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.

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Business

A tale of 3 Q3s

Episode Date: November 12, 2024

Financial data from three industry-leading firms tells three very different stories. Concert promoter Live Nation had a scorching-hot summer season, w...

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Business

Import rush

Episode Date: November 7, 2024

If President-elect Donald Trump gets his way, importers are about to pay a ton more in tariffs. Some businesses are scrambling to bring as much stuff...

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Business

Who insures the insurers?

Episode Date: November 5, 2024

Back-to-back Hurricanes Helene and Milton caused billions in damage. How are insurers going to pay for it all? Turns out, insurance companies have the...

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Business

Big Tech trust-busting

Episode Date: November 1, 2024

The federal government is seeking a legal remedy for Google’s monopoly on internet search, as adjudicated by a federal judge. That remedy could...

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Why GM had a great quarter

Episode Date: October 22, 2024

It’s been nearly a year since the United Auto Workers ended its strike against General Motors, and the automaker has defied expectations with st...

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Women deserve credit

Episode Date: October 21, 2024

Half a century has passed since the Equal Credit Opportunity Act was enacted, guaranteeing women equal access to credit. In this episode, we look back...