Marketplace All-in-One
4,094 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 days ago - ★★★★★ - 1.2K ratingsMarketplace® is the leading business news program in the nation. We bring you clear explorations of how economic news affects you, through stories, conversations, newsworthy numbers and more. The Marketplace All-in-One podcast provides each episode of the public radio broadcast programs Marketplace, Marketplace Morning Report®and Marketplace Tech® along with our podcasts Make Me Smart, Corner Office and The Uncertain Hour. Visit marketplace.org for more. From American Public Media. Twitter: @Marketplace
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Buying a home is a bleak quest right now
October 05, 2023 22:52 - 29 minutes - 11.8 MBThe average monthly payment on new mortgages rose 46% in 2022, according to a new report from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Combine steep home prices with climbing mortgage rates, and it’s a rough time to be a buyer. We’ll dig into how we got here and when things might cool off. Also in this episode, why demand for temp workers might not be the strongest economic indicator and how the recovery is going for Texas cities’ downtown cores.
10-year bond yields continue to rise
October 05, 2023 21:17 - 1 minute - 11.8 MBStocks close down; Fed policy pushes bond yields higher; higher yields could bring down the cost of imported goods; unemployment claims rise.
VCs are finally waking up to aging as a business opportunity
October 05, 2023 15:24 - 9 minutes - 11.8 MBNearly one in six people in the United States is now 65 or older. While aging is often treated as an ominous economic problem, growing numbers of entrepreneurs and their financial backers are starting to see opportunities for innovation and profit in older populations. Plus, we got a peek at the latest unemployment claims today. And: the latest in the Justice Department’s antitrust trial against Google.
The labor market continues to look strong
October 05, 2023 14:55 - 1 minute - 11.8 MBInitial applications for jobless benefits totaled 207,000 last week; U.S. trade deficit shrinks 9.9%; labor talks at standstill between Kaiser Permanente, unions; U.S. regulators probing safety of ARC airbag inflators.
The ousting of Kevin McCarthy is bad news for Ukraine
October 05, 2023 11:39 - 8 minutes - 11.8 MBIt’s been a mess in Congress this week. Kevin McCarthy is out as house speaker, while another government shutdown looms in the shadows. We unpack the economic impact that all this turmoil in Washington could have, including its potential affects on funding for Ukraine’s war efforts. But first: How are CEOs feeling right now? Plus, President Joe Biden cancels $9 billion in student loan debt.
2030 Soccer World Cup to be held on three continents
October 05, 2023 11:13 - 7 minutes - 11.8 MBFrom the BBC World Service: The 2030 Soccer World Cup will be held in six countries on three different continents, so how will it affect the bottom line — the money the hosts could make and the cost of building infrastructure? Indonesia has the second highest number of TikTok users worldwide, many of whom use the e-commerce feature, TikTok Shop. But following protests by traders in Jakarta who say it’s damaging their business, the feature has been removed. Plus, the problem of bed bugs in Pa...
California bill could lead the way in diversifying venture capital investments
October 05, 2023 10:05 - 9 minutes - 11.8 MBSand Hill Road in Silicon Valley’s Menlo Park is often referred to as the main street of venture capital. Funding from these influential firms can launch a startup into the big time — sometimes unicorn status. But just 2% of venture capital goes to all-female teams. That figure is even lower for Black women and Latina founders. A bill just passed by California lawmakers, SB 54, offers a first-in-the-nation push to gather the statistics on who’s getting all that highly sought-after cash. Gov...
Ford reaches tentative deal with Canadian workers
September 20, 2023 14:57 - 1 minute - 11.8 MBFord, Uniform reach deal that needs workers’ ratification; UAW says workers are now striking at an Alabama auto supplier plant; Government shutdown will likely prevent Fed rate hike in November, PIMCO says; White House launching Climate Corps jobs program
To tip or not to tip?
September 20, 2023 14:51 - 10 minutes - 11.8 MBExpectations around tipping have evolved in the last couple of years. So how much should you be tipping these days? What about for dine-in versus takeout or delivery? And why does tipping stir up such strong emotions? We answer these questions — no tip required. But first, it’s decision day for the Federal Reserve. We preview today’s interest rate announcement, as well as the Fed’s economic projections.
