David Brancaccio

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Got some jewelry.

Yeah, a notice here I think is an important one.

Notice, gold and silver prices are subject to change.

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Hey, David Brancaccio here.

I hope you're well and that your passport is up to date because I am hosting a trip to Italy this fall and you, you are invited.

Stay at a world-class Tuscan villa and step into the world of the Medici, the formidable family whose influence and power helped give rise to the Renaissance and the art we still celebrate today, not to mention the banking system.

We're going to visit the world's oldest bank, swim in the thermal spa waters in Monte Catini, and take in the art of the Uffizi.

All of this, and then we'll try to put it all into context with great conversation over even better meals and wine tasting.

Please join me, and know this, buying into this trip will provide essential support for public media.

Discover more about this fall's Tuscany adventure at marketplace.org travel to reserve your spot today.

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You know, there's issues in transiting through the Suez Canal because of some hostilities, you know, with the rebel groups in Yemen.

Previous to that, there's been pirates.

Plus, it's a safer option than ocean shipping.

Hey, David Brancaccio here.

I hope you're well and that your passport is up to date because I am hosting a trip to Italy this fall, and you, you are invited.

Stay at a world-class Tuscan villa and step into the world of the Medici, the formidable family whose influence and power helped give rise to the Renaissance and the art we still celebrate today, and not to mention the banking system.