Marketplace®
Every story is an economic story

Episodes 1461 - 1470 of 5795

  • The Amazon fulfillment warehouse at the center of a unionization drive on March 29 in Bessemer, Alabama.
    Elijah Nouvelage/Getty Images

    Small Business Rising says Amazon’s size and market power effectively block small businesses from competing. Also: The pandemic is making people rethink their careers.

    Download
  • An uneven vaccine rollout means an uneven economic recovery
    Michael Ciaglo/Getty Images

    We’re not all getting out of the pandemic at the same time, and that may leave lasting damage. Also on today’s show: A new rule is giving patients access to all their medical records for free.

    Download
  • Black business leaders confront restrictive voting laws
    Jessica McGowan/Getty Images

    A group of more than 70 Black executives is calling on companies to publicly oppose constraints on voting rights. Also on today’s show: all about that good jobs report.

    Download
  • Freshly vaccinated shoppers are ready to make up for lost time.
    Samir Hussein/Getty Images for Shop West End VIP Weekend

    Post-vaccine shopping habits signal a desire for a sense of control and celebration. Also, how landlords are finding loopholes in the eviction moratorium.

    Download
  • Baby boomers are retiring at a rate of 10,000 people per day, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
    Daniel Leal-Olivas-Pool/Getty Images

    The American Jobs Plan calls for investment in roads, green energy — and home health care. Also, how the pandemic made high-frequency data a go-to economic indicator.

    Download
  • Energy and food prices can fluctuate rapidly, so "core" inflation strips those prices out.
    Justin Sullivan/Getty Images

    There’s a difference between how policymakers look at inflation and how it feels to consumers. Also on today’s show: Home prices have been rising at the fastest clip in 15 years, and why some businesses are struggling to figure out their taxes.

    Download
  • Every week since the pandemic shutdowns started in March 2020, there have been more new unemployment claims filed than in any single week during the Great Recession.
    Spencer Platt/Getty Images

    We’re in a weird spot in the COVID-19 pandemic, and that’s putting health officials and policymakers in a difficult situation. Also on today’s show: the future of the U.S.-China trade war and President Biden wants to spend big on science.

    Download
  • A WeWork location in Shanghai.
    Courtesy of WeWork

    Shared tables and communal kombucha taps are making a comeback as the pandemic winds down. Also on today’s show: Streaming platforms are spending big bucks to keep you on your couch this summer.

    Download
  • Coming to a living room near you

    Marvel’s “Black Widow” is finally premiering — in theaters and on Disney Plus. Also on today’s show, we check in with another micro business making it through the pandemic. 

    Download

Talk to us

You must complete the reCAPTCHA above to submit your message.
By submitting, you consent to receive information about our programs and offerings. The personally identifying information you provide will not be sold, shared, or used for purposes other than to communicate with you about Marketplace. You may opt-out at any time clicking the unsubscribe link at the bottom of any email communication.

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.

All Shows