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Older video games are in danger of going extinct (rerun)
November 23, 2023 11:08 - 10 minutes - 11.8 MBFor the most part, it’s not too hard to get access to movies from the last decade or even the last century. But if you want to experience a video game from before, say, the ancient era of 2010? Good luck. A new report from the Video Game History Foundation and the Software Preservation Network finds that 87% of those older games are “critically endangered.” They’re not commercially available to the public unless fans have dozens of different old systems to play them on or travel to an archiv...
Who wants to work in Congress anymore?
November 23, 2023 00:43 - 13 minutes - 11.8 MBThis month, at least 12 members of Congress have announced they won’t seek reelection at the end of their terms. We’ll get into the record number of retirements and why the job might not be worth the trouble. Then, we’ll discuss how OpenAI’s leadership turmoil might be a turning point for the artificial intelligence industry. Plus, a St. Louis football team’s failed attempt to become a Thanksgiving game day staple. Here’s everything we talked about today: “Larry Summers Is OpenAI’s Surpri...
Grocery prices are a little less stuffed this Thanksgiving
November 22, 2023 23:43 - 28 minutes - 11.8 MBThe Farm Bureau says Thanksgiving meals will cost a bit less than they did in 2022. But everyone experiences the economy differently. So we talked to last-minute grocery shoppers in Houston about the prices of holiday essentials, from turkey wings to mac and cheese ingredients. Also in this episode: Google makes a business out of CAPTCHA puzzle data, the FCC wants to ban cable cord-cutting fees and OPEC+ delays a key meeting.
Durable goods orders unchanged
November 22, 2023 22:08 - 1 minute - 11.8 MBStocks rise; durable goods orders unchanged; mortgage rates fall; unemployment claims tick down.
What’s next for OpenAI?
November 22, 2023 15:10 - 1 minute - 11.8 MBAltman to return as CEO as board is reshuffled; online holiday shopping off to strong start, Adobe Analytics says; initial jobless claims fall to 209,000; CEO Zhao pleads guilty as U.S. fines Binance $4.3 billion for violating sanctions, anti-money laundering laws.
More Americans dip into retirement funds for emergencies
November 22, 2023 14:20 - 8 minutes - 11.8 MBFidelity Investments reports that workers taking out a so-called “hardship withdrawal” from their retirement accounts — one used to cover emergency expenses — ticked up in the third quarter. Thing is, those who make those withdrawal are the ones most likely to need the cash in their older years. We explore the consequences. Plus, what durable goods orders can reveal about the economy and how kimchi grew to be a global phenomenon.
Why an Andy Warhol sculpture bombed at auction
November 22, 2023 12:48 - 7 minutes - 11.8 MBLast week, an Andy Warhol piece up called Bomb — literally a silver-painted bomb — failed to sell because its reserve wasn’t met. Why couldn’t it fetch a higher price? We’ll discuss and take a closer look at the high-end art world. Also, OpenAI exemplifies what can happen when employees threaten to quit en masse, and a major settlement shakes up crypto exchange Binance.
Sam Altman returns to OpenAI
November 22, 2023 12:12 - 7 minutes - 11.8 MBFrom the BBC World Service: The drama continues at artificial intelligence business OpenAI, where co-founder Sam Altman is set to return as boss just days after he was fired by the board. And, in the Netherlands we hear voters’ concerns about inflation as they head to the polls. Meanwhile, South Korea’s traditional cabbage-based dish, kimchi, is finding favor beyond Asia. We take a look at the growing global market.
Betting on Conservation
November 22, 2023 11:00 - 28 minutes - 11.8 MBLas Vegas is a fantastical Disneyland for adults in the middle of the desert. It features fabulous displays of water — like the thousand dancing fountains of the Bellagio Hotel or the winding canals that recreate Venice at the Venetian Hotel. But surprisingly, it’s a city that has also become known for water conservation and innovation. In this episode, we sit down with Pat Mulroy, who was the top water manager in Southern Nevada for 25 years and led conservation efforts in the desert city....
Kids prep for YouTube careers at content creator camp
November 22, 2023 10:58 - 9 minutes - 11.8 MBDo you remember what your dream job was as a kid? We’re guessing that “YouTuber” was not on the list. Well, turns out vlogger/YouTuber was the top career choice for almost 30% of 8-to-12-year-olds who were surveyed a few years back. And across the country, camps and afterschool programs are cropping up to teach them how. Marketplace’s Lily Jamali spoke with Washington Post columnist Taylor Lorenz, who visited a content creator camp in Texas, where children edit video, write scripts and, gene...
