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The links among economic uncertainty, insecurity and inequality

2 months ago | marketplace.org | David Brancaccio |Nic Perez |Dylan Miettinen

Heard on: If you’ve listened to public radio, tuned in to television news or scrolled through news feeds at any point in the last few years, you may have noted one commonplace term: “.” It’s a key theme in American life right now, whether that has to do with the rising cost of living, the flurry of actions by the Trump administration or even costly natural disasters. All of this adds up to uncertainty, and it has Americans on edge. In fact, the latest University of Michigan Survey of...
Scarcity vs. innovation: Recalling the "scholarly wager of the decade"

2 months ago | marketplace.org | David Brancaccio |Chris Farrell |Nic Perez |Dylan Miettinen

Heard on: One of the most famous bets in the past half-century — at least among economists — wasn’t about the Super Bowl or a presidential election. No, it was about the price of metals.
This startup wants to bring back the woolly mammoth (kinda sorta)

2 months ago | marketplace.org | Nova Safo |Nic Perez

Resurrecting extinct creatures — it may sound like science fiction. Or maybe it reminds you of a familiar ’90s flick? While the fictitious “Jurassic Park” notably does not have a picture-perfect ending, the leader of the real-life de-extinction company Colossal Biosciences — valued at more than $10 billion — thinks there are benefits to be had in bringing back creatures such as the woolly mammoth, the dodo bird and more.
New book looks at the Black musicians who inspired Elvis Presley

2 months ago | marketplace.org | David Brancaccio |Nic Perez

The king of rock ‘n’ roll is, of course, Elvis Presley. But who came before the king? Elvis’ music and dance was influenced by many of the Black musicians who came before him. Did he take inspiration from them? Did he appropriate their style? Or was it a mix of both? These are questions and themes tackled in Preston Lauterbach’s new book, “Before Elvis: The African American Musicians Who Made the King.” Lauterbach joined “Marketplace Morning Report” host David Brancaccio to discuss more.
Will today be the day for new tariffs?

Jan 21, 2025 | marketplace.org | Leanna Byrne |Nic Perez |David Brancaccio

Because yesterday wasn't the day. Today, we'll get to President Donald Trump's executive orders right out of the gate.
Unpacking some of Donald Trump's first executive orders

Jan 21, 2025 | marketplace.org | David Brancaccio |Nic Perez

President Donald Trump promised to sign in around 100 executive orders on day one of his second term in office. While the list of executive orders signed by Trump continues to grow, the announcement of new tariffs was notably absent. Marc Goldwein is senior vice president and senior policy director at the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget, a nonpartisan organization with bipartisan roots.
An Altadena renter reflects on struggles to find housing after fire

Jan 16, 2025 | marketplace.org | Nova Safo |Nic Perez

Heard on: The fires in the Los Angeles area have displaced tens of thousands of people. Many have ended up with friends, at hotels or shelters.
$25 billion Kroger-Albertsons merger has been blocked — for now - Marketplace

Dec 11, 2024 | marketplace.org | David Brancaccio |Ariana Rosas |Nic Perez

Heard on: A federal judge has — for the time being — blocked a proposed $25 billion merger between the grocery chains Kroger and Albertsons.
Breaking from traditional team models can help organizations grow

Nov 20, 2024 | marketplace.org | David Brancaccio |Nic Perez

Heard on: The pandemic altered many things in our world, especially the ways in which we work.
Why the economy drove voters toward Donald Trump

Nov 7, 2024 | marketplace.org | David Brancaccio |Nic Perez |Ariana Rosas

Heard on: You probably heard this line before: “It’s the economy, stupid.” Well, in the case of this week’s presidential election, that very well might be the case.