
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.
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 301 | Founded | 20 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | BusinessNews | |||

The May CPI report dropped Wednesday and it’s a doozy: Inflation rose 4.2% over the last 12 months. This means wallet pressure is bearing down on consumers, as wage growth lags behind price growth. On the other hand, the CPI report includes signals t... more
Bank of America advised investors late last week that too many red flags pointed to a market peak, and that it was time to “take profits.” In plain English? The stock market could see a downward turn soon, so it may be time to sell. In this episode, ... more
Averages wages grew 3.4% year over year, but at the same time, inflation as measured by the consumer price index, has been eating away at those gains. Workers don’t want to lose purchasing power — rising inflation will feel like a pay cut — but the F... more
Growing health insurance premiums, particularly for plans on the Affordable Care Act marketplace, have been in the headlines as cuts to Medicaid roll out nationwide. But healthcare deductibles are also growing — and with them, the group of Americans ... more
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Here on Earth 1, the economy very OBVIOUSLY SUCKS. The experts and segments are so out of touch that it's almost unlistenable. If you can't see that a LOT of folks are struggling then you really should dig deeper.🫤
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Used to love this podcast, but it’s become too depressing and feels like it’s just pushing an agenda anymore. Too bad
I’ve been a daily listener of Marketplace for years, and it’s one of the few podcasts I never miss. As someone who follows markets and the economy closely, I appreciate how the show consistently breaks down complex, often dry economic topics into stories that are clear, relevant, and actually enjoyable to listen to.
Kai Ryssdal’s delivery is a big part of what makes it work—smart, approachable, and just the right amount of humor to keep things engaging without losing the substance. The show doe... more
4.3% has nothing to do with the amount of Americans who are unemployed and underemployed and you know it. How do you record a story about unemployment without mentioning the massive rolling layoffs of the past year? You all have taken to lying about the economy to paint a rosy picture and that’s unacceptable for a show specifically reporting on it.
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A weekday economics show translates macro trends into real-world stories, blending inflation dynamics, energy markets, and policy impacts with on-the-ground reporting. Episodes weave expert analysis with human experiences—from small businesses adapting to higher costs to consumers trimming discretionary spending—delivering context beyond numbers. A standout feature is its ability to connect big-picture policy and market shifts to everyday life, making complex topics accessible and timely for professionals and curious listeners alike.
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Recent guests on Marketplace include:
1. Kate Davidson
2. Stacey Cowley
3. Camille Rishu
4. David McMahon
5. Ted Bettner
6. Alina Peng
7. Betsy Stevenson
8. Lujaina Abdelwahed
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