The origins of America’s consumer-driven economy
November 22, 2023 00:23 - 22 minutes - 11.8 MBThe holiday shopping season kicks off this week with Black Friday, and American shoppers are expected to spend a record amount, particularly in online sales. Consumer spending keeps the U.S. economy humming, making up 70% of the country’s gross domestic product. But it wasn’t always this way. On the show today, Cornell economic historian Louis Hyman gives us a history lesson on how the American economy became dependent on the consumer, why that change has created serious environmental con...
Happy birthday, ChatGPT!
November 21, 2023 23:38 - 26 minutes - 11.8 MBNext week marks one year since ChatGPT debuted, kicking off a surge in generative artificial intelligence products. In just a year, AI has gone from a futuristic concept to a tool tons of companies have incorporated into their workflows. In this episode, the growth in AI use and why some people still don’t trust it. Plus, homebuyers are getting older, migrants who lack work permits are desperate to find jobs and more Americans are pulling cash out of their retirement accounts.
Existing home sales fall in October
November 21, 2023 22:03 - 1 minute - 11.8 MBStocks fall; housing demand outweighs inventory; Fed will watch data over the coming months; economic risks persist.
The forecast calls for … more changing forecasts
November 21, 2023 15:59 - 8 minutes - 11.8 MBThe Index of Leading Economic Indicators is supposed to give insight into where the economy’s headed. It’s been pointing to a recession for 19 months, but that economic slowdown has yet to materialize. So what are economists predicting now? We’ll also hear about the slim possibility of airline strikes. And later: Polish drivers blockade trucks at the Ukrainian border.
Travel during the Thanksgiving holiday could set a new record
November 21, 2023 15:44 - 1 minute - 11.8 MBMillions are expected at airports and tens of millions on the roads; X sues Media Matters over ad report; Moderna mRNA patent invalid, European agency rules; Las Vegas hospitality workers approve deal with one of big three casino operators.
X sues Media Matters over antisemitism report
November 21, 2023 13:05 - 7 minutes - 11.8 MBElon Musk’s social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, has filed a lawsuit against nonprofit Media Matters after it released an analysis showing that ads on the platform appeared next to antisemitic content. Media Matters’ report prompted some companies to pull advertising. We dig in. Then, from Marketplace Morning Report’s “Skin in the Game” series, up-and-coming video game developers share their dream jobs.
Is fashion waste making Cambodian workers sick?
November 21, 2023 12:47 - 7 minutes - 11.8 MBFrom the BBC World Service: A human rights group in Cambodia says that clothing waste from big brands like Adidas, Walmart and others are being burnt as cheap fuel in factories making bricks. Plus, a look at why China has particular concern for Zambia’s debt restructuring plan.
Why OpenAI’s board fired CEO Sam Altman
November 21, 2023 11:09 - 14 minutes - 11.8 MBIt’s been a chaotic few days for the folks at OpenAI, including now-former CEO Sam Altman. To recap, on Friday the company’s board announced it had let Altman go, citing a lack of confidence in his “ability to continue leading OpenAI.” Several staff members then resigned and hundreds of others threatened to do the same if Altman wasn’t reinstated as CEO. That option is pretty much moot now that Microsoft — a major OpenAI investor — has hired Altman to lead a new AI research team along with f...
From our friends at “Financially Inclined”: How to save money
November 21, 2023 11:00 - 21 minutes - 11.8 MBSaving money might sound like a chore, but Yanely Espinal and Berna Anat are here to remind you that saving money can help you afford more of what you want, and you can have fun along the way! Think you’re financially inclined? Check out the savings tips below: A comparison of high-yield savings accounts from NerdWallet Here are some free savings trackers you can print Look at these different savings apps reviewed by Bankrate You can find more financial tips from Berna on her Instagr...
The rise of stay-or-pay hiring
November 21, 2023 00:09 - 12 minutes - 11.8 MBIn this tight labor market, a growing number of companies are trying to discourage workers from quitting by charging them. Stay or pay clauses are becoming a thing in more workplaces. We’ll talk about who really bears the cost of calling it quits. Plus, how Federal Reserve economists are taking a page from journalists. And Snoop Dogg, the master marketer! Here’s everything we talked about: “Federal Reserve Seeks Anecdotes Over Economic Data for Uncertain Outlook” from Bloomberg “The Stay...
