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Marketplace® 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.

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Businesses brace for tariff déjà vu

The White House has proposed new tariffs on 60 countries that allegedly aren’t doing enough to ban forced labor. Domestic businesses, already burned from last year’s trade war, are bracing for more hurt. In this episode, companies weigh early orders against rising costs. Plus: Recent positive inflation data could convince the Fed to hold interest rates steady, Kroger buys Giant Eagle in ongoing effort to unseat Walmart as the supermarket market-share king, and parents sacrifice to put their kids through youth sports. Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletter. Marketplace 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. Read the stories from today’s episode: Retailers map out tariff strategiesThe Fed digests an optimistic week for economic dataTraditional supermarkets are struggling. Kroger hopes its Giant Eagle merger will helpBusiness Botox: What it takes to sell a luxury homeYouth sports have turned into a five-figure-a-year commitment for many parents

Transcribed - Published: 16 July 2026

Workers are barely getting ahead in this economy

Annual inflation is clocking in at 3.5%, which is still high by recent standards. That's also the same rate at which average hourly earnings grew in June. While workers barely broke even in June, they actually lost purchasing power to inflation in April and May. With real earnings stagnating, we'll examine some of the causes. But first, we'll check in on how the latest developments in the war with Iran are showing up in oil prices and the rest of the global economy. 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 included in this episode: What happens when wages grow at the same rate as inflation

Transcribed - Published: 16 July 2026

A little retail therapy, anyone?

Later today, we'll get retail sales figures from the Census Bureau. Consumers are pretty stressed right now and don’t like the prices they’re paying at the grocery store and gas station. However, they are still splurging on things that bring them joy. Plus, Spain and Argentina will face off for the World Cup final on Sunday. This morning, we'll dissect the political and financial costs for some national soccer clubs that didn't make it that far. 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 this episode: Stressed consumers are still finding ways to splurgeThe economic cost that comes with crashing out of a World Cup

Transcribed - Published: 16 July 2026

Confessions of a former homesteader

Have you ever daydreamed about leaving your office job, moving to the countryside, and living off the land? In 2008, Laura Griggs and her husband did just that: they moved to a small farm in rural Missouri and raised their family there for nearly a decade. Reema talks with Laura about the real cost of homesteading, and why she ultimately had to leave it behind. And later in the episode, we’ve got another edition of Alice Gets Her Life Together, where producer Alice Wilder shuts down a high-interest credit card and learns why it’s so easy to get into debt. If you like this episode, share it with a friend! And let us know what you think by calling 347-RING-TIU or emailing uncomfortable@marketplace.org If you want to answer our “Uncomfortable Questions” see more info here. Follow us on Instagram and Tiktok! Support This Is Uncomfortable with your donation today: https://bit.ly/mkp_tiu_pod

Transcribed - Published: 16 July 2026

Why state AGs are taking Meta to court

The attorneys general of California, Colorado, Kentucky, and New Jersey are suing Meta for $1.4 trillion, claiming the social media giant designed Facebook and Instagram to addict young users. The case is heading to court in Oakland, California, next month. It follows a landmark verdict earlier this year: A Los Angeles jury found Meta and YouTube liable for mental health harms to a young woman who said she'd become addicted to the platforms starting at nine years old. And there are a slew of similar cases coming down the pike. To help break this down we're joined by Gaia Bernstein, law professor at Seton Hall Univerisity and author of the book "Unwired: Gaining Control over Addictive Technologies."

Transcribed - Published: 16 July 2026

The U.S. has the steepest inflation in the G7

Though the latest inflation reports show price growth cooled a bit in June, U.S. inflation remains higher than its peer nations, which include the U.K., Canada, France, and Japan. President Trump’s tariffs are partially to blame. But so is hefty capital expenditure by AI giants. Can anything counterbalance all that spending? After that: Kai explains the utility of Beige Book “soft” data, IBM posts mediocre earnings, farmers fret over fertilizer prices, and student borrowers weather five years of policy whiplash. Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletter. Marketplace 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. Read the stories in today’s episode: Why is inflation in the U.S. worse than other developed countries?IBM and other old-school tech companies feel the AI pinchFertilizer costs worry farmers as Iran conflict continuesStudent loan policy changes give borrowers whiplashFor these entrepreneurs, it's all in the details

Transcribed - Published: 15 July 2026

How much of our economic growth depends on AI?

