Marketplace All-in-One

The spring housing market's not in full bloom

14 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

It's springtime, meaning the real estate market is supposed to be popping. But fresh data from the National Association of Realtors shows seasonally a...

Breaking down where all your federal tax dollars go

14 Apr 2026

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It's almost Tax Day. And while some of us may have waited till the last minute to do our taxes, the federal government sure won't be wasting any time ...

States are getting crypto‑curious

14 Apr 2026

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State governments invest their money a lot like a person might. Some treasuries, some mutual funds, a dash of corporate bonds, all intended to grow ov...

What are tax returns?

14 Apr 2026

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The 10th season of “Million Bazillion” is here just in time to mark Bridget and Ryan’s favorite holiday – Tax Day! There’s just one problem:...

How's that grocery bill looking?

13 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Grocery prices rose less than 2% in March, according to the latest consumer price index. The cost of some staples, including eggs, butter, and cheese,...

War in the Middle East, oil, and jobs

13 Apr 2026

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The U.S. has threatened a blockade of Iranian ports set to go into effect this morning. That means the supply of oil will be even more restricted than...

Doing the numbers on your grocery bill

13 Apr 2026

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Grocery prices on average are up about 2% compared to this time last year. But split up the food groups, and we start to see some bigger numbers. Toma...

Is “made by humans” the new premium label?

13 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Marketplace’s Stephanie Hughes was shopping recently with her seven-year-old who was drawn to a “Relaxolotl,” a tea infuser shaped like an axol...

"Marketplace" Live

11 Apr 2026

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Nearly 600 Marketplace fans gathered at the Aratani Theatre in downtown Los Angeles to watch Kai Ryssdal present Marketplace Live, in partnership with...

"Marketplace" Live

11 Apr 2026

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Nearly 600 Marketplace fans gathered at the Aratani Theatre in downtown Los Angeles to watch Kai Ryssdal present Marketplace Live, in partnership with...

"Marketplace" Live

11 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Nearly 600 Marketplace fans gathered at the Aratani Theatre in downtown Los Angeles to watch Kai Ryssdal present Marketplace Live, in partnership with...

Navigating long-term unemployment

10 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Overall unemployment measured 4.3% in March, which is a sign of a fairly strong economy. A contradicting data point? The number of Americans who have ...

Rejecting climate doomerism with solarpunk

10 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A lot of sci-fi is dystopian. Solarpunk flips that on its head. The subgenre imagines a brighter future where humans have fostered a better relationsh...

David Brancaccio reflects on thousands of conversations

10 Apr 2026

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David Brancaccio has hosted an estimated 16,925 morning shows over 13 years. Now, for his final time in the host chair, David shares snippets of discu...

"Nobody can time the market"

10 Apr 2026

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For his second-to-last time as the host of "Marketplace Morning Report," David Brancaccio spoke with the author of arguably the most influential book ...

Bytes: Week in Review — Anthropic's new AI model, a referendum on data centers, and NASA livestreams journey to space

10 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This week, a Wisconsin city votes to restrict future data center development. Plus, the astronauts on Artemis II take their journey to social media. B...

February inflation data shows more of the same

09 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The personal consumption expenditures report, which is the Fed’s preferred measure of inflation, showed costs rose 2.8% year-over-year in Feburary. ...

Who can stop insider trading on prediction markets?

09 Apr 2026

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A series of suspiciously well-timed Iran war bets placed on Polymarket have revived concerns about insider trading on prediction markets. But enforcem...

How to freeze out scammers

09 Apr 2026

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Today, we're returning to our 2019 Brains and Losses series, which investigated the financial exploitation of older Americans. In the years that have ...

The "chicken tax" and the U.S. auto industry

09 Apr 2026

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In the 1960s, the German government put a tariff on American chickens. President Lyndon B. Johnson then retaliated with a tariff on light-duty commerc...

Trust in government data practices is rapidly deteriorating

09 Apr 2026

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For years, consumers have worried about how the private sector — namely, big tech — handles their personal data. Now a new survey from the Center ...

Why do parents turn their kids into influencers?

09 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Would you share your children’s most intimate moments on social media if it meant you could make millions? Family influencers are building businesse...

U.S. Treasurys aren't selling like they used to

08 Apr 2026

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The share of U.S. debt held by foreign countries has been shrinking. Foreign investors currently hold about 30% of federal public debt, down from near...

The road less traveled (by bike)

08 Apr 2026

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As David Brancaccio winds down his tenure as host of the "Marketplace Morning Report," he's speaking with places of work he might have ended up at if ...