What’s next for the artificial intelligence industry?
November 20, 2023 23:45 - 29 minutes - 11.8 MBOpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, ousted its CEO Sam Altman last week. Chaos ensued. Now, although Altman has already scored a job at Microsoft, most of OpenAI’s employees are threatening to quit if he isn’t reinstated. In this episode, we’ll talk about what could be next, from an employment shakeup to more regulations. Plus, SNAP approval in some states takes months, Argentina’s president-elect wants to swap the peso for the U.S. dollar, and applications to borrow money are down.
Leading economic indicators index falls
November 20, 2023 21:36 - 1 minute - 11.8 MBStocks rise; The Conference Board expects brief recession early next year; loan application rates fall; mortgage rejection rates lower than last year.
A shakeup at the home of ChatGPT
November 20, 2023 16:01 - 1 minute - 11.8 MBThe interim CEO is promising an investigation over previous CEO’s firing; GM Cruise CEO resigns after safety pause; parcel carriers have enough capacity for holiday shipping, analytics firm says; SpaceX spacecraft fails in second test.
On that other part of the Federal Reserve’s job
November 20, 2023 15:33 - 7 minutes - 11.8 MBA key priority of the Federal Reserve is to stabilize prices, which it’s trying to do by raising interest rates. But the Fed is also tasked with maximizing employment, and economists met at the Boston Federal Reserve this weekend to discuss just that. Then, we chat about the cost of a Thanksgiving meal and hear how minors in the U.K. are able to illicitly work for food delivery apps.
Can parents stomach higher child care costs?
November 20, 2023 13:28 - 7 minutes - 11.8 MBThe deadline for child care providers to spend over $37 billion in federal pandemic-era subsidies is more than a month behind us. Now that the money’s gone, providers are trying to make up the difference and some are contemplating upping prices. But parents are already being squeezed. Also: a hectic weekend for former ChatGPT CEO Sam Altman and a boost to local economies courtesy of outdoor recreation enthusiasts.
Will Milei’s radical policies cure Argentina’s economic malaise?
November 20, 2023 12:02 - 7 minutes - 11.8 MBFrom the BBC World Service: Argentina has a chosen a new president — the libertarian Javier Milei, who has some radical ideas about how to tame hyperinflation, such as dollarization. We take a look at how those plans might work. Plus, how many delivery riders are underage? A BBC investigation has found a black market trade in delivery app accounts in the United Kingdom that allows children to sign up.
How is crypto doing in a post-Sam Bankman-Fried world?
November 20, 2023 11:07 - 10 minutes - 11.8 MBBy now you’ve heard that the trial of Sam Bankman-Fried is over. What was the verdict for the founder of the bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange FTX? Guilty on all seven charges, including fraud, money laundering and campaign finance law violations. Bankman-Fried will be sentenced in the spring. So how is the world of bitcoin and the blockchain faring now that it’s most famous ambassador will likely end up behind bars? Marketplace’s Matt Levin spoke with Laura Shin, a journalist who covers cryp...
Grief and work in the time of war
November 18, 2023 01:50 - 23 minutes - 11.8 MBSince Oct. 7, Palestinian and Jewish Americans have been navigating work while enduring anxiety and heartache as the Israel-Hamas War plays out. We’ll discuss the pressure to perform professionally as the conflict continues. And there’s some hopeful climate news out of Portugal: The country ran on 100% renewable energy for six days. Plus, we’re settling the debate on the least-liked Thanksgiving side dish in a round of Half Full/Half Empty. Here’s everything we talked about: “If Gaza were...
Capitol Hill doesn’t love this crop insurance program. Some farmers say they need it.
November 18, 2023 00:43 - 29 minutes - 11.8 MBThere is a provision in the newly passed farm bill extension has enemies across the political spectrum: the Federal Crop Insurance Program. Left-leaning groups believe it doesn’t reach a breadth of farmers, and conservative ones think it encourages unnecessary risk. But some farmers rely on the program and say without it, food prices would skyrocket. Also in this episode, Apple plans to make it easier for iPhone and Android users to connect, and Utah is on top when it comes to labor force pa...
