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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.Copyright 2026 Minnesota Public Radio Daily Economics Politics & Government
Episodes
  • TPS cuts will tear through the labor market
    Jul 27 2026

    More than 330,000 Haitians lost their ability to legally live and work in the U.S. this week. A recent Supreme Court ruling allowed the Trump administration to end Temporary Protected Status for refugees from certain countries. In this episode, why the policy change will deliver a swift blow to the healthcare sector. Plus: Economists weigh the Fed’s next interest rate move, businesses report cautious optimism in new survey, and a Baltimore club redistributes wealth to neighbors in need.


    Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletter.


    Marketplace is more than a radio show. Check out our original reporting and financial literacy content at marketplace.org — and consider making an investment in our future.


    Read the stories in today’s episode:


    • Economists share their Fed expectations
    • Businesses report optimism, despite all the economic uncertainty
    • A new kind of club wants people to share the wealth
    • What the end of TPS for Haitians could mean for the labor force
    • To reduce their climate impact, airlines target contrails
    • Circus school balances world-class programs with small town values
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    26 mins
  • No, Trump's tariffs haven't reshored manufacturing jobs
    Jul 28 2026

    President Trump insists his economic policies have supported a reshoring of manufacturing jobs. At a rally held at a Michigan GM facility on Monday, he doubled down. In reality, the U.S. has lost 75,000 manufacturing jobs since Trump took office in 2025. In this episode, we fact check the President’s claims, and consider the future of Michigan’s auto industry. Plus: Companies begin to offer insurance for AI mistakes, the U.S. trade deficit shrank a bit in June, and UPS winds down its Amazon delivery fulfilment partnership.


    Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletter.


    Marketplace is more than a radio show. Check out our original reporting and financial literacy content at marketplace.org — and consider making an investment in our future.


    Read the stories in today’s episode:


    • Trump says his aggressive trade policy is bringing back factory jobs. Is it?
    • No really, what is Kevin Warsh thinking?
    • New insurance products cover damages caused by AI
    • UPS and FedEx are moving from higher volumes to higher margins
    • The trade deficit fell in June, but remains high
    • As mortgage rates stay high, this lender is seeing buyers accept the new normal
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    26 mins
  • The states making extra off of high gas prices
    Jul 29 2026

    The Trump administration’s war in the Middle East has driven up fuel prices globally. As drivers pay more at the pump, some oil-rich states like New Mexico and Alaska are experiencing a tax revenue windfall. In this episode, one man’s gas spend becomes another man’s state budget booster. Plus: The Fed holds rates steady despite internal disagreement, “kidulting” and collectibles fuel growth in the toy retail space, and a line dancing resurgence driven by social media launches one instructor’s boot scootin’ career.


    Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletter.


    Marketplace is more than a radio show. Check out our original reporting and financial literacy content at marketplace.org — and consider making an investment in our future.


    Read the stories in today’s episode:


    • Oil-producing states benefit from war-driven windfall
    • Adults are spending big on toys
    • What happens if the AI bubble pops?
    • How one entrepreneur is riding a wave in popularity for line dancing
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    27 mins
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My favorite economy podcast. A daily must listen! Ky is a great and engaging host, and the topics are wonderful with providing a broad view of the economy in digestible and entertaining ways.

My favorite economy podcast. A daily must listen!

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please do better vetting in ads to make sure they aren't abruptly different than the content and are balanced to the tone and sound levels of the podcast.

very annoying sports betting ad midway through.

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