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Marketplace

Marketplace
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Consumer Spending
Job Market

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.

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Big Tech firms saw major stock market slides this week. Alphabet, Microsoft, Meta, Amazon, and Intel all dropped, following less-than-stellar earnings reports. Cracks are showing in the tech biz, and they aren’t all related to AI. Is this the beginni... more

Fresh data showed the economy grew faster than expected, at a 3.4% annual rate in the third quarter. Prices grew too, by 3.6%. Robust consumer spending tends to drive GDP, but the consumer savings rate — an important financial cushion — is falling. I... more

Fed governors met this week and voted to keep interest rates steady at just below 4%. The central bank says it’s taking a “wait and see” approach to elevated inflation. But what does that mean for banks and businesses that want to borrow money? In th... more

The housing market is a bit chilly right now — new home sales are down, and so are prices. But current homeowners watched their property values grow over the past several years. So when it comes to selling, they’ve got (as Olivia Rodrigo might say) r... more

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Sudeep Reddy
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Jordan Holman
New York Times journalist covering the economy and business
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Kalina Bruce
Owner of Noir Lux Candle Bar
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Episode: Your 401(k) is probably invested in AI
Patricia McCoy
Boston College law professor specializing in financial regulation and consumer financial protection
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Episode: Your 401(k) is probably invested in AI
Rachel Handler
Features writer at New York Magazine and Vulture
New York Magazine
Episode: High risk, high rates — where's the reward?
Neela Richardson
Chief economist at ADP
ADP
Episode: Small town economics clash with Big Tech agendas
Jane Friedman
Writer covering the publishing industry and AI
Episode: The loan demand balancing act
Andrew Webster
Entertainment editor at The Verge
The Verge
Episode: The loan demand balancing act
Nela Richardson
Chief economist at ADP
ADP
Episode: A view of AI, from Mumbai

Hosts

Kai Ryssdal
Host of Marketplace
Rima Grace
Host of Marketplace
Sabri Benishor
Host/Reporter on Marketplace, with focus on market and economy segments

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 12.7k ratings
  • Ugh

    I love the factual and analytical economic content. I loathe the smarmy host and the incessant personal stories about a single mom who is a farmer in Mississippi. Will the shows host or format ever change?

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    United States20 days ago
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    wassup
    United Statesa month ago
  • As essential as coffee, and less bitter

    Marketplace covers industries that we need to know about, and explains the economics of the world in terms that make sense. By the end of a broadcast I understand things like which parts of what I’ve heard about the Fed are true, whether it’s a good or bad time to own an EV, and whether it’s time to check in on my friend who works in the mortgage industry. (Answer: Yes). All the hosts and reporters do an admirable and thorough job. I’m a fan for life.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mich Gotta Swim
    United Statesa month ago
  • Must listen for us Small Business Peeps

    A daily listen to get a bead on the world outside of the regular buzz. Kai is awesome, and so are all the other hosts, a daily must listen

    Apple Podcasts
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    co-DEPENDENCY
    United Statesa month ago
  • The best

    Great business show

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    Nick1aaa
    United Statesa month ago

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Some listeners feel the show has grown partisan or negative in tone, with debates about bias and policy influence.
The show explains complex economic topics in clear, engaging ways and keeps macro trends relatable.
Listeners appreciate Kai Ryssdal's approachable delivery and storytelling that ties data to everyday life.
Audience segments include long-time fans who value depth and newcomers seeking practical context.

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How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#14
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#167
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#226
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Consumer credit creep
Q: How are candidates trying to influence what AI chatbots tell voters about them?
Campaigns are improving their online information and using tools to track chatbot responses, since models draw on sources such as websites, social media and Common Crawl. Researchers also found that chatbot conversations can meaningfully shift voting preferences.
Consumer credit creep
Q: What might happen to the job market if the Federal Reserve raises interest rates?
Higher rates could reduce housing construction and hiring, slow temporary work, and make job searches harder for workers already facing unstable employment. Effects may take six months to two years to reach labor markets.
The loan demand balancing act
Q: Why are so many studios, so many gaming companies making horror? It's got to be just good business, right? There's better ROI?
Andrew Webster says horror is relatively inexpensive to produce, while films and games can reach large audiences and generate strong returns. Built-in audiences and lower budgets make projects such as Backrooms attractive investments.
The loan demand balancing act
Q: Could you, as concisely as possible, because it's obviously a huge topic and we'll dig in in a second, but what is the current state of AI and publishing?
Jane Friedman describes the state of AI in publishing as confusing, overwhelming and anger-inducing, with debates over copyright, author protections and publishers' use of AI.
Small town economics clash with Big Tech agendas
Q: What are your big takeaways?
Neela Richardson says growth is messier than standard economic models suggest, personal economic stories are deeply connected across countries, and work can give people purpose.

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What is Marketplace about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A weekday economics and business news program that translates macro trends into real-world stories. It frequently covers manufacturing, energy markets, inflation, tariffs, and policy shifts, with on-the-ground reporting from small businesses and industry insiders. Noteworthy is its mix of data-driven analysis and human-interest segments, plus its ability to weave national policy debates into everyday economic impact. Potential listeners include finance and policy professionals, entrepreneurs, and students seeking practical context for how headlines translate into markets and everyday life.

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1. Marketplace Morning Report
2. Marketplace All-in-One
3. Marketplace Tech
4. Planet Money
5. The Indicator from Planet Money

How many episodes of Marketplace are there?

Marketplace launched 20 years ago and published 301 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on Marketplace include:

1. Sudeep Reddy
2. Jordan Holman
3. Kalina Bruce
4. Patricia McCoy
5. Rachel Handler
6. Neela Richardson
7. Jane Friedman
8. Andrew Webster

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