Housing starts rise in October
November 17, 2023 21:54 - 1 minute - 11.8 MBStocks rise; apartment buildings push up housing starts; Apple will change the way iPhone users message with Android phone users; employers’ medical costs may rise next year.
Company health plan costs to rise on weight loss treatments
November 17, 2023 15:56 - 1 minute - 11.8 MBNew diabetes drugs that aid in weight loss are ballooning employers’ health costs, report finds; new home construction rose 2% in October; UAW members are in favor of contract deals with Detroit’s Big Three; IBM suspends ads on X after report of antisemitic, pro-Nazi content.
A view of APEC from overseas
November 17, 2023 15:48 - 8 minutes - 11.8 MBThe Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit, or APEC, concluded this week with a major focus on the meeting between President Joe Biden and China’s President Xi Jinping. We’ll dig into how the meeting received by Chinese news outlets and hear how Japan tried to manage its fraught relationship with China. Then, we’ll take a look at holiday shopping and tribal leader policy priorities.
With a shutdown averted, what’s next for aid for Ukraine and Israel?
November 17, 2023 13:07 - 6 minutes - 11.8 MBOn Thursday night, President Joe Biden signed a bill to temporarily avoid a government shutdown. But the stopgap measure basically pushed some more controversial items — including Biden’s request for more funding for Ukraine and Israel — down the road. What might some potential paths ahead be? And later, we examine how settlers abused financial guardianship in the Osage Nation.
Economy looms large over Argentina’s presidential run-off
November 17, 2023 12:05 - 7 minutes - 11.8 MBFrom the BBC World Service: Argentina will choose a leader on Sunday, so what economic factors will be on voters’ minds? Also, an executive of U.K.-based Stability AI quits over concerns about using copyrighted works without consent. And as shoplifting rises globally, the boss of a store chain in Wales talks about the impact thefts have on the business.
Google and Apple’s complicated relationship, and Meta’s chance to return to China
November 17, 2023 11:05 - 15 minutes - 11.8 MBOn today’s Tech Bytes, our review of the week’s biggest headlines, Meta strikes a preliminary deal with Chinese videogame maker Tencent, giving the company a chance to return to China 14 years after Facebook was banned there. We also talk about the ransomware attack on a major Chinese bank, and how the Biden administration thinks American companies should respond to cyber extortion. But first, a look at the recent revelations about Google and Apple’s complicated relationship. Earlier in it...
The reality of becoming an influencer
November 17, 2023 11:00 - 15 minutes - 11.8 MBBeing an influencer might sound like the best job in the world, but viral content creator Sid Raskind, who has over 4 million TikTok followers, says that it’s a lot harder than it looks. Think you’re financially inclined? Learn more about the reality of influencer life: A very small number of influencers earn the majority of money and views Black influencers are paid less than white influencers, and the racial pay gap might be worse for influencers than people in other industries Are i...
The governing work that remains to be done
November 17, 2023 01:35 - 13 minutes - 11.8 MBIt’s been a wild week on Capitol Hill. GOP Sen. Markwayne Mullin of Oklahoma and Teamsters union President Sean O’Brien almost came to blows in a Senate hearing. And Republicans averted a government shutdown, but only to push the deadline to next year. We’ll dig into the historically low congressional productivity amid a growing mountain of work. And we’ll hear President Joe Biden’s remarks about meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. Plus, a look at YouTube’s AI musical experiment. Here’...
The calm after the employment storm
November 16, 2023 23:45 - 27 minutes - 11.8 MBAt last, the labor market is showing signs that it’s finding a happy medium: New unemployment claims are inching up while overall unemployment is still at a historic low. While this isn’t the gangbusters labor market of summer 2022, it’s also not the COVID shutdown, with sky-high furloughs and layoffs. In this episode, why slowed hiring is a good sign. Also, retail stories, big and small: big-box stores cut costs where they can, street vendors scrape by and Toyota sticks to hybrids.
Walmart sales rise
November 16, 2023 21:42 - 1 minute - 11.8 MBStocks close mixed; grocery, Walmart says pharmacy sales rise; import prices fall in October; homebuilder confidence could pick up.
Broken hearts can break the bank
November 16, 2023 18:00 - 27 minutes - 11.8 MBYou’re heartbroken. You just got out of a relationship, and now you have to figure out who you are and what you want as this newly single you. But that can be expensive. This week on This is Uncomfortable, one woman’s unique way of coping, plus listeners give us a glimpse into their post-breakup splurges.
