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Kai Ryssdal
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Sep 1, 2025
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Episodes 71 - 80 of 5555

  • Sticky inflation, Fed drama and the rise of 'cute' debt
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    Despite stubborn inflation and falling consumer confidence, consumer spending continues to climb. Plus, the rise of women-targeted “buy now, pay later” services.

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  • What's really going on in the Trump economy?
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    The U.S. economy grew faster than expected in the second quarter. We take a closer look at what's driving those GDP numbers. Plus, the AI data center boom.

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  • The relationship between consumer mood and spending? It's complicated
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    Consumer confidence slipped in August, driven by worries about available jobs and future incomes. But a dip in confidence doesn't always mean people spend less.

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  • Can the president remove a Fed governor?
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    Trump's latest move to oust Lisa Cook is part of his months-long effort to reshape the central bank. But meddling with Fed independence could backfire.

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  • For every action, something can go sideways
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    President Trump's recent deal with Intel gives the U.S. government a 10% ownership stake in the company. But Intel's latest regulatory filing warns of potential pitfalls.

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  • Special Coverage from "Marketplace": The Real Costs
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    In a one-hour, special “Marketplace” broadcast, host Kai Ryssdal explores the way we measure this economy and what’s at stake if those statistics become suspect.

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  • Chili's is back (baby back, baby back)
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    You can thank viral mozzarella cheese pulls and an appeal to Gen Z diners. Plus: Jay Powell’s Jackson Hole speech, electric bills, and the housing market.

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  • Aug 21, 2025

    WWJPD?

    WWJPD?
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    That stands for: What Will Jay Powell Do? As in, that’s what all the Fed-watchers and economists are wondering as unemployment claims climb.

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  • Consumers embrace their inner Maxxinista
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    This economic moment calls for bargain hunting. Plus: Sneaky price hikes, White House corporate meddling, and fashion sustainability.

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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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