The AI boom has boosted tech spending to levels not seen since the IT boom of the 1990s. All of the spending on the AI infrastructure buildout is contributing to economic growth, but that kind of investment won’t necessarily support the broader economy over the long run. Also on the program: The producer price index showed a bigger drop than economists expected, and proposed changes could affect how billions of dollars in federal research grants are awarded. 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. How AI investment is fueling the broader economy

Transcribed - Published: 15 July 2026

To build or not to build

Data centers, that is. That is the question that states are now grappling with. Just yesterday, New York became the first state to enact a moratorium on new large-scale data centers. Meanwhile, Louisiana is offering big tax breaks to try to attract AI companies. This morning, we dig into the economic arguments for and against data centers. Then, Delaware has long been the go-to state for registering companies because of its favorable business laws, but now Wyoming is taking the lead. 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 this episode: New York pauses data centers over water and power concernsCould a business court help Wyoming be the next Delaware?

Transcribed - Published: 15 July 2026

Netflix struggles to retain viewers after a series' first season

Netflix may be the undisputed king of streaming, but it's facing a new challenge: "the sophomore slump." Internal data reported by Bloomberg show audiences dropping off dramatically for follow-up seasons of successful shows. Series like "The Night Agent," "Beef" and "Avatar: The last Airbender" all lost 50% or more of their original viewers when they returned for season two. To figure out what might be going on and how Netflix could respond we called up Brandon Katz, director of insights and content strategy at Greenlight Analytics.

Transcribed - Published: 15 July 2026

Inflation came down in June. Will it stay that way?

We got a better-than-expected June CPI report: Inflation slowed in both the goods and services sectors. But it’s hard to say whether that trend will continue and how it might affect the Fed’s next inflation rate decision. Also in this episode, Fed Chair Kevin Warsh testifies before Congress, so we break down his approach to central bank communication and the Humphrey-Hawkins Act. Plus, an egg price-fixing scheme, the hog lobby, and credit cards. Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletter. Marketplace 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. Read the stories from today’s episode: Inflation slowed in June. What does that mean for interest rates?Can the hog lobby — and falling prices — get Americans to eat more pork?Cracking open the price-fixing scandal behind rising egg pricesWhat higher credit card spending means for the economyWhy Kevin Warsh is on Capitol Hill today

Transcribed - Published: 14 July 2026

A little bit of inflation relief

This morning, the Bureau of Labor Statistics released fresh consumer price index numbers, which showed that consumer prices actually fell 0.4% month over month in June. The year-over-year inflation rate, meanwhile, clocked in at 3.5% — down from 4.2% in May but still higher than the Federal Reserve's target. We'll discuss, then learn what's behind raising hay costs and how new U.S. foreign aid contracts are shaping healthcare on the African continent. 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 this episode: Higher hay costs for farmers could spell higher beef and dairy prices for consumersThe new currency of global health aid: data

Transcribed - Published: 14 July 2026

Critical aid in exchange for health data

The way U.S. aid is distributed around the world has changed significantly since the beginning of President Trump's second term. Reporting by ProPublica shows that a series of new agreements between the United States and various African countries is tying funding to access to those countries' health data. So what kind of data is accessible and who stands to benefit? Also: setting the backdrop to Fed Chair Kevin Warsh’s first Congressional testimony. 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.

Transcribed - Published: 14 July 2026

Froggle, Goofstump, and the fake AI companies winning hearts online

Last month, comedians Harris Alterman and Dave Ross posted a series of advertisements for made-up tech companies around the New York City subway system. The ads are fake, but they bear an eerie resemblance to the real AI marketing campaigns proliferating throughout U.S. cities. Marketplace’s Meghan McCarty Carino spoke with the two comedians about why the joke resonated with so many people and what’s next in terms of AI mockery.