The endless hamster wheel of inflation
October 12, 2023 22:57 - 27 minutes - 11.8 MBAccording to the most recent consumer price index, inflation didn’t go up in September. But it also didn’t go down. To fight inflation, does the economy have to run in place, like a hamster on a wheel? We’ll ask a few economists. Also in this episode, Exxon shells out $60 billion to expand operations in West Texas, used car prices go down but remain out of reach for some buyers, and demand for “premium economy” seats drives up airline earnings.
Consumer prices rise at slower pace
October 12, 2023 20:50 - 1 minute - 11.8 MBStocks fall; rent and gasoline push up consumer prices; Social Security benefits to rise by less than last year; new jobless claims unchanged from prior week.
New signs inflation is slowing
October 12, 2023 15:27 - 1 minute - 11.8 MBCore consumer prices, excluding volatile categories, rose at their slowest pace in two years; Social Security benefits to increase 3.2% next year; Delta’s profits soar after increasing passenger capacity; Walgreens books $3.1 billion fiscal year loss.
Early lessons for crypto from the SBF case
October 12, 2023 15:03 - 7 minutes - 11.8 MBThis week, the star witness in the fraud trial of FTX’s Sam Bankman-Fried took to the stand: Caroline Ellison, former head of trading firm Alameda Research and on-and-off romantic partner of SBF. We unpack what we’ve learned about the relationship between Alameda and FTX and what it could mean for investors and regulators going forward. Later: Holiday shopping is beginning. Already.
Striking actors and Hollywood producers have stopped talking
October 12, 2023 11:38 - 7 minutes - 11.8 MBHollywood studios and the unions representing actors resumed negotiations 10 days ago, but contract talks halted last night. Many of actors’ key demands remain, and the news comes after Hollywood writers ratified their contract earlier this week. We hear the latest. Plus, economists expect some easing of inflation in the September consumer price index — but that doesn’t mean a smooth glide to the Fed’s goal of 2%.
Navigating life amid conflict in the Middle East
October 12, 2023 11:15 - 8 minutes - 11.8 MBFrom the BBC World Service: How does life continue for those caught up in war between Israel and Hamas? We hear from a doctor in Gaza, a tech business co-founder in Tel Aviv, and the BBC’s reporter there, Clive Myrie, speaks to Israeli citizens who’ve answered the call for mobilization. Also, the BBC’s correspondent in Madrid, Guy Hedgecoe, explores the impact of climate change on tourism.
Fraud influencers, phishing and scams — account takeovers are on the rise
October 12, 2023 10:06 - 9 minutes - 11.8 MBWhether it’s for travel, meals or event tickets, it’s hard to deny the allure of a good deal. And providing discounts through fraudulent means is a thriving business online. Once mostly relegated to the far reaches of the dark web, fraudsters are offering questionable deals to consumers on mainstream social media sites and messaging apps. That’s according to the online fraud prevention company Sift. Part of the scam is what is called an account takeover or ATO. Marketplace’s Lily Jamali spok...
Was the Twitter clout-chasing really worth it?
October 12, 2023 00:33 - 12 minutes - 11.8 MBWhen Elon Musk turned Twitter, now X, on it’s head, some media outlets decided to call it quits. Six months later, an internal memo at NPR says traffic has dipped only modestly. We’ll get into why Twitter may not have been the bedrock of online engagement that many had believed. And Caroline Ellison, Sam Bankman-Fried’s former adviser and girlfriend, has been testifying at his fraud trial this week. It has us thinking about how choosing a romantic partner can come with consequences. Plus, a...
EV subsidies are about to get simpler
October 11, 2023 23:40 - 27 minutes - 11.8 MBThinking about buying an electric vehicle? If you can wait till January, you can apply the $7,500 EV tax credit upfront to a car purchase. In this episode, more about why getting that cash at the dealership — rather than from the IRS — could get more EVs on the road. Plus, we’ll dig into what defines Native American art, hear about employers that remain resistant to pay transparency laws and try on the Birkenstock IPO for size.
Producer prices rise in September
October 11, 2023 20:44 - 1 minute - 11.8 MBStocks rise; core producer price inflation slows; FOMC participants predict flat unemployment rate; economic outlook remains uncertain