Oil prices dip on de-escalation news

08 Apr 2026

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We are now into the first hours of a two-week ceasefire in the U.S.-Iran conflict. The wholesale price of oil has plunged nearly 16%. The New York pri...

Are humans losing the ability to think for themselves?

08 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

As humans have integrated artificial intelligence into their daily lives, there is growing concern that AI is doing the bulk of the thinking.According...

The crackdown on prediction market insider trading

07 Apr 2026

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Laws prohibiting insider trading in commodities markets — which could be applied to prediction market platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket — are m...

ICE and the “wide, deep and ever-growing” surveillance state

07 Apr 2026

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Doorbell cameras, license plate readers and social media platforms are just a few of the tech products that make up an ever-growing surveillance netwo...

What keeps big bank CEOs up at night

07 Apr 2026

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Jamie Dimon, the CEO of JPMorgan Chase, put out his annual letter to shareholders this week. In it, the leader of the largest bank in North America ou...

Could a Universal Music takeover be in the cards?

07 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Billionaire activist investor Bill Ackman is making a play for Taylor Swift’s record label in a deal that Reuters values at around $64 billion. Ackm...

By 2030, EVs could cost the same as their gas guzzling siblings

07 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In the U.S., battery electric and plug-in hybrid cars have been more expensive than their gasoline-powered counterparts, costing about $8,000 more on ...

“Million Bazillion” Season 10 is almost here!

07 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Hello, Million Bazillionaires, we’ve got a new season of “Million Bazillion” coming your way on April 14!To mark the 10th season, Bridget and Ry...

The inflationary effects of war

06 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

We've got the first whiff of inflation data as a result of President Donald Trump's war in the Middle East: A services sector purchasing index registe...

Keeping an eye on oil prices

06 Apr 2026

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The price of crude oil is fluctuating this morning. This comes after oil producers at OPEC+ agreed to slightly increase production over the weekend. W...

Get your kicks on Route 66

06 Apr 2026

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To see the U.S. economy in 3-D, you gotta hit the open road. 100 years after the iconic highway was built, “Marketplace Morning Report” host David...

Would banning teens from social media violate their First Amendment rights?

06 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Four months after Australia’s landmark law that banned all minors under the age of 16 from creating or owning social media accounts, the California ...

Gas vs. gas

03 Apr 2026

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The war with Iran has driven up the price of gas — as in, the gas we put in our cars. But what about natural gas, like the kind we use to heat and c...

Make Me Smart: Lunar Edition

03 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This week’s launch of Artemis II marked the first crewed mission to the moon in over 50 years. This time around, the spaceflight industry looks pret...

The March unemployment rate fell — but there's a catch

03 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The U.S. economy added 178,000 new jobs in March, and the unemployment rate went down. That’s a big improvement from last month’s disappointing jo...

A new tariff on imported medication

03 Apr 2026

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President Donald Trump signed an executive order yesterday that threatened tariffs of up to 100% on imported medications. The executive order also ove...

Bytes: Week in Review - SpaceX's IPO, Iran threatens U.S. tech firms and California's new AI executive order

03 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On this week’s “Marketplace Tech Bytes: Week in Review,” Big Tech operations in the Middle East from companies like Apple, Google and Microsoft ...

When will oil markets recover?

02 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

President Trump said last night that military attacks on Iran will end in two or three weeks. But the effect on the global oil market will last much l...

One wild year of Trump's tariffs

02 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Happy first tariff-versary? Despite the fact that many of President Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariffs were recently struck down, small businesses...

About that presidential address...

02 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The president made the case for the Iran war, and markets were not impressed. After President Donald Trump's address to the nation last night, the pri...

Reflecting on the year in tariffs

02 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A year ago today, the president pulled out a chart in the now paved-over Rose Garden and set the global economy on fire. He announced his so-called “...

Wait...where did my retirement money go?

02 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What happens to your retirement savings when you leave a job? And if you’ve forgotten about an old 401(k) account, how do you track that money down?...

34 days without internet in Iran

02 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

It is day 34 of the internet blackout in Iran. But while it is the longest in their history, it does not mean that Iranians are without internet.In Ir...

Happy Liberation-Day-tariff-palooza-versary

01 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Thursday marks one year since President Trump announced sweeping tariffs on basically all imported goods — how time flies! The name of the game was ...

The argument for letting Chinese EVs in

01 Apr 2026

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Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD told analysts it's confident it can sell 1.5 million vehicles outside of China this year. Chinese EVs are advanced ...

The wider consequences of war

01 Apr 2026

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President Donald Trump is scheduled to address the nation about Iran tonight. He told reporters yesterday that the war could wrap up in two to three w...