Transcribed - Published: 14 July 2026

Big banks fare well in this rocky economy

Five major banks report earnings Tuesday morning, and analysts expect them to be rosy. Despite a volatile energy market and uncertain geopolitical climate, U.S. banks are turning strong profits. They’ve got AI investment and a booming stock market to thank. Plus, the inflation beat: Steep producer inflation could soon show up in consumer prices, economists aren’t sure how long overall inflation will stick around, and we check in with three small business owners ahead of the June CPI. Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletter. Marketplace 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. Read the stories from today’s episode: Rapidly rising producer prices could spell trouble for the economyWhy are big banks doing so well in this economy?Prices may remain elevated well into next yearPrivate jets and fake phone notifications are all part of the "hustlebro" scam

Transcribed - Published: 13 July 2026

Gig workers and the Social Security funding gap

The Social Security trust fund is set to run out of money by 2032. Multiple policy proposals that could address this shortfall — everything from raising taxes and the retirement age, to scrapping the cap on taxable earnings. But today, labor economist Kathryn Anne Edwards shares another solution: tax companies that use gig workers. But first, the new Federal Reserve chair heads to Congress as policymakers are split about the direction of interest rates. 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 this epsiode: How the gig economy could strengthen Social Security

Transcribed - Published: 13 July 2026

Going into debt to pay for groceries

Tomorrow, we'll get an inflation reading via the consumer price index. But a new report from the Urban Institute already finds that some people are struggling to cope with the cost of groceries. It turns out that more people utilizing credit cards and buy now, pay later services for groceries are struggling to repay those debts. Then, could the gig economy be a solution to funding the Social Security trust fund? 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 this episode: As food prices rise, some consumers are turning to credit cards and other loans to buy groceriesHow the gig economy could strengthen Social Security

Transcribed - Published: 13 July 2026

The high cost of vacuuming carbon from the sky

Mitigating climate change likely requires not only lowering emissions, but removing existing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. And while the Trump administration has cut many climate initiatives, it's continued to fund some carbon removal projects. Marketplace’s Amy Scott reports.

Transcribed - Published: 13 July 2026

The other war affecting fuel prices

Energy prices are up, and we’ve got a war to thank. Two wars, actually. While all eyes have been on Trump’s on-again, off-again conflict with Iran, Ukraine has ramped up attacks on Russian oil refineries — and the effects are rippling through the global energy market. Also in this episode: Data centers ease electricity bills in some places (for now), travelers turn to buses as airfares rise, and Kai discusses the week’s economic headlines. Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletter. Marketplace 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. Read the stories in today’s episode: As inflation roils, what will Fed Chair Warsh do next?The war driving up refined fuel prices might not be the one you're thinking ofData centers lowered electric bills in some places — for nowAs airfares skyrocket, summer travelers take the busWhat does it take to “grow a dress” in your backyard?

Transcribed - Published: 10 July 2026

Consumer spending holds strong

This morning, “Marketplace Morning Report” host Sabri Ben-Achour is joined by Gus Faucher, chief economist at The PNC Financial Services Group to take a look at how consumers responded to inflation during the second quarter of 2026, when the war in the Middle East was at its most disruptive. In short — they kept on spending. Plus, how changes with the United States-Mexico-Canada agreement could pose risks for the auto industry. 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 this episode: Why the auto industry needs chipmakers

Transcribed - Published: 10 July 2026

The future of modern cars

In the last few weeks, chipmaker Micron Technology has signed agreements with both General Motors and Ford Motor Company, which are looking to secure their supply of memory and storage platforms. This comes after the U.S. announced it would withdraw from a trade deal with Canada and Mexico, of which the car industry represents about 18%. But first, we’ll look at how John Deere product owners now have the “right to repair.” 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 this episode: John Deere equipment owners now have the "right to repair"Why the auto industry needs chipmakers

Transcribed - Published: 10 July 2026

OpenAI’s GPT-5.6 release raises questions about White House control over new models

OpenAI is rolling out its most advanced GPT-5.6 model after delaying the release for testing with the government. But the White House denied that the review was mandatory. What’s the deal? Plus, Reuters reported that China is considering limiting access to its top AI models from foreign competitors, including the United States. And, Meta launched a new AI image generator, sparking privacy concerns. Marketplace’s Meghan McCarty Carino discusses this week’s top tech stories with Axios tech policy reporter Maria Curi. Check out our YouTube page to watch more episodes of “Tech Bytes: Week in Review.”