The climate crisis will make housing affordability even worse
September 20, 2023 11:43 - 8 minutes - 11.8 MBThe price of insurance premiums are not keeping up with the amount of risk homeowners face as the climate crisis plays out. A price correction is coming, a new report finds, and it’ll push housing affordability further out of reach. And later: How does tipping in South Korea compare to the United States?
Japan’s fish exports plummet as China ban bites
September 20, 2023 10:49 - 6 minutes - 11.8 MBFrom the BBC World Service: Japan’s fishing exports plummet 70% after China banned imports over the release of treated radioactive water from the Fukushima power plant, the BBC’s Mariko Oi reports. The United Kingdom is considering delaying a ban on the sale of new gasoline and diesel cars, watering down its green ambitions. Finally, Venice is set to introduce a daily tourist levy in an attempt to reduce the number of day-trippers to the city, the BBC’s Giovanna Girardi reports.
The race to develop earthquake warning tech
September 20, 2023 10:12 - 4 minutes - 11.8 MBEarthquakes are the trickiest phenomena to detect ahead of their impact. California, for example, has the MyShake app, which aims to notify Californians seconds ahead of a quake. But aside from the public sector funding this type of lifesaving innovation, private companies are also racing to develop the tech for earthquake warning and alert systems. The BBC’s Will Bain reports.
Can we eat our way out of the climate crisis?
September 20, 2023 10:00 - 20 minutes - 11.8 MBDo my food choices really matter? What about solutions like composting? In this installment of Burning Questions, NYT’s food journalist and best-selling cookbook author Priya Krishna is in conversation with restaurateur and founder of Zero Foodprint, Anthony Myint, to chat through the personal and structural changes we can make to our food choices to better the climate. CHECK OUT: The impact of specific foods on the environment COMPOST: Even if your city doesn’t offer municipal pick-up DI...
The facial recognition software cops are raving about
September 19, 2023 22:34 - 26 minutes - 11.8 MBClearview AI, widely used by U.S. law enforcement, can find a face anywhere on the internet thanks to a database of billions of scraped photos. Journalist Kashmir Hill, who recently published a book about Clearview, will tell us what it was like to investigate a company that’s always watching. Plus, the viability of a four-day workweek for blue-collar jobs and an electrical transformer shortage.
The clash of Bidenomics and MAGAnomics
September 19, 2023 22:33 - 30 minutes - 11.8 MBPresident Biden is pitting his plan for the U.S. economy against so-called ‘MAGAnomics’, the economic ideas that defined the Trump era. Mark Blyth, political economist at Brown University, said the clash is all about who wins and who loses as the U.S. decarbonizes. On the show today, Blyth explains what Bidenomics actually means and why it’s not the easiest message to sell to voters. Plus, how the United States let go of its industrial base and what it will take to re-industrialize for a ...
Housing starts fall in August
September 19, 2023 20:58 - 1 minute - 11.8 MBStocks fall; apartment construction down in August; China weighs on global economic growth; Federal Reserve starts two-day meeting on interest rates.
New home construction plummets
September 19, 2023 15:12 - 1 minute - 11.8 MBDisney’s big on theme parks; global growth to slow.
Reframing how we think about tips
September 19, 2023 14:51 - 7 minutes - 11.8 MBThe legacy of a tipped minimum wages means that a worker can be paid as little as $2.13 an hour at the federal level. We’ll explore how COVID upended the tip-based restaurant industry and where we go from here. We also examine where the Federal Reserve thinks the economy is headed. Plus, rising oil prices is not what many global economies needs right now.
Strong economic headwinds are buffeting the Fed
September 19, 2023 11:37 - 6 minutes - 11.8 MBThe central bank starts a two-day meeting on interest rates today, but significant headwinds are blowing. We’ll assess the biggest factors challenging the Federal Reserve right now that could threaten the economic balancing act it’s trying to pull off. And later, we delve into the “ugly and sordid” history of tipping in the U.S.
Japan firms cut ties with boyband agency over sex abuse
September 19, 2023 11:05 - 6 minutes - 11.8 MBFrom the BBC World Service: It’s the sexual abuse scandal that’s rocked Japan, now the BBC’s Mariko Oi reports on the major brands that are cutting ties with the country’s biggest talent agency, Johnny and Associates. Plus, was the Libyan dam disaster caused by nature or neglect? The BBC’s Anna Foster is in Derna.
