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11/06/2024

All eyes on inflation and the Fed

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq closed at record highs for a second straight day; Federal Reserve governors began a two-day interest-rate-setting meeting; Apple unveiled its latest AI play.

11/06/2024

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1 min
09/05/2025

Uncertainty is the name of the game

This week, the Federal Reserve opted to leave short-term interest rates alone, despite concerns about the rising risks of a weakening U.S. economy. In this episode, we speak with Sudeep Reddy of Politico and Courtenay Brown of Axios about the Fed's latest decision and the current state of trade negotiations. Plus, why NOAA is retiring its billion-dollar disaster database and how New York City is moving to decarbonize its pension fund.

09/05/2025

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26 min
27/06/2024

A number of economic indicators are pointing to a lull

Business investment in new capital goods fell in May; continuing jobless claims rose to the highest level in almost three years; Q1 GDP growth revised higher, but still slow; Boeing sanctioned over release of Max investigation details.

27/06/2024

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2 min
27/06/2024

Supreme Court rules on opioid settlement, SEC powers

Markets inch up; Supreme Court throws wrench in Purdue Pharma bankruptcy; SEC powers limited; another AI lawsuit.

27/06/2024

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1 min
12/06/2024

Consumer prices rose at a slower rate in May

The consumer price index rose 3.3% in May; gas prices decline 9 cents in a week, AAA says; mortgage applications jump as interest rates dip; E.U. moves closer to hiking tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles.

12/06/2024

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1 min
13/06/2024

Producer prices decline in further sign of cooling inflation

The producer price index in May fell 0.2%; jobless claims rise to 10-month high, but still at a healthy level; Federal Reserve signals just one interest rate cut in 2024; G7 leaders agree to $50 billion Ukraine loan backed by Russian assets.

13/06/2024

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1 min
27/03/2025

Beyond the “Signalgate” headlines

In all the talk about senior White House officials discussing military attack plans over the messaging app Signal (and accidentally invited a journalist to the chat), one detail is being overlooked: the impact of the attacks on Yemen. We’ll get into it. And, we’ll unpack the chilling effect the Trump administration is having on U.S. tourism. Plus, nobody remembers that embarrassing time you misspoke in a Zoom meeting, right? Here’s everything we talked about today: “Foreign Travelers Are Rethinking Travel to the U.S.” from The New York Times“Beyond the Signal fiasco, Trump’s Yemen strategy needs more scrutiny” from The Washington Post“Here Are the Attack Plans That Trump’s Advisers Shared on Signal” (gift link) from The Atlantic“Living Car-Free in Arizona, on Purpose and Happily” from The New York Times“The Ford Executive Who Kept Score of Colleagues’ Verbal Flubs” from The Wall Street Journal“As Republicans Denounce NPR and PBS, Democrats Mock Hearing” from The New York Times Help Marketplace and Make Me Smart plan for an uncertain future. Donate now during our March fundraiser.

27/03/2025

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14 min
09/07/2025

The countdown to a government shutdown begins (again)

Now that the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” is law, Congress is turning its attention to another matter: avoiding a government shutdown. We’ll explain what it will take to keep the government running beyond Congress’ Sept. 30 deadline. And, we’ll fill you in on another deadline: President Trump’s new due date for trade deals before a slew of higher tariff rates kick in. Plus, a listener’s story of frozen pizza and facing fears. Here’s everything we talked about today: "Why the federal government will shut down. And why it won’t" from Punchbowl News"Trump combats TACO reputation as White House extends tariff deadline" from The Washington Post"Too Many Goods Are About To Face Historically High Tariffs" from Tax Policy Center"Flint finally replaced its lead pipes" from The Washington Post Got a question for the hosts? Call 508-U-B-SMART or email makemesmart@marketplace.org.

09/07/2025

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13 min
22/02/2025

A brewing legal battle and the future of the Fed

The Supreme Court on Friday chose not to intervene in a case involving President Donald Trump’s firing of an independent agency head. As the case is passed back to the lower courts, it tees up a legal battle that will test the president’s power to dismiss officials. We’ll get into what this could all mean for the Federal Reserve. And, U.S. national parks are being hit by the administration’s purge of the federal workforce. Plus, we’ll weigh in on Birkenstocks, prebiotic sodas and the “White Lotus effect” during a round of Half Full/Half Empty! Here’s everything we talked about today: “Supreme Court Declines for Now to Let Trump Fire Agency Head” from Bloomberg Post on Bluesky about national park closures“Trump administration backtracks on eliminating thousands of national parks employees” from The L.A. Times“Firings Squeeze National Parks: ‘You Won’t Have the Full Experience’” from The New York Times“Can sandals be art? Birkenstock says yes, but a German court says no” from AP News“‘Gut Pop’ Is Injecting New Fizz Into the Beverage Aisle” from The Wall Street Journal“Politics are changing how and where consumers spend” from Marketplace“The ‘White Lotus effect’ on tourism” from Marketplace“Amazon Gains Creative Control Over the James Bond Franchise” from The New York Times Got a question or comment for the hosts? Email makemesmart@marketplace.org or leave us a voicemail at 508-U-B-SMART.

22/02/2025

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24 min
18/03/2025

We have a constitutional crisis. Now what?

On today’s episode, Kai Ryssdal and Kimberly Adams discuss the Donald Trump administration’s disregard for the courts. The White House has ignored a judge’s order to turn around a pair of deportation flights and failed to rehire federal workers. A constitutional crisis has arrived. Plus, get ready for a three-bleep Kai rant. And how anime helps explain the GOP’s attempt to get around the real cost of its $4 trillion tax cut. Here’s everything we talked about today: “Black War Hero’s Medal of Honor Page Deleted by Pentagon” from Newsweek “Donald Trump Is Itching for a Legal Showdown Over Deportations” by Vanity Fair “What court orders? Trump’s moving full steam ahead to slash more federal workers” from Politico“Exclusive: How the White House ignored a judge’s order to turn back deportation flights” from Axios “Trump admin live updates: Border czar says ‘I don’t care what the judges think’” by ABC News “Crematory horrors spur Maryland lawmakers to push for reform” by The Washington Post “A Congresswoman with Dementia Stopped Coming to Work. The DC Press Corps Never Noticed.” by Politico “The Budget Trick the G.O.P. Might Use to Make a $4 Trillion Tax Cut Look Free” by The New York Times @bbkogan.bsky.social on Bluesky “Republicans press for change in how CBO tallies cost of legislation” from Marketplace Got a question or comment for the hosts? Email makemesmart@marketplace.org or leave us a voicemail at 508-U-B-SMART.

18/03/2025

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18 min

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