Transcribed - Published: 10 July 2026

Return to war could fuel inflation

Inflation that resulted from the U.S. war with Iran had just begun to cool when President Trump called off a shaky ceasefire. Now, as the world turns their attention back to conflict in the Middle East, economists turn their attention to the Federal Reserve. Will the central bank act to tamp down a second round of inflation? Also in this episode, PepsiCo sees tempered sales in North America, women in finance pivot to social media influencing, and taxpayers foot the bill for wild horse management Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletter. Marketplace 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. Read the stories in today’s episode: Return to U.S.-Iran war is likely to change inflation expectationsPepsiCo had a great quarter — except in North AmericaThe women leaving Wall Street for content creationWhen wild horses get rounded up, the taxpayer’s bill growsBaby boomers are un-tying the knot — and it's complicating inheritancesWhat it takes to transform a 600-year-old fixer-upper into a forever home

Transcribed - Published: 9 July 2026

The market's take on the Middle East

Yesterday, oil prices surged in response to the president's announcement that the U.S.-Iran ceasefire was over. Today, we dig into this morning’s dip in oil prices, responses from the bond market, and what it all could mean for future moves by the Federal Reserve. Plus, major artists like Meghan Trainor, Post Malone, and the Pussycat Dolls have canceled summer tours. These cancellations come as the costs of going on tour have climbed and as fans become more careful about where they spend. 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 this episode: How the economics of touring have changed for indie bands

Transcribed - Published: 9 July 2026

Turbulence for the airline industry

The country's biggest airlines are about to report financial results for the second quarter, which just so happens to have been at the height of the Iran war and all its economic disruption. That's left airlines between a rock and a hard place. It's gotten more expensive to fly, so airlines need to raise prices, but consumers are inflation-wary. We dig in, then learn how the economics of touring have changed for indie bands. 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 this episode: Why airline fares and fees won't be going down anytime soonWhat it costs for indie bands to go on tour

Transcribed - Published: 9 July 2026

How drone warfare is reshaping battlefield medicine in Ukraine

In the post-9/11 years, the U.S. military has adhered to the “golden hour” rule: Wounded troops should be evacuated to higher-level care within 60 minutes. But as the new realities of drone warfare have taken shape in the Russia-Ukraine war, WUNC News military reporter Jay Price said medical response teams are being forced to rethink this standard approach to battlefield medicine. Marketplace’s Meghan McCarty Carino spoke with Price to learn more. More on this: As attack drones grow more common in warfare, it's harder for medics to treat battlefield injuries from WUNC News

Transcribed - Published: 9 July 2026

Nicole Chung and the toll of caregiving

How are you supposed to juggle caring for your aging parents while also raising young children of your own? And how do you budget for those competing responsibilities? This week, Reema talks to Nicole Chung, author of “A Living Remedy,” about her experiences caring for her parents in their final years of illness, how the U.S. healthcare system failed them, and the toll it took on her both emotionally and financially. Plus, Reema and Alice dig into our mailbag and hear from listeners in the “sandwich generation” – those who have caregiving responsibilities for both their parents and their children. If you like this episode, share it with a friend! And let us know what you think by calling 347-RING-TIU or emailing uncomfortable@marketplace.org If you want to answer our “Uncomfortable Questions,” see more info here. Follow us on Instagram and Tiktok! Support This Is Uncomfortable with your donation today: https://bit.ly/mkp_tiu_pod

Transcribed - Published: 9 July 2026

Gas prices are headed back up

President Trump called off the a ceasefire with Iran Wednesday morning, sending the U.S. back into a military conflict — and sending oil prices back up after weeks of steady cooling. In this episode, Kai calls up economist Robin Brooks at Brookings to explain how a reignited war will affect global oil markets and prices at the pump. Plus: Retailers stock up early for the 2026 holiday season, businesses surpass homes’ energy use for the first time on record, and corporations issue more shares to raise capital. Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletter. Marketplace 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. Read the stories in today’s episode: Trump calls off Iran ceasefire, a move that "obviously will push oil prices up"Some business owners are stocking up early for the holidaysWhy public companies have been on a tear issuing new sharesBusinesses are using more electricity than homes for the first time on recordWhat the energy shock means for the decarbonization industry

Transcribed - Published: 8 July 2026

When ICE raids create "an economy of fear"

There's been a recent spike in immigration enforcement action around the country. The New York Times reported last week that more than 10,000 people were detained in five days. This comes after earlier high-profile ICE raids in places like Minnesota. This morning, we'll dig into the data on how immigration crackdowns disrupt economic activity. But first: discussions of AI market anxiety and a resumption of hostilities in the Middle East. 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 this episode: How immigration crackdowns hurt the U.S. economy