Meta and Youtube held liable for their addictive products

01 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In rare verdicts, juries in New Mexico and Los Angeles sided against multiple Big Tech companies last week.In Los Angeles, Meta and Youtube were found...

A fuel-driven economy

31 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

One glaring result of President Trump’s war on Iran, one month in? High oil prices. If fuel stays expensive, the cost could ripple through the globa...

Inside the "Super Bowl of energy”

31 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Last week, at a time when the war with Iran has been roiling global energy markets, executives from energy companies all over the world gathered for C...

Russian oil is giving a lifeline to Cuba

31 Mar 2026

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The United States is finally allowing Russian oil to be delivered to Cuba after months of what has basically been an energy blockade imposed by the U....

The price of gas is at a three-year high

31 Mar 2026

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The average price of gasoline is now above $4 a gallon for the first time in three years. Some analysts say that's a key psychological barrier, above ...

Too much AI in the office is causing "brain fry"

31 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The promise of artificial intelligence is that it will take on all the boring tasks we don’t want to do and free us up to do the fun, high-level wor...

Triple-digit trouble

30 Mar 2026

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The cost of a barrel of crude surpassed $100 over the weekend, as war in the Middle East continues to block oil shipments. In simpler, car-commuter te...

What is inflation?

30 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Today we're resharing an episode from our archive that might feel more relevant with gas prices up. We're going to dig more into those gas prices in t...

No longer a nation of movers

30 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Domestic migration in the U.S. has been declining for decades. This morning, we'll look into who's still moving, what factors drive their decision, an...

An entirely new oil disruption

30 Mar 2026

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Oil prices continue their upward climb amid conflict in the Middle East. The international benchmark Brent crude is now $115 a barrel; on Friday, it w...

MLB brings automated ball-strike tech to the Big Leagues

30 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In baseball, calling balls and strikes is a kind of art form. Now, a little more science is being added to the artistry. Major League Baseball has int...

Feeling down on the farm

27 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A growing number of farmers can’t afford to plant their crops this year. It’s because of rising costs for diesel, fertilizer, and equipment parts ...

Make Me Smart about the business of sake

27 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

It’s peak bloom in Washington, D.C.! Cherry blossom viewing is deeply rooted in Japanese culture, and it goes hand-in-hand with enjoying Japan’s n...

The national debt is ballooning, and Americans are worried

27 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The U.S. national debt crossed $39 trillion last week, and it’s growing fast. Racking up the most recent $5 trillion of that total only took two yea...

What's next for the USMCA?

27 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Trump administration is reviewing the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, which comes up for renewal this year. The USMCA replaced NAFTA, was a...

Bytes: Week in Review — Meta, YouTube’s social media addiction case, a new AI literacy course, and Kalshi’s prediction market self-regulation

27 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The prediction market platform Kalshi announces new rules this week. Plus, the Department of Labor introduces an AI literacy course. But first, a jury...

The Francis Scott Key Bridge, two years later

26 Mar 2026

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Two years ago, a shipping container crashed into the Francis Scott Key bridge in Baltimore. Now it’s being rebuilt to be bigger and better. In today...

A small tax with high costs

26 Mar 2026

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People in the U.S. send a lot of money abroad: In 2024 alone, about $93 billion in formal remittances were sent overseas. However, a new federal remit...

The humanitarian risks of a fertilizer shock

26 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz due to the war with Iran is having all sorts of effects on energy markets and the flow of other commodit...

Population growth in the U.S. is slowing

26 Mar 2026

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Population growth is slowing in most counties in the U.S., according to new population estimates from the Census Bureau. During that time, 310 of the ...

What happens when you can bet on anything?

26 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Betting used to mean going to a brick-and-mortar casino or placing a wager with a bookie. Now, with the rise of prediction markets, people can bet onl...

The tech transforming Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge

26 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

It's been two years exactly since the Francis Scott Key Bridge here in Baltimore was hit by a container ship, the Dali, causing it to collapse. When i...

Import prices are sky-high. Why?

25 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This morning, we learned that import prices rose 1.3% in February. That’s way more than expected — and that data is from before the war. In today’...

ICE agents are at airports. TSA agents aren't really sure why.

25 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

TSA agents have been working without pay for more than a month, while ICE agents have started arriving at airports to assist with security lines. Toda...

Will this oil shock push the world more toward renewables?

25 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Fuel costs can be vulnerable during geopolitical conflict. The war in the Middle East has sent shockwaves through energy markets. Over the past two we...

Why digital archiving is more than "store and ignore"

25 Mar 2026

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There are few worse feelings for a radio journalist than when you realize some tape you thought you had nicely stored is actually gone. And when we sa...

