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    Trump’s purge of federal workers and its historical parallels

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2025 17:46


    President Donald Trump’s recent steps to remove federal employees is drawing comparisons to government purges during the Red Scare of the 1950s. What's at stake when government workers are pushed out? We’ll break it down. Plus, we’ll explain why a ruling in one of the lawsuits over Trump’s funding freeze is a biggie. Finally, tell us something good that happened to you lately! Here's everything we talked about today: “Judge Rules That Trump Administration Defied Order to Unfreeze Billions in Federal Grants” from The New York Times “Trump Eases Enforcement of Law Banning Overseas Bribes” by Bloomberg “What Happened the Last Time a President Purged the Bureaucracy” from Politico “CBS News poll — Trump has positive approval amid ‘energetic’ opening weeks; seen as doing what he promised” by CBS News “Second pig kidney transplant successfully completed at Massachusetts General Hospital” from WCVB Channel 5 “Experimental transplants with organs from gene-edited pigs see major steps forward” from CNN “A campus sign said ‘Tell us something good.' Students delivered.” by The Washington Post Tell us something good that happened to you recently! Email us at makemesmart@marketplace.org or leave us a voicemail at 508-U-B-SMART.

    Some things haven’t changed

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2025 27:24


    A series of policy changes are hitting the economy, but some aspects of consumer behavior have yet to demonstrate change. A Federal Reserve survey shows Americans still gauge future inflation at 3%. And we continue to spend 40% of our food budget on eating out and 60% on meals at home. Also in this episode, insurance and property taxes contribute to the housing affordability crisis, steel and aluminum are tariffed together but serve different markets, and only some states require vehicle safety inspections.

    It’s not just retirees who depend on Social Security

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2025 7:57


    Social Security, signed into law 90 years ago by President Franklin Roosevelt, is the financial foundation of retirement in America. But it's not just those getting to retire who feel positive impacts from the retirement benefits — more children living with older adults are benefiting from Social Security too. Also on the show: new tariffs on steel and aluminum imports and a summit on artificial intelligence.

    What to make of last week’s jobs report revisions

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2025 10:26


    The latest numbers on Friday showed that job creation was weaker than expected in January, but the survey of households found that unemployment fell slightly. There were also revisions showing that 100,000 more people got jobs in the last two months of 2024 than previously thought. Revisions are normal, but how should we read these? Plus, as part of our What’s That Like? series, we’ll hear an Air Force musician reflect on his career.

    Trump tariffs: Next up, steel and aluminum

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2025 7:59


    From the BBC World Service: U.S. President Donald Trump plans a 25% import tax on all steel and aluminum entering the U.S. China, Canada and Mexico — some of the biggest suppliers — could be hit hard. Also: China’s trade flow shifted in response to tariffs, three Baltic nations cut ties with Russia’s power grid, and global leaders and tech bosses meet in Paris to figure out how to regulate artificial intelligence.

    The complicated business of changing digital map names and boundaries

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2025 9:33


    Geography has been part of President Trump’s agenda. His first day on the job, he signed an executive order changing the name of the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America, and Denali, the highest peak in North America, will now go back to being called Mount McKinley.Private companies that make maps — analog or digital — don’t have to follow suit but at least one is. Google said in a post on X that it has long had a practice of applying name changes from official government sources. So, once the official federal naming database is changed, it’ll update Google Maps for people in the U.S. Marketplace’s Stephanie Hughes spoke with, Sterling Quinn Professor of Geography at Central Washington University, about whether tech companies generally have standard operating procedures around name changes.

    Are Trump’s firings legal?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2025 22:51


    President Donald Trump has fired dozens of government officials since he took office. The latest is the chair of the Federal Election Commission. But is any of this legal? We'll get into it. Plus: A “Make Me Smart” alum shares the trauma of losing his home in the Los Angeles fires. Finally, we'll wrap with a dose of uplifting news (thanks to you!) and a round of our favorite game, Half Full/Half Empty! Here's everything we talked about today: “Democratic FEC Chair Ellen Weintraub says Trump fired her. She says it’s not  legal.” from CBS News “Trump Illegally Attempts to Fire Federal Election Commission Chair Ellen Weintraub” from Campaign Legal Center “How to Watch All the 2025 Oscar Nominated Short Films” by Town & Country magazine “2025 Trans Girl Scouts To Order Cookies From!” by Erin in the Morning “The Trauma of Losing Your Home in the Eaton Fire” from The New York Times “A Los Angeles-area developer gives advice on rebuilding after the fires” from Marketplace Got a question or comment for the hosts? Email us at makemesmart@marketplace.org or leave us a voicemail at 508-U-B-SMART.