Transcribed - Published: 8 July 2026

An unpredictable ceasefire means unpredictable prices

President Donald Trump says the U.S.-Iran ceasefire is "over," but that talks can continue. The U.S. says Iran violated a memorandum of understanding when it attacked three tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, sparking additional back-and-forth attacks. So what happens to oil prices, traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, and prices at the pump now? Also on the show: the problem that comes when consumers keep anticipating price increases. 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 this episode: Trump says the U.S.-Iran ceasefire is "over." What's that mean for prices?Fed survey shows rising inflation expectations, despite falling prices

Transcribed - Published: 8 July 2026

Digital personal data is protected by the Fourth Amendment

We're still unpacking the slew of consequential Supreme Court decisions that came down at the end of the term last week. Among them was a 6-3 ruling on digital data privacy. In Chatrie v. United States, the Court found digital data does fall under the Fourth Amendment, which protects against unreasonable searches and seizures by the government. Andrew Guthrie Ferguson, law professor at George Washington University and author of the recent book “Your Data Will Be Used Against You: Policing in the Age of Self-Surveillance," explains more. More on this “Chatrie v. United States” opinion from the Supreme Court of The United States “Supreme Court limits use of 'geofence warrants' amid cellphone data privacy concerns” from ABC News Bluesky thread post on the 6-3 ruling from Andrew Guthrie Ferguson

Transcribed - Published: 8 July 2026

Despite stellar earnings, Samsung's stock slumps

Samsung just reported a whopping 1,800% profit increase for the second quarter of this year. But its stock price fell nearly 7% in response to the news. What gives? In short, high expectations got in the way of actual growth. Also in this episode: Baby boomers begin to transfer family businesses to the next generation, buy now, pay later giant Klarna applies for a U.S. banking license, and the telehealth boom is more than super-fast prescriptions from your couch. Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletter. Marketplace 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. Read the stories in today’s episode: Why analysts predict a robust second quarter earnings seasonSamsung posted 1800% profit growth. Its stock fell anyway.The baby boomer business transfer is comingThe era of drive-thru healthcare is hereFintechs harbor banking dreams

Transcribed - Published: 7 July 2026

Can Trump take credit for the stock market boom?

President Donald Trump rang Wall Street's opening bell yesterday from the Oval Office to mark the launch of the Trump accounts program. Trump also took the opportunity to link his presidency to the stock market, pointing to dozens of record-breaking highs during his term. Today, we discuss the relationship between federal policy and the stock market. Then, we'll talk about the economic impact of removing temporary protected status for certain migrants. 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.

Transcribed - Published: 7 July 2026

Trying a different tariff tack

The Trump administration is taking another stab at replacing the tariffs that the Supreme Court struck down in February. Three days of hearings are about to start in Washington over one path forward; there are many. At the same time, a group of Democratic attorneys general is arguing that this backup plan might be illegal. This morning, we'll have the latest developments in the tariff saga. Also: Congress eyes a national EV registration fee. 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 this episode: Congress is eyeing a national fee for electric vehicles, following in the footsteps of states

Transcribed - Published: 7 July 2026

San Francisco's housing market soars amid AI cash flow

Both OpenAI and Anthropic are planning to go public, each pushing a valuation of $1 trillion as of their latest funding rounds. But even before these mega-IPOs send a tsunami of new liquidity through their home city, San Francisco, signs of growing AI wealth aren't hard to find. And no sign is blinking brighter than the real estate market. San Francisco has the highest and the fastest-rising home prices in the country, according to data from Redfin. Recently, a turn-key restored Edwardian home hit the market for just under $3 million, right outside the neighborhood known as Cerebral Valley for its concentration of AI workers.

Transcribed - Published: 7 July 2026

Back-to-school shopping? Already?

