 1.3 percent in June, the Labor Department reported.
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    Global food prices may finally be moderating. Also, why strip malls are having a moment right now.

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  • Jul 29, 2022

    Evictions climb to pre-pandemic levels

    NEW YORK, NEW YORK - AUGUST 11: Activists hold a protest against evictions near City Hall on August 11, 2021 in New York City. New York state’s current eviction moratorium is set to expire on August 31. The Emergency Rental Assistance Program, which was created in the state budget and is meant to cover a year’s worth of rent and utility bills for tenants at or below 80% of area median income, has struggled to address the thousands of caseloads of tenants facing eviction.
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    Less than a year after the nationwide eviction moratorium ended, evictions have reached pre-pandemic levels. Plus, a Finnish sand battery could hold the key to renewable energy storage.

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  • Jul 28, 2022

    Don’t sound the recession alarms yet

    NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 15: People shop for food along a busy street in Brooklyn on June 15, 2022 in New York City. As the American economy continues to see a rise in inflation, the Federal Reserve announced on Wednesday that it is raising interest rates by 0.75%, the largest such move since 1994. The Fed is attempting to cool the economy and keep prices on everyday items such as food, gas, and rent under control.
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    Yes, GDP fell for the second straight quarter. No, that doesn’t necessarily mean we’re in a recession. Plus, when point-of-sale tech goes down, businesses are left without backup.

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About the show

Hosted by Kai Ryssdal, our leading business news radio program and podcast is about providing context on the economic news of the day. Through stories, conversations and newsworthy developments, we help listeners understand the economic world around them. Marketplace makes sense of the economy for everyone, no econ degree or finance background required. Marketplace doesn’t just report on the numbers, we take it deeper, adding context to what’s happening in the stock market and how macroeconomic policy can affect you and your business. Monday through Friday, our team speaks with a wide range of industry professionals — from small business owners to Fortune 500 CEOs, Marketplace breaks down complex topics related to business and the economy without industry jargon and over-complicated explanations.

Kai Ryssdal has led the program since 2005 and has hosted the program from China, the Middle East and dozens of cities across the United States. As a leading public media voice, Kai has been a trusted broadcaster for two decades and received an Emmy for investigative journalism on a PBS FRONTLINE documentary about money in politics called “Big Sky, Big Money.” He has appeared often on CNN, CNBC and CBS news. His written work has been featured in The New York Times and The Atlantic.

Produced and distributed by American Public Media (APM) our popular business news podcasts are available worldwide on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and RSS Feeds and any place else where you get your podcasts.

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