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Jun 13, 2022

Inflation and uncertainty unsettle the markets once again

The markets appear to be in decline this morning as investors recover from last week’s surprising inflation numbers as well as concerns over new COVID lockdowns in China. Arkansas governor Asa Hutchinson spoke to us at length about a variety of topics, which range from inflation to gun control to the legislative duel between Florida and Disney.

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The uncertainties of the pandemic and the Russia-Ukraine war make it especially difficult to predict future economic conditions. Above, inside the New York Stock Exchange.
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Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson on inflation, gun control and why governments shouldn’t punish businesses
by David Brancaccio, Alex Schroeder and Rose Conlon
Nicholas Kamm/AFP via Getty Images
“I don’t believe it’s the role of government to punish private businesses because we don’t like what they say or do,” Hutchinson told Marketplace.
Black and Latino workers see biggest wage gains from union membership
by Meghan McCarty Carino
Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images
A recent Congressional report shows collective bargaining can play a role in narrowing wage gaps.

The Team

David Brancaccio Host
Victoria Craig Host, BBC
Stephen Ryan Senior Producer, BBC
Jonathan Frewin Producer, BBC
Jay Siebold Technical Director
Meredith Garretson Morbey Senior Producer
Alex Schroeder Producer
Erika Soderstrom Producer
Rose Conlon Producer
Redmond Carolipio Digital Producer
Ariana Rosas Producer
Jarrett Dang Digital Producer (gone fishing)
Jesson Duller Media Producer
Brian Allison Technical Director

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Inflation and uncertainty unsettle the markets once again

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Segments From This Episode

Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson on inflation, gun control and why governments shouldn’t punish businesses

Black and Latino workers see biggest wage gains from union membership

The Team