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Kai Ryssdal
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May 5, 2026
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Episodes 131 - 140 of 5793

  • Consumers might see some tariff refunds — in 2036
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    Unless class action lawsuits are successful, individual companies will decide whether to pass tariff refund dollars onto customers. Plus: a jet fuel crisis, manufacturing gains, and state tax gaps.

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  • Consumer electronics can't keep up with AI
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    A memory chip crunch could raise the price of consumer electronics for a while. Plus: Corpus Christi’s port boom, movie ticket prices, and Powell’s final press conference as Fed chair.

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  • Growing GDP, thank GPT
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    Once again, AI investment boosted GDP growth. Plus: Oil prices, airline technicians, and bean TikToks.

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  • Apr 29, 2026

    Powell's farewell?

    Powell's farewell?
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    Jerome Powell makes history in his final moments as Fed Chair. Plus: Corporate bonds, Taco Bell, truck drivers, and the Black unemployment rate.

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  • Central banks move in step, for now
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    As other countries contemplate raising rates down the line, the new Trump-appointed Fed Chair may push for a cut. Plus: online influencer courses, concert insurance, and Big Tech earnings.

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  • Home prices won't stop rising
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    Even in this economy. Plus: Domino’s orders, stablecoin concerns, and a Federal Reserve video game.

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  • When does AI become a spending suck?
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    Should an AI agent cost more than an employee’s salary? Plus: Tariff refunds, consumer spending, and a conversation about the latest economic headlines.

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  • Yet another stockpile scramble
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    A survey showed strong business growth in April — but it’s likely from stressed firms stocking up in case of shortages or price hikes related to the war in Iran. Plus: Florida oranges, tariff refunds and a short squeeze.

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  • Boeing bounces back
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    The aircraft maker had a rough stretch, but just posted positive earnings. Plus: perpetual futures, personal storage, and port logistics.

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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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