Every weekday, host Kai Ryssdal helps you make sense of the day's business and economic news — no econ degree or finance background required. "Marketplace" takes you beyond the numbers, bringing you context. Our team of reporters all over the world speak with CEOs, policymakers and regular people just trying to get by.
Marketplace Every weekday, host Kai Ryssdal helps you make sense of the day's business and economic news — no econ degree or finance background required. "Marketplace" takes you beyond the numbers, bringing you context. Our team of reporters all over the world speak with CEOs, policymakers and regular people just trying to get by.
Every weekday, host Kai Ryssdal helps you make sense of the day's business and economic news — no econ degree or finance background required. "Marketplace" takes you beyond the numbers, bringing you context. Our team of reporters all over the world speak with CEOs, policymakers and regular people just trying to get by.
October 11, 2022 • A union representing freight railroad workers rejected the most recent tentative contract with major railroads, meaning that a strike — and threat to the supply chain — is once again possible. Today, we'll take a look at the concerns over working conditions and the costs of a strike. Plus, a sign of small business optimism, a drop in computer demand and discussion of financial reparations following a wrongful conviction.
October 10, 2022 • Today, we'll provide an economic preview for the week ahead. First, we'll take a look at Social Security's anticipated cost-of-living adjustment and hear what the historic increase would mean for recipients being squeezed by inflation. Then, we'll dive into what Wall Street will be listening for in this week's corporate earnings calls and check out the hefty discounts shoppers can expect this holiday season.
October 7, 2022 • The economy has made a remarkable recovery since the depths of the COVID-19 pandemic, but where would we be without that downturn? On today's show, we talk "what ifs" with economists. Plus: semiconductor demand, oversharing on LinkedIn and what to make of the September jobs report.