Marketplace

4.6 (129)
BUSINESS
UPDATED DAILY

Every weekday, host Kai Ryssdal helps you make sense of the day's business and economic news — no econ degree or finance background required. "Marketplace" takes you beyond the numbers, bringing you context. Our team of reporters all over the world speak with CEOs, policymakers and regular people just trying to get by.

14 HRS AGO

Say goodbye to affordable clothing

Trump’s tariffs will touch the vast majority of industries, but apparel — clothes, shoes, accessories — will be particularly impacted. Around 98% of clothing sold in the U.S. is imported, primarily from China. In this episode, we look at how tariffs have complicated the apparel supply chain. In short? Even fast fashion may no longer be cheap. Plus: The services sector braces for tariff-induced stings, home sales rose in March and a community bank CEO talks handling uncertainty.

25 min
1D AGO

No job? No office phone? Thanks DOGE.

Verizon lost nearly 300,000 monthly phone subscribers in the first quarter. The telecom giant put partial blame on ongoing government layoffs. Verizon will bounce back, analysts say, but its bad news may be followed by similar corporate disclosures reflecting DOGE-driven funding cuts and an atmosphere of paring back. Later in this episode, the U.S. lags China in nuclear power expansion, economic instability hinders AI data center investment and Catholic nuns struggle to find affordable care as they age.

25 min
2D AGO

Boeing aircraft, duty-free no more

The scale and volatility of the trade war may be surprising, but tariffs aren’t new — unless you’re an aircraft manufacturer. (A trade agreement eliminated duties on commercial jets in 1980.) Last week, China told its airlines to reject Boeing deliveries, and since then at least two jets have been redirected to U.S. soil. Also in this episode: Student visa revocations could impede U.S. innovation in tech and science, home sellers are making concessions and consumers struggle with credit card debt.

25 min
3D AGO

Special Coverage from Marketplace: Selling America

Stop us if you’ve heard this before: We’re in an unprecedented economic moment. But this time really is different. America’s place in the global economy is shifting, and what happens next is going to matter for businesses, consumers and you. This special Marketplace broadcast, hosted by Kai Ryssdal, is focused on helping you understand the scale and scope of the economic change in real time. Here’s what you’ll hear: Kai interviews experts about what happens when investors and businesses can’t plan, the relationship between tariffs and the return of manufacturing, and what we should think about employment going forward. On-the-ground stories from small businesses in Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Washington state, California and Iowa. Reporting from Sabri Ben-Achour, Justin Ho and Kristin Schwab on global trade without the United States, recession forecasting, and the industry that may experience the most tariff pain. Listener questions about the bond market, tariff revenue, the role of the U.S. dollar, global confidence and much more. We count on you, our listeners, to help cover the cost of the reporting that you rely on. If you can, please donate to help keep Marketplace free and accessible for all.

52 min
5D AGO

A housing market dilemma

Some relief seems to have arrived on the housing shortage front — listings are up 9% compared to last year. But buyers who’ve been waiting for more properties to go on the market? Not many are biting. In this episode, why the housing market flip-flopped and put sellers in a tough situation. Plus, why the theft of food benefits is common and how warming waters are affecting Maine’s shrimp industry.

26 min
6D AGO

Amid turmoil, firms cling to their employees

First-time jobless claims have been pretty stable since the start of March — unlike many other parts of the economy. President Donald Trump’s tariffs and immigration restrictions may not be ideal for businesses, but they could give companies a reason to hold on to workers. Also in this episode: The European Central Bank cuts its key interest rate, get that EV tax credit while you can, and a martial arts master stays in Altadena, California, after losing her studio in the wildfires.

26 min
APR 16

Tariff anxiety turns fun splurges into stress purchases

We’ve heard about people rushing to replace big-ticket essentials ahead of trade war-related price hikes, but what about stuff that’s more of a want than a need? In this episode: Tariff anxieties shape discretionary spending, giving consumers a way to feel some control in this chaotic economy. Plus: mixed signals from a manufacturing report, bitcoin’s chance at “digital gold,” and one of Altadena’s largest employers wants to rebuild and rehire longtime staff after the California wildfires.

26 min
APR 15

Counting the ways tariffs disrupt our economy

For the first few years of the pandemic, businesses navigated a backed-up global supply chain that left some with excess inventory and others with no inventory at all. Tariffs may cause similar issues: Companies are stocking up on imports, and prices will likely rise. In this episode, business owners compare this economic moment to early-COVID supply snarls. Plus: Trade tensions are causing a drop in oil prices and stoking confusion in the steel industry. Also: The first installment of our series about how Altadena, California, businesses will rebuild after the devasting wildfire.

25 min

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Kai Ryssdal

Host

4.6

out of 5

129 Ratings

Amazing

2021-09-12

GeorgeCharr

Genuinely informative and easy to listen to. To counter a previous review, the music is great, especially the Bobby Caldwell!!!!! So groovy.
Love it, but hate the music.

2020-04-13

Brett 4567

I love the podcast along with Kai’s other podcasts with molly. I just wish the music could be modernized? Just a thought
Kai

2020-10-17

bf2019

Good info on this pod but time ro replace Kai
Great podcast

2019-12-10

Matt7954

I am a postgrad economics student, I find this podcast very valuable
Mrs.

2017-10-04

Cara from Canada

I am an economist working for a provincial government in Canada. I find the podcast extremely informative and useful.
All day long

2019-11-03

fuc...........

Trump bashing bull.....
Terrific

2014-03-22

whosemuse

I got hooked on economics-related podcasts through Planet Money, and Marketplace provides a more "newsy" look at the same kinds of issues. While PM is more of a magazine, this is more like the daily newspaper. It's a quick and entertaining way to get a peek into the financial picture of the US and the world.
Best news podcast available

2013-04-21

Thomas Mac 1

A well thought out program that delivers unique perspectives on relevant issues.
The best views of the day. Honest and well written.

2011-05-09

Coopers_dad

Great!
Love it

2010-09-15

Jph434

It's part of my daily routine!

Every weekday, host Kai Ryssdal helps you make sense of the day's business and economic news — no econ degree or finance background required. "Marketplace" takes you beyond the numbers, bringing you context. Our team of reporters all over the world speak with CEOs, policymakers and regular people just trying to get by.