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Kai Ryssdal
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Closer, but not there

Sep 11, 2024
Fed Chair Jay Powell speaks at a news conference.

Episodes 161 - 170 of 5390

  • Movin’ right along
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    Do passengers or cargo have the right of way on the rails? Plus, the EU ends Google’s search for a strategy to avoid paying a huge fine.

  • The Fed’s last gut check
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    The Fed has likely made up its mind about a rate cut. Plus, we break down the difference between the CPI and PCE inflation measures.

  • And in first place … Nevada!
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    In this episode: Why Republican governors are leaning into clean energy. Also, the August jobs report and “My Analog Life.”

  • The economics of immigration
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    How immigration affects housing, economic growth and more. Plus, the history of San Francisco’s painted ladies.

  • Who’s still hiring?
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    If you’re looking for a job, your prospects are good — for now. Plus, what’s the difference between GDP and GNP?

  • Who can get Ozempic?
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    The diabetes and obesity drug is difficult for low-income Americans to access. Plus, have economic sanctions on Russia worked?

  • A turning point for the “vibecession”?
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    Data shows improvement in consumers’ long-term economic outlook — make that some consumers. Plus, we hear from the authors of “Koreaworld” and the owner of an island bed and breakfast in the Pacific Northwest.

  • Spending more, saving less
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    That’s a key takeaway from the July personal consumption expenditures report. We’ll explain what it all means. Plus, what the heck is a fiscal year?

  • Aug 29, 2024

    A weaker dollar

    A weaker dollar
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    It’s now at its lowest level, relative to other currencies, in more than a year. But that’s not necessarily bad news. Plus, Dollar General’s profits are down, despite stronger sales than last year.

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About the show

Hosted by Kai Ryssdal, our leading business news radio program and podcast is about providing context on the economic news of the day. Through stories, conversations and newsworthy developments, we help listeners understand the economic world around them. Marketplace makes sense of the economy for everyone, no econ degree or finance background required. Marketplace doesn’t just report on the numbers, we take it deeper, adding context to what’s happening in the stock market and how macroeconomic policy can affect you and your business. Monday through Friday, our team speaks with a wide range of industry professionals — from small business owners to Fortune 500 CEOs, Marketplace breaks down complex topics related to business and the economy without industry jargon and over-complicated explanations.

Kai Ryssdal has led the program since 2005 and has hosted the program from China, the Middle East and dozens of cities across the United States. As a leading public media voice, Kai has been a trusted broadcaster for two decades and received an Emmy for investigative journalism on a PBS FRONTLINE documentary about money in politics called “Big Sky, Big Money.” He has appeared often on CNN, CNBC and CBS news. His written work has been featured in The New York Times and The Atlantic.

Produced and distributed by American Public Media (APM) our popular business news podcasts are available worldwide on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and RSS Feeds and any place else where you get your podcasts.