U.S. families expect to spend more than $900 on back-to-school shopping this year, according to one PwC survey. Big box retailers have taken advantage of anxiety about higher costs by pushing school supplies earlier than ever. In this episode, how consumer mood correlates to consumer spending. Plus: Holiday weekend heat strains electric grids, Boeing and Airbus aircraft demand persists, and algae can make or break Great Lakes summer tourism. Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletter. Marketplace 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. Read the stories in today’s episode: Anxiety is driving some of our early back-to-school shoppingChicago Fed launches a new consumer sentiment composite indexWeekend heat wave tests the country's power gridWhat's behind the massive appetite for new Boeing and Airbus planesHow the algae in Lake Erie can make or break the Great Lakes economyHow homeownership turned an HR professional into a plant entrepreneur

Transcribed - Published: 6 July 2026

When AI disrupts entry-level work, will we be ready?

“I don't know what a young person who's a current college student who has no work experience could possibly do for me, sitting at a computer, that AI couldn't do itself,” said Molly Kinder, who researches AI and the labor market. While there's no real evidence yet that AI is eliminating entry-level jobs en masse, researchers say we should plan for the possibility. What exactly would that look like? We’ll explore. But first: checking in on oil production and gas prices. 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 this episode: In the age of AI, what will entry-level jobs look like?

Transcribed - Published: 6 July 2026

The rising star in chipmaking you may not have heard of

A lesser-known chipmaker riding the AI wave, the Korean company SK Hynix, will debut on the Nasdaq exchange on Friday. The company makes specialized chips that are in short supply and used in everything AI-related right now. That huge demand has sent its stock soaring 250% so far this year. Plus, as NATO leaders meet in Turkey this week, we'll dig into Europe's promised defense spending increases. 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.

Transcribed - Published: 6 July 2026

Watch Duty dives into flood detection

During last year’s massive wildfires in Los Angeles, concerned residents and firefighters went to one app to get up to date information: Watch Duty. Now, the app covers all 50 states and recently added flood tracking to its repertoire. Watch Duty’s chief technology officer David Merritt joined Marketplace’s Meghan McCarty Carino to talk about how the app is scaling up.

Transcribed - Published: 6 July 2026

Trading up to an AI-proof career

Careers in the trades — a path that’s largely more AI-proof, less expensive, and more dependable — are attracting more attention. We visit Hope Renovations, a program in North Carolina focused on getting more women and non-binary people into the trades. Also, we look at a decline in the labor force participation rate, country stores in New England, and a tailoring business in Utah. Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletter. Marketplace 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.

Transcribed - Published: 3 July 2026

250 years of the American economy

This week, we've been looking back at some of the major economic milestones since the U.S. was founded. Today, we wrap up our series by examining the past 50 years — including changes to how Americans work and who comprises the nation's workforce. Then, we look at what the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz has meant for Africa's economy. Plus, we discuss why so many people are drawn to the Grand Theft Auto franchise and what a shift to digital-only gaming means for the video game industry. 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 this episode: A timeline: 250 years of the U.S. economyAt last, Grand Theft Auto VI is available for pre-order

Transcribed - Published: 3 July 2026

Understanding the hype around GTA VI

Gamers have been waiting more than a decade for the next installment of Grand Theft Auto. Pre-orders for Grand Theft Auto VI finally began last week. Just how big is the release? One report suggests that Grand Theft Auto VI brought in $1 billion in preorders just one hour after launch. "It is probably going to be the most valuable media property in the history of mankind," said Dmitri Williams, a professor at USC Annenberg. But first, we learn about the economic booms and busts of the 20th Century. 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 this episode: A timeline: 250 years of the U.S. economyAt last, Grand Theft Auto VI is available for pre-order

Transcribed - Published: 3 July 2026

Gene editing technology can help de-extinct some animals — but should it?

Many scientists believe we’re in the midst of a sixth mass extinction brought on by factors like climate change, deforestation, fishing and hunting. The Texas-based company Colossal Biosciences claims its technology could help prevent some of those losses, and even bring back long-extinct species. For the new season of the Marketplace climate podcast, “How We Survive,” host Amy Scott got a virtual tour of their labs.

Transcribed - Published: 3 July 2026

An underwhelming June jobs report

The Labor Department’s June jobs report came in with just 57,000 new jobs added. Economists expected double that, and while the unemployment rate ticked down, we consider why job growth may be middling. Also in this episode, we look at stagnant wage growth, a start-up that’s looking to de-extinct the woolly mammoth, the “lump of labor” fallacy, Saudi Aramco’s World Cup sponsorship, and a social worker who leads tours to supplement retirement. Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletter. Marketplace 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.