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EPISODE · Aug 5, 2026 · 6 MIN

Let's check in on construction jobs

from Marketplace All-in-One · host Marketplace

The Associated General Contractors of America recently issued a report that finds job gains in the building trade are uneven, with residential construction still lagging. The reasons are a combination of supply chain uncertainty, immigration policy, and high mortgage rates. We'll unpack. Plus, AI and online gambling are following crypto's lead in campaign spending. And, from "Marketplace Tech," can AI tackle some of the biggest failings of our justice system?Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletter.Marketplace Morning Report is more than a radio show. Check out our original reporting and financial literacy content at marketplace.org — and consider making an investment in our future.Stories featured in today’s show:From “Marketplace Tech”: AI-driven law could be an answer to accessible legal helpWhat's behind the slowdown in construction jobs?

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