How presidential candidates are talking about tech on the campaign trail
September 19, 2023 10:19 - 8 minutes - 11.8 MBWe are a little more than a year away from Election Day, and voters have probably heard something about candidates’ views on the economy, foreign policy and other issues in the media daily. But today, “Marketplace Tech” is looking at what candidates are telling voters about their plans for the future of technology in the United States. How are they framing issues related to artificial intelligence, social media and the power of Big Tech? If you scroll through the websites of the leading can...
Why do some jobs get tips but not others?
September 19, 2023 10:00 - 27 minutes - 11.8 MBIn our previous episode, Bridget promised Ryan she’d take him to Happy Land Theme Park and Resort. And Bridget keeps her promises! It’s the perfect place to answer Henry’s question. He wants to know why some jobs get tips and others don’t. This proves to be a tricky one to answer, as Ryan and Bridget soon find out. They enlist the help of Happy Land Founder, Mort Bisby. Inside Mort’s hidden lair, they’ll learn some tips on well… tipping. If your family is interested in learning more about t...
What’s happening in Congress is not normal
September 19, 2023 00:43 - 17 minutes - 11.8 MBCongress has a job to do. But lately, some of the work on the Hill seems to have come to a standstill. There’s been drama over the debt ceiling, a Republican senator is holding up key military promotions, and now a government shutdown is looming. We’ll tackle the question of who is really to blame for all the governmental dysfunction and unpack the challenges of framing these issues in the media. Here’s everything we talked about: “Marines issue stand-down order amid search for missing F-...
Would you take a job that might make you work for free?
September 18, 2023 23:02 - 27 minutes - 11.8 MBWith government shutdowns becoming more frequent — we could have another one at the end of the month — taking a government job isn’t all that appealing. Why worry about the uncertainty of a furlough when plenty of other companies are hiring? We’ll also tackle the environmental impacts of barge shipping, hard-to-find auto parts in the U.S. and members-only shopping in China.
U.S prisoners released from Iran
September 18, 2023 21:10 - 1 minute - 11.8 MBPrisoner swap includes transfer of Iranian oil funds; UAW talks continue amid strike.
Investors bet Fed will leave interest rates unchanged
September 18, 2023 14:59 - 1 minute - 11.8 MBPolicymakers are meeting this week, with a decision expected Wednesday; UAW resumes contract talks with Detroit’s Big Three; California suing oil companies over climate change; Yellow plans to auction off its 12,000 trucks.
Islamic home financing opens the door to homeownership
September 18, 2023 13:00 - 6 minutes - 11.8 MBWhile homeownership has been a reliable way for families to build wealth in the U.S., the path to homeownership is more complicated for many observant Muslims. Paying interest — like you would in a traditional mortgage — goes against Islamic rules governing finance. Now, more institutions are offering Islamic financing to meet what they see as growing demand. Plus, what happens if the UAW strike grows?
The UAW is taking aim at temp workers
September 18, 2023 11:45 - 7 minutes - 11.8 MBStriking auto workers and Detroit automakers failed to reach a deal this weekend. One sticking point for members of the United Auto Workers union is the reliance on temporary and “tiered” workers by carmakers. How did the industry get here? Plus, a look at what’s behind the current rush to invest in gold.
Italy’s migrant crisis is “unsustainable”
September 18, 2023 10:54 - 7 minutes - 11.8 MBFrom the BBC World Service: Small Italian islands off the coast of North Africa are struggling to cope with the influx of migrants, according to the Italian government. The BBC’s Katya Adler reports from the island of Lampedusa. Meanwhile, Japan’s government is facing criticism for failing to appoint a single woman to any junior ministerial roles in the latest cabinet reshuffle, despite 54 jobs being available. The BBC’s Will Leonardo reports. And in the United Kingdom, the BBC’s Leanna Byrn...
Have smartphones peaked?
September 18, 2023 10:18 - 8 minutes - 11.8 MBThere was a time when the unveiling of the next-generation Apple iPhone was a very big deal. Today, there are still plenty of fans keeping tabs on the latest releases from Apple and competitors like Samsung and Google. But if you didn’t hear much about Apple’s hardware showcase in Cupertino, California, last week, it wasn’t just you. Marketplace’s Lily Jamali spoke to Lauren Goode, senior writer at Wired and the co-host of Wired’s “Gadget Lab” and “Have a Nice Future” podcasts, about the eve...
