Segments From this episode
The Suez Canal block could hit 'downstream' manufacturers the hardest
by Kai Ryssdal and Sean McHenry
Mar 24, 2021
A container ship blocking the Suez Canal since Tuesday evening underscores the fragility of the global supply chain.
Durable goods orders sidetracked by February storms and pandemic shortages
by Sabri Ben-Achour
Mar 24, 2021
Despite disruptions caused by bad weather and limited semiconductor supplies, durable goods shipments are up 2% year-over-year.
Why businesses are pushing Congress to expand paid family and medical leave
by Samantha Fields
Mar 24, 2021
Federal funds would help businesses who already offer paid leave — and be an incentive for those who don't.
Who will win the delivery app war?
by Kristin Schwab
Mar 24, 2021
As more people start eating in restaurants again, delivery companies are competing for consumer loyalty and looking beyond food.
COVID & Unemployment
As state unemployment trust funds empty, employers face soaring taxes
by Mitchell Hartman
Mar 24, 2021
States are scrambling to raise money — and changing their unemployment systems in other ways.
Tweets are selling for millions as NFTs. We decided to see what all the buzz is about.
by Kai Ryssdal and Andie Corban
Mar 24, 2021
Marketplace host Kai Ryssdal and Andrew CM from Valuables by Cent experiment with turning a tweet into a non-fungible token.