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Marketplace

Marketplace
Inflation
Federal Reserve
Tariffs
Labor Market
Artificial Intelligence
Oil Prices
Housing Market
Job Market
United States
United States Economy
Data Centers
Economic Policy
Trump Administration
Consumer Spending
Health Insurance
Economy
Wage Growth
Unemployment
Supreme Court
Cargo Theft

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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Latest Episodes

A 2020 law aimed at eliminating surprise medical expenses has shifted some unpredictable costs away from patients. The law was supposed to incentivize jointly set reasonable prices between hospitals and insurers, but instead, there’s been a whole lot... more

First-time unemployment claims (layoffs, basically) have come in below 200,000 for four weeks running — the longest stretch since 1969. At the same time, the economy only barely added jobs in September. Few layoffs, barely any new jobs, and it makes ... more

The S&P 500 has hit more than two dozen record highs this year, and it’s got AI firms to thank. In fact, it’s easy to forget that a lot of other public companies are in a tough spot. In this episode, why there’s a widening bifurcation of the stock ma... more

We got fresh data showing imports and inventory levels are up. Is it a sign of a strong economy, or a sign businesses are bracing for impact? In this episode, AI remains a major driver of this strange economy. Plus: The U.S. is simultaneously importi... more

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Recent Guests

Lindsay Owens
President and CEO of Groundwork Collaborative
Groundwork Collaborative
Episode: Consumer confidence slides to 12-year low
Nick Guest
Assistant Professor of Accounting
Cornell University
Episode: Nvidia's record-breaking stock buyback
Eric Gordon
Business professor
University of Michigan
Episode: Nvidia's record-breaking stock buyback
Jacob Bourne
Tech analyst
eMarketer
Episode: Nvidia's record-breaking stock buyback
Daniel Newman
Analyst
Futurum
Episode: Nvidia's record-breaking stock buyback
Anna Swanson
Trade reporter
The New York Times
Episode: High interest rates could balloon the national debt
Greg Ip
Journalist
The Wall Street Journal
Episode: High interest rates could balloon the national debt
Dan Ward
Senior Director of Model Development at Karen Clark & Company
Karen Clark & Company
Episode: Fed officials speak up on inflation
Robin Wigglesworth
Author, A Fabulous Debt; Financial Times journalist
Financial Times
Episode: Tension grows in the housing market

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
  • Glad to have found this podcast!

    I really enjoy this podcast and tend to listen to it alongside up first in the mornings, one thing though i am not a fan whatsoever of the series they have. I really don’t like hearing about people’s stories I want to hear news , I understand the intent, but I’m not a fan of it. I just can’t seem to get myself to listen through it.

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    justgivingmytake
    United Statesa month ago
  • Jones Act

    Why didn’t you ask your interviewee if he voted for Donald Trump? I bet you he did.

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    5
    Brooklyn Me
    United Statesa month ago
  • Sponsored by too much AI

    Both this podcast and another NPR favorite have many many AI sponsored ads. I have always looked to this content for economic details about people, communities and the complex world we live in. Key words: people, community, live.

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    listening to others
    United States2 months ago
  • The Gold Standard for a Reason

    This is what popular econ and finance podcasts all aspire to be. It’s truly wonderful.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    The Most Dapper Cadaver
    United States3 months ago
  • Energy prices

    “Data centers pushed prices down according to a study funded by the Electric & Power Industry”… get the hell outta here with that BS. Your credibility is gone even printing that trumped up fake stat. We are not stupid. You people need to stop treating us like we are. Done with this rubbish podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
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    jas_8998
    United States3 months 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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The state of U.S.-China trade
Q: What is the neutral rate and why does it matter for policy decisions?
It's the theoretical level of interest rates where policy neither cools nor overheats the economy; it's hard to observe in real time, yet crucial for calibrating how much policy tightening or easing might be needed to control inflation.
Tension grows in the housing market
Q: What makes the bond market so central to the economy?
The bond market determines the cost of borrowing for governments and companies, and that cost influences everything from consumer interest rates to the prices of assets and services across the economy.
A cast of hawkish central bankers
Q: Your general thoughts on the state of the economy as we sit here in mid-September?
Policy is trying to derail the economy but resilience remains; rates and inflation are central to the outlook, with debate over whether a hike is needed soon.
What's the new normal for global oil?
Q: How exactly does AI discover new drugs?
AI can identify promising targets, design molecules, and sift possibilities faster than humans, but it still requires careful regulatory alignment and selective clinical trials; the FDA may differentiate when faster pathways are appropriate, especially for biosimilars where trials can be reduced.
Canada taxes back
Q: So let's start with the product itself, Marowin, is that right?
Dina explains that Marowin is a fake, natural deodorant brand created to test how AI suggests products online; the goal was to study the AI shelf and ranking dynamics, not to market a real product.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Marketplace

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. Lindsay Owens
2. Nick Guest
3. Eric Gordon
4. Jacob Bourne
5. Daniel Newman
6. Anna Swanson
7. Greg Ip
8. Dan Ward

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