The quest for a perfect smile
September 16, 2023 01:13 - 24 minutes - 11.8 MBCelebrities are starting to have eerily similar smiles — flawlessly straight and pearly white teeth. But what’s the cost behind those perfect smiles? We’ll talk about yet another unrealistic beauty standard and the rise of the cosmetic dentistry industry. And the Roman Empire might be a thing of the past, but it seems that many men are still fascinated by it. We’ll get into some reasons why the ancient world power is engrained in our minds. Then, we’ll play a round of Half Full/Half Empty t...
Is it time to question the economic vibe?
September 15, 2023 23:57 - 26 minutes - 11.8 MBConsumer spending is key to this economy, but Americans are running through their cash just as student loan repayments are coming due. Could that be the straw that breaks the consumer’s back? We’ll discuss it on the Weekly Wrap. Plus, how car dealers are reacting to the UAW strike, why immigration is important to the AI race and why gross domestic product and gross domestic income often don’t match up, even though they should.
Biden throws support behind UAW
September 15, 2023 21:02 - 1 minute - 11.8 MBStocks close down; Biden calls for “record contracts” for striking UAW workers; Import prices rise; TikTok faces European fine.
Consumers are growing optimistic about inflation
September 15, 2023 16:50 - 1 minute - 11.8 MBConsumers expect inflation to be at 3.1 percent in a year, lowest expectation in more than two years; UAW strikes against Detroit Three automakers; Media companies to resume negotiations with striking writers; Apple to update software in iPhone 12 models amid radiation concern.
The future of the auto industry
September 15, 2023 14:40 - 7 minutes - 11.8 MBThe UAW started a limited strike today at all three big automakers in the U.S. But this strike is about more than fair wages and benefits — the future of American-made cars, and how soon they can go electric, hangs in the balance. Plus, media mogul Byron Allen has offered Disney $10 billion for ABC. We’ll talk about why CEO Bob Iger might be inclined to take the deal.
The danger of VC-backed insurance
September 15, 2023 11:35 - 8 minutes - 11.8 MBA new trend in health-tech start-ups is to offer low premiums for insurance coverage and burn through billions of venture capital to stay in the green. When they crash, these firms leave customers without a way to access care or medication. Do regulators need to crack down? Plus, some public universities up their tuition and the UAW goes on strike.
France’s Carrefour flags ‘shrinkflation’
September 15, 2023 10:49 - 7 minutes - 11.8 MBFrom the BBC World Service: Have you noticed products that you buy getting smaller, while the price remains the same? It’s called “shrinkflation” and French supermarket giant Carrefour is putting labels on such goods to alert customers to it. The World Health Organization is warning that survivors of flooding in Libya remain in danger from contaminated flood water and a lack of medical supplies. It’s Friday, but how do you have a night out in a war zone? Russia launched its full-scale invasi...
How tech has influenced a year of demonstrations in Iran
September 15, 2023 10:02 - 9 minutes - 11.8 MBSaturday marks one year since the death of Mahsa Amini, the young woman who was arrested by the Islamic Republic of Iran’s “morality police” for allegedly violating its strict dress code for women. She died in custody. Protests that started at Amini’s funeral quickly spread across the country. Iranians have depended on messaging apps and social media to share information and try to stay safe. But staying connected hasn’t been easy, according to Shaghayegh Norouzi and Reza Ghazinouri with th...
What happened to stakeholder capitalism?
September 15, 2023 01:20 - 18 minutes - 11.8 MBIn the before times, some of America’s top corporations pledged to rebalance their priorities and serve all stakeholders instead of just shareholders. Today, workers still aren’t feeling the love. We’ll get into the disconnect between employees and CEOs and explain how that’s playing out in recent labor disputes. Plus, why patrons at a Milwaukee bar are feeling that Jets win extra-hard. Here’s everything we talked about: “Detroit automakers and auto workers remain far from a deal as end-o...
