Mar 28, 2023

Personal economies are the whole shebang

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The job market remains tight, yet consumer sentiment remains low. The Washington Post's Catherine Rampell explains the disconnect. Plus, lessons learned on a long walk.

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Piecing together a confusing economic puzzle

Marketplace host Kai Ryssdal is joined by Catherine Rampell from The Washington Post to discuss the disconnect between the tight labor market and how consumers are feeling.

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The post-mortems on SVB have begun

The Senate started its investigations into the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank today. Marketplace host Kai Ryssdal provides context on the first day of hearings.

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California bill could penalize oil companies for price gouging

by Lily Jamali

Mar 28, 2023

The law aims for transparency in a state known for high gasoline prices.

Prices at a San Bruno, California, gas station in October. Prices in the state are lower today but remain higher than in other states.

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Banks in Turmoil

Fewer cranes on the horizon? Banking tumult could slow nonresidential construction

by Stephanie Hughes

Mar 28, 2023

Smaller and regional banks are major lenders not only for office construction, but also building projects like hospitals, educational institutions and ports.

Cranes on a construction site in southeast Baltimore work to build office space. Spending for non-residential projects is up nearly 16% in the past year, according to the Census Bureau, and that is due in part to rising building costs.

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Shelf Life

In "American Ramble," a 26-day walk reveals a "profoundly different" nation

by Neil King Jr.

Mar 28, 2023

Neil King Jr. reflects on his history-rich journey from Washington, D.C., to New York City.

On his journey from Washington, D.C., to New York, Neil King Jr. passed through Pennsylvania farmland and absorbed impressions of American history.

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Music from the episode

The Vice Yard Orgone

Brea Oddissee

Standing in the Middle of the Field Cut Copy

Breezeblocks alt-J

City Music Kevin Morby

For Avery Sammi Lanzetta

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Nancy Farghalli Executive Producer

Daisy Palacios Senior Producer

Maria Hollenhorst Producer

Sean McHenry Associate Producer

Andie Corban Associate Producer

Richard Cunningham Associate Producer

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