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Marketplace Tech

Marketplace
Artificial Intelligence
Openai
Data Centers
Apple
Anthropic
Spacex
Education
AI Wearables
Humanoid Robots
Bitcoin
Meta
Capital One
AI Chatbots
Job Market
Cybersecurity
Google
Meta Platforms, Inc.
Nvidia
Workforce Development
Robotics

Monday through Friday, Marketplace demystifies the digital economy in less than 10 minutes. We look past the hype and ask tough questions about an industry that's constantly changing.

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Joanna Stern
Journalist, founder of New Things
New Things
Episode: Gig workers train humanoids on household chores
Janelle Shane
Author of You Look Like a Thing and I Love You, How AI Works and Why It's Making the World a Weirder Place
AI Weirdness blog
Episode: AI chatbots have linguistic slips when they go off-script
Benjamin Alarie
Law professor at University of Toronto and co-author of Superjustice
University of Toronto; Superjustice
Episode: AI-driven law could be an answer to accessible legal help
Adam Segal
Senior fellow on the Council on Foreign Relations' technology and national security program
Council on Foreign Relations
Episode: China’s soft power play in the global AI arms race
Priya Rathod
Workplace trends editor at Indeed
Indeed
Episode: Opening the curtain of AI business integration
Shri Narayanan
Professor, runs USC's Signal Analysis and Interpretation Lab (SAIL)
University of Southern California
Episode: Centering humans in AI education might be key to innovation and research
Gaurav Sukhatme
Leader, Stevens School for Computing and Artificial Intelligence at USC
University of Southern California
Episode: Centering humans in AI education might be key to innovation and research
Adam Subash
Associate scientist at Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Episode: An "antacid" to fight climate change
Jacqueline Sentiner
Senior scientist with Hourglass Climate
Hourglass Climate
Episode: An "antacid" to fight climate change

Host

Stephanie Hughes
Host of Marketplace Tech

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 1.4k ratings
  • Boring. Reminds me of the typical NPR show.

    I’m sure the host is trying the best that she can, but host and writer talent makes a difference.

    It is just too boring to listen to. Like someone having a coffee with someone else and casually talking about current events. The kind of conversation that starts with, “Did you hear…”.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Capt Benjamin Sisko
    United Statesa month ago
  • Truth Finds a Way 👏

    Great to source on American markets that speaks to investors through a critical lens.

    In an age when US media are constantly being corrupted (by crypto•com and other CCP ventures), this podcast still helps listeners find real economic signals without the noise. May their future be long and prosperous 🙏💕

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BusterXYZ
    United States2 months ago
  • Space x

    Least informed podcast I’ve listened to

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Stock3333
    United States2 months ago
  • Interesting topics, mixed reviews on hosts

    This was my favorite of the Marketplace shows until Stephanie Hughes began hosting. Her vocal affectations are distracting. She toggles between her natural alto and squeaky clarinet. It sounds forced and takes me out of the reporting. Just embrace the alto even if it’s monotone; stop the squeaking. Or bring back a combination of Nova and Meghan—love them.

    Also, I would pay for a subscription to listen to Marketplace shows ad-free. PLEASE.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Potato & Wine
    United States3 months ago
  • Ads on marketplace.

    Too many ads. I’ve stopped listening to this podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    wildovenking
    United States6 months ago

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Some listeners feel ads dominate; many want ad breaks to be less intrusive or ad‑free options.
Guests and reporting are often praised for credibility and depth; some reviews call for more varied topics beyond AI.
Listeners appreciate concise, up‑to‑date tech and policy briefs that fit busy schedules.

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#231
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Gig workers train humanoids on household chores
Q: How long do you think it will be until robots can actually do these chores?
The guest suggests a long horizon ahead, acknowledging current limits in data, safety, and dexterity, even as companies push to expand the range of tasks robots might learn to perform.
Gig workers train humanoids on household chores
Q: Tell me, what did you take away from this reporting?
The takeaway is that data is the critical bottleneck for progress in robotics, with companies relying on real-world footage and user consent to build robust models, while workers weigh the value of payment versus participation.
Gig workers train humanoids on household chores
Q: So Joanna, you have a new story up on New Things, where you look at startups that are having people film everyday tasks like doing laundry, in order to train robots to do that work.
The guest explains that the data collected from ordinary tasks is essential for training humanoid robots, highlighting both the potential and the ethical concerns of monetizing everyday labor for AI development.
China’s soft power play in the global AI arms race
Q: What are the main national security concerns tied to these models?
The guest notes concerns about censorship, data access, potential espionage, and longer-term dependence, but says open-weight models mitigate some issues by enabling offline training and reducing constant server contact.
China’s soft power play in the global AI arms race
Q: How has the open weight approach been working for Chinese models?
Adam Segal explains that Chinese open-weight models have become competitive with leading US frontier models, are widely used in the US, and have gained traction in developing economies because they can be downloaded and run locally, reducing data and dependency concerns.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Marketplace Tech

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

The series covers technology, finance, energy, and policy through concise, 10-minute style episodes that translate complex topics into practical insights for professionals. Highlights include discussions about AI's influence on markets and advertising, historical turns in energy investment, cross‑border energy trade, and the evolving role of AI in security, search, and everyday life. Guests tend to be industry insiders, researchers, and reporters who offer context, governance angles, and real‑world implications for business strategy and policy. The show often frames technology shifts inside broader economic or regulatory landscapes, making it useful for leaders who want rapid, credible briefs on where tech and markets are headed and what it... more

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2. Janelle Shane
3. Benjamin Alarie
4. Adam Segal
5. Priya Rathod
6. Shri Narayanan
7. Gaurav Sukhatme
8. Adam Subash

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