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Kai Ryssdal
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Import prices are sky-high. Why?

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Mar 25, 2026
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  • Wine country is heating up
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    As climate change drives hotter, drier summers, vineyard owners are adapting. Plus: Copper prices are falling, investors worry about private credit, and FedEx gives same-day delivery another shot.

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  • A shock to the oil system
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    The war in Iran has cost the global oil supply roughly 15 million barrels a day so far, and experts worry its effects will last a while. Plus: LNG and data centers, Walmart’s electronic price labels, and a former steel town looks to pivot.

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  • Shop for “the drop”
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    Why brands like Trader Joe’s and Crocs are offering limited product collections. Plus: office gossip, dance lessons, and how many people dropped health insurance last year.

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  • A small town's fight against ICE
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    The town of Newport, Oregon comes together against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Plus: unemployment claims, pharmacy deserts, slow home sales, and the climate cost of war.

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  • When will the Fed shift focus to the job market?
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    The central bank kept rates as-is at this week’s meeting. Plus: Vegetables, seafood, emergency child care, and personal credit history.

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  • Gas price vibe check
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    The consumer psychology of high gas prices. Plus: Patient advocates, GPS deadzones, and tax deductions.

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  • When will oil be too expensive?
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    The U.S. economy can weather higher oil prices, but only to a point. Plus: AI scam prevention, dentistry, and “plant-based” products.

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  • Tariff whack-a-mole
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    The White House launched unfair trade practice probes aimed at reviving permanent tariffs. Plus: SNAP rules, counterfeit skincare, and prediction market regulation.

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  • Refineries brace for crude drought
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    War in Iran could shutter refineries that rely on Middle East crude oil. Plus: ski resorts, Paralympics, and a cattle rancher.

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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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