Wine country is heating up

24 Mar 2026

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As climate change drives hotter, drier summers, vineyard owners have to adapt. They’re turning to grape varietals more suited to warmer weather. Tod...

The super PAC spending flooding the primaries

24 Mar 2026

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Primary season for the 2026 midterm elections is underway. And the money from super PACs is already flowing. But how well is it working? On today’s ...

Investors, Treasury bonds, and war in the Middle East

24 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Treasury Department is holding several government bond auctions this week. Treasury auctions can tell us a lot about the interest rates investors ...

The road (or light-rail) to the World Cup

24 Mar 2026

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Starting in mid-June, soccer fans will flock to 16 cities across North America for the World Cup. Each match will draw tens of thousands of fans, many...

U.S. regulators eye rules for prediction markets

24 Mar 2026

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Marketplace's Meghan McCarty Carino takes a look at how platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket are allowed to function in states with varying gambling r...

A shock to the oil system

23 Mar 2026

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The war in Iran has cost the global oil supply roughly 15 million barrels a day so far. Today, International Energy Agency executive director Fatih Bi...

How to protect yourself from tax season scams

23 Mar 2026

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It's tax season. Therefore, it's also tax scam season. A new McAfee survey finds nearly one in four Americans has been a victim of a tax-related scam,...

The "Super Bowl" of energy

23 Mar 2026

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Top brass at the most consequential energy companies in the world are meeting in Houston this week for the annual CERAWeek. Energy industry leaders ar...

What do students lose when they rely on AI for homework?

23 Mar 2026

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More than 60% of middle, high school, and college students in the U.S. are turning to AI for homework help, according to a new study from RAND. Some u...

Shop for “the drop”

20 Mar 2026

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Looking for an exclusive pastel Trader Joe’s mini tote? How about the latest Labubu? Once a staple of sneaker and streetwear, the “limited drop”...

The economics behind the rise of BTS and Korean culture

20 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

From the success of “K-pop Demon Hunters” to the return of BTS, K-pop is having a moment. But the rise of Korean culture was no accident—it has ...

A word to the wise for air travelers

20 Mar 2026

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If you're traveling in the next week or so, get to the airport early. Airport security lines are growing as workers with the Transportation Security A...

Should we expect USPS to make money?

20 Mar 2026

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The Postal Service says it's facing a "severe financial crisis." Postmaster General David Steiner testified before a House subcommittee this week and...

Bytes: Week in Review — Gecko's $71M contract with U.S. Navy, BuzzFeed doubts its business viability, and Amazon offers faster delivery

20 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Amazon speeds up delivery even more. Plus, will BuzzFeed stay in business?But first, Gecko, a robotics startup, landed a $71 million contra...

A small town's fight against ICE

19 Mar 2026

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Newport, Oregon is a small town on the coast with beautiful beach views. After the town’s rescue helicopter was taken to the southern border, the co...

Who gets to set limits on AI?

19 Mar 2026

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In line with the Pentagon’s ambitions to build an “AI-first warfighting force,” earlier this year, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth demanded ...

Escalation and investor anxieties

19 Mar 2026

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Iran attacked critical liquefied natural gas and oil infrastructure in Saudi Arabia and Qatar, including a major source of gas for Europe. It was reta...

An attempt to blunt rising oil prices

19 Mar 2026

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War continues to rage in the Middle East, and energy infrastructure is being targeted. The price of oil has surged to $115 a barrel, and gas in the U....

How low-cost drones are used in modern military strikes

19 Mar 2026

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There have been decades of attempts to make destructive drones, going back to World War I. The technology has advanced significantly since then. Drone...

What’s money between friends 😟😖😫

19 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

It’s bound to happen in any friendship: an unfulfilled Venmo request, a trip that’s way out of your budget, or a dispute over splitting the bill a...

When will the Fed shift focus to the job market?

18 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Federal Reserve is focused on cooling inflation right now, which has stayed stubbornly above the 2% target. But price stabilization is just one ha...

Can jewelry ever be truly conflict-free?

18 Mar 2026

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The supply chains of gold and precious gems are notoriously difficult to track. Human rights abuses and environmental devastation are often at the roo...

Do we need quarterly earnings reports?

18 Mar 2026

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Why not report earnings twice a year? The Securities and Exchange Commission is preparing a proposal to eliminate the requirement for publicly traded ...

The ethics of using AI to immortalize the dead

18 Mar 2026

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There's an emerging industry that uses artificial intelligence to create simulations of people who've died. These post mortem avatars are also called ...