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Marketplace
by Melinda Gates
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.
Episodes
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The "first tranche" of sanctions against Russia is here. Now what?
Today, President Joe Biden announced that the U.S. would join the European Union in sanctioning Russia for its military actions in Ukraine. The restrictions are targeted but could push up grain prices and are stirring anxiety about global energy prices. Economic blowback, along with COVID-19,...
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How effective would U.S. sanctions against Russia be?
The United States has threatened Russia with "swift" and "severe" economic sanctions if the country further invades Ukraine. The unprecedented sanctions would target Russian financial institutions and potentially affect any company or individual with links to the Kremlin. Today, we're joined by...
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In a tight job market, maybe it's time to rethink degree requirements
The economic gap between Americans with college degrees and those without has been growing for decades. That's been driven in part by "degree inflation," which puts millions with military, community college or on-the-job experience at a disadvantage, even in a tight labor market. Today, we hear...
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Your word of the day: "boomflation"
January's retail numbers show that Americans are buying a lot. They're purchasing furniture to make themselves more comfortable at home and are switching up that business-casual wardrobe for something more "business comfortable." Even when accounting for inflation, there's a boom in spending and...
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What will the post-COVID world look like?
It's easy to remember the "before times," but it's a lot more challenging to envision the "after times." Even if COVID-19 sticks with us forever, that doesn't mean we'll always be living in a pandemic. Today, we'll dig into how exactly we can tell when the pandemic is behind us and what our…
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When it comes to inflation, it's the thought that counts
The highest inflation in years comes with the lowest consumer sentiment in a decade. Or is it the other way around? With low morale due to inflation, wages increase to compensate, prices escalate to address higher wages … and worries of the inflation-sentiment spiral continue. But these mind…
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What's driving meat prices up?
This morning's inflation numbers tell a story: Prices are going up faster than they have in 40 years, cutting into profits. But Tyson Foods saw its profits soar by double digits last quarter. Aren’t companies like Tyson feeling supply chain disruptions and inflation the same as the folks who are...
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A road map of inflation
Inflation clocked in at a decades-high 7% in December. But inflation varies depending on where you're located. Today, we'll take a look at what inflation feels like for businesses and consumers in Atlanta, Detroit and San Francisco, as well as the sectors in which prices may be higher for longer....
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What Spotify’s response to Joe Rogan scandals tells us about the labor market
Joe Rogan's podcast will remain on Spotify following controversies over COVID misinformation and his past use of a racial slur. Still, the company's CEO issued an apology to staffers this weekend. In a competitive industry with a tight labor market — and at a time when workers prioritize company...
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Quirky, bizarre, unusual — and strong
Whatever your adjective of choice, the January jobs report was — to say the least — surprising. Despite gloomy forecasts, employers added 467,000 jobs last month. Pay and labor force participation were up, too. Today, we'll dig into the data and tackle more of this week's economic news in the...
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On the up and up again
Spending and inflation? Up. GDP? Also up. Interest rates? Soon to be up. After the economic nosedive that was 2020 and the huge rebound of 2021, we dig into when the Federal Reserve's tentative rate hike is likely to ripple out to the rest of the economy. We'll also take a look at why it's so…
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TikTok is changing the voice of brands online
More than 1 billion people use the short-form video platform TikTok monthly, presenting a huge marketing opportunity for businesses. Take, for example, the language learning company Duolingo, which uses its big, green owl mascot in zany videos and has amassed a huge following in recent months....
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
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.
HOSTED BY
Melinda Gates
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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...
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Marketplace is created and hosted by Melinda Gates.
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