Marketplace Morning Report Podcast
1) When tariff turbulence makes you feel like you're "kind of losing it"
The business journalists at Marketplace have been on the rollercoaster of U.S. trade policy under the Trump administration. But along for the ride, too, are small business owners. Today, we'll hear th...Show More
2) Finally, a U.S.-Japan trade deal
The U.S. and Japan have finalized their trade deal a month and a half after it was announced. The White House says there will now be a 15% baseline tariff on nearly all Japanese imports and cut tariff...Show More
3) Chinese businesses to pick up pensions bill
From the BBC World Service: Up to now, bosses and employees in China have frequently bypassed pension regulations in return for higher wages; from this week, however, the rules are being enforced. We'...Show More
4) Taking the pulse of the job market
Economic data rolling out this week has helped paint a snapshot of the economy. We found out yesterday that 5.3 million people were hired and 5.3 million quit or were laid off in July. Fresh data out ...Show More
5) Federal job cuts lead to a black market boom ... for ants
There's a black market trade for everything — including ants. (Yes, even ants.) And President Donald Trump has slashed the number of federal government employees, which included entomologists focused ...Show More
6) India cuts taxes for shoppers to counter Trump’s trade war
From the BBC World Service: India's Finance Minister has announced massive tax cuts on hundreds of everyday consumer items. The move is aimed at boosting domestic demand amid 50% American tariffs on I...Show More
7) Expiring tax credits will increase health insurance costs for millions
The big budget bill that President Donald Trump signed into law in July allowed tax credits under the Affordable Care Act to expire. That means health insurance costs will increase significantly for m...Show More
8) Why is everyone breaking up right now?
We're talking about companies here, obviously. A decade after Kraft Heinz became one of the world’s biggest food companies, it’s reversing course and is splitting into two. It’s not the only corporati...Show More
9) Cyberattack stalls production at Jaguar Land Rover
From the BBC World Service: A cyberattack has caused major production problems at carmaker Jaguar Land Rover. Both of its main factories in the U.K. have been affected, and it comes at a peak sales pe...Show More
10) What role should AI play in therapy?
People are increasingly turning to artificial intelligence for therapy — raising concerns among mental health professionals. Illinois legislators have responded by banning therapists from using AI, ot...Show More