How to price an IPO so it “pops”
September 15, 2023 00:04 - 26 minutes - 11.8 MBShares of chip designer Arm Holdings surged 25% above their initial public offering price of $51 in the company’s stock market debut today. A lot went into deciding on that price. Today, we dig into what it takes to make an IPO “pop.” Later, the United Auto Workers plans to target its work stoppages as a strike looms. And will Social Security’s cost-of-living increase be enough to help older Americans keep up with inflation next year?
Arm’s strong debut could inspire more IPOs
September 14, 2023 20:58 - 1 minute - 11.8 MBStocks close higher; Arm shares rise 24% in first day of trading; UAW strike deadline looms; Mortgage rates stay above 7%.
Higher energy prices in August pushed up two economic indicators
September 14, 2023 15:12 - 1 minute - 11.8 MBRetail sales rose 0.6 percent in August; Wholesale prices rose 1.6 percent annually; Jobless claims remain low at 220,000; Gannett to hire reporters dedicated to covering Beyonce, Taylor Swift.
Is the “last mile” of inflation actually the hardest?
September 14, 2023 14:39 - 6 minutes - 11.8 MBThe Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg and even banks themselves have said the “last mile” of inflation will be hardest to beat. But research doesn’t really shows that. So what’s with the hype? Plus, chip designer Arm’s valuation is officially $54 billion, making it the biggest IPO of the year. We’ll also hear about Americans over 60 who still owe student loans.
Car repairflation
September 14, 2023 11:52 - 7 minutes - 11.8 MBOne spending category that is seeing inflated costs compared to last year, according to the August CPI, is motor vehicle repairs. We’ll visit a mechanic to find out why. Hint: New car parts are a lot more expensive than they used to be. Plus, tech giants met with congressional leaders to talk AI regulations and some C-suite execs see climate change disruptions as, frankly, not their problem.
Protests erupt in Syria
September 14, 2023 11:49 - 8 minutes - 11.8 MBFrom the BBC World Service: The long-running civil war in Syria has led to fresh protests over the country’s crumbling economy; extreme inflation and a lack of basic supplies has pushed thousands to take to the streets. A major Australian property developer has apologized after calling for unemployment to rise in Australia by 50% so that people are reminded that they work for the employer — not the other way around. This weekend, Singapore plays host to Formula One’s night race and organizer...
How Musk’s Starlink became a security liability for the U.S.
September 14, 2023 10:29 - 10 minutes - 11.8 MBHere on Earth, the satellites that make up Starlink look like a string of stars travelling across the night sky. More than 4,000 of them are circling the Earth in low orbit right now. They’re part of the private venture that’s the brainchild of billionaire and SpaceX founder Elon Musk. Last year, when Russia invaded Ukraine, Musk sent Starlink terminals there so Ukraine could stay connected to the internet. But turns out Musk controls both the on and the off switch on that technology, givin...
Air conditioning and political dysfunction
September 14, 2023 00:09 - 12 minutes - 11.8 MBWhat does air conditioning have to do with political dysfunction in Washington? Apparently, more than you’d imagine. We’ll get into the history behind AC in the halls of Congress and how that’s affected the way lawmakers do their jobs. Then, what drove Sen. Mitt Romney to call it quits? Plus, staging a career comeback isn’t easy. Naomi Osaka and Simone Biles are showing us how it’s done. Here’s everything we talked about today: “What Mitt Romney Saw in the Senate” from The Atlantic “Wall...
What will inflation look like in 6 months?
September 13, 2023 22:33 - 26 minutes - 11.8 MBThough inflation ticked up a bit in August, it looks like price increases are losing steam. Today, we ask what inflation could look like next year and what wild cards might be in play. We also investigate where all the G-rated movies went and why fish tacos are still about a buck at a San Diego restaurant chain.
Fed digests inflation report
September 13, 2023 21:11 - 1 minute - 11.8 MBStocks close mixed; Fed takes in inflation report; UAW negotiations ongoing; McCarthy presents plan to avoid government shutdown.
Higher energy prices pushed up inflation in August
September 13, 2023 15:12 - 1 minute - 11.8 MBInflation was at 0.6 percent in August, an acceleration from July; IEA predicts energy prices will remain elevated the rest of the year; Fed expected to keep interest rates steady next week; New York City, Oregon sue Fox over 2020 election lies.