    Where did all the normal-priced stuff go?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2025 30:40


    When you’re shopping, ever feel like your options are low-quality budget items or stuff that’s stunningly unaffordable? The growing gap between the haves and have-nots in the U.S. is reflected in what’s available for us to buy. It’s a phenomenon called bifurcation — we’ll explain. Also in this episode: Wage growth jumped in January and parlay betting makes loads of cash for sports gambling firms. Plus, share with Marketplace: What kind of consumer are you?

    Presidential power over independent agencies

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2025 7:26


    President Donald Trump’s firings of dozens of government officials have raised questions about whether or not those moves are legal. As a continuation of conversations from earlier today, it could be part of a broader attempt to overturn a legal precedent regarding presidential powers over independent commissions. Also: Secretary of State Marco Rubio on fees for U.S. vessels entering the Panama Canal and the outlook for Honeywell’s aerospace spinoff.

    What’s your vice?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2025 7:44


    Chances are pretty good you've spent money on alcohol, drugs or gambling. That's not just a good guess — a new Bankrate study said 84% of Americans spend money on at least one of the six most common “vices.” But turns out, age plays a major factor in your vice of choice. Also on the program: federal workers in limbo and one side of the debate over President Donald Trump's firings.

    India cuts interest rates

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2025 7:23


    From the BBC World Service: The Reserve Bank of India has reduced its main interest rate by 25 basis points to 6.25%. It’s the first cut since May 2020 and is aimed at boosting growth in Asia’s third biggest economy. Then, the South African city of Johannesburg has long had a reputation for being dangerous, but a huge effort is underway to make it more livable and attractive to visitors.

    Bytes: Week in Review — Google’s AI policy pivot, OpenAI teams up with California colleges, and robotaxis arrive in Austin

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2025 14:31


    On this week’s Marketplace “Tech Bytes: Week in Review,” we’ll explore OpenAI’s inroads in higher education. Plus, how passengers can get on a waitlist to hail a driverless car in Austin, Texas. But first, a look at how Google is changing its approach to artificial intelligence. In 2018, the company published its “AI principles,” guidelines for how it believed AI should be built and used. Google originally included language that said it would not design or deploy AI to be used in weapons or surveillance. That language has now gone away. Google didn’t respond to our request for comment, but it did say in a blog post this week that companies and governments should work together to create AI that, among other things, supports national security. Marketplace’s Stephanie Hughes spoke with Natasha Mascarenhas, reporter at The Information, about these topics for this week's “Tech Bytes.”

    Trump’s bid to take down the 10-year yield

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2025 26:04


    Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says President Trump’s strategies of “energy dominance, deregulation and non-inflationary growth,” will bring down bond yields even if the Federal Reserve doesn’t cut interest rates. Will it work? Experts are skeptical. Also in this episode: Disney tries “skinny” streaming bundles, the women behind one of LA’s few lesbian bars talk strategy for reopening after the fires and small businesses show us how they’re increasing productivity.

    Chaos is not an economic strategy

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2025 11:50


    Elon Musk and the rest of the DOGE gang have been inside the guts of the federal government attempting to shut down agencies and gain access to the Treasury Department’s main payment system. We'll discuss the constitutionality of it all and why some members of Congress may be reluctant to say it like it is. Plus, the toy business is paying attention to prices as Trump threatens trade war. And, AI is making a splash at the 2025 Super Bowl. Here's everything we talked about today: Watch: “Rep. Khanna: If Elon Musk finds fraud or wasteful spending, come to Congress and force a vote on it” by CNBC Television “Is the way Trump and Musk are running the economy even legal?” by Marketplace “Trump admin agrees to limit DOGE access to Treasury payments system” from Axios “Musk DOGE agents access sensitive personnel data, alarming officials” by The Washington Post “U.S. nonprofits still reeling from federal funding freeze” from Marketplace 2024 Q4 Earnings Call from Alphabet Investor Relations “Mattel may hike prices for Barbie, Hot Wheels and other toys after Trump tariffs” by CBS News “Fast fashion, laptops and toys are likely to cost more due to US tariffs on Chinese imports” from AP News Watch: Act Like You Know :60 | GoDaddy Super Bowl Commercial 2025 on YouTube “Super Bowl to feature AI product ads from Big Tech” from Marketplace Join us tomorrow for “Economics on Tap.” The YouTube livestream starts at 3:30 p.m. Pacific time, 6:30 p.m. Eastern.

    “Like turning around an ocean liner”: Nonprofits reel from federal funding freeze

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2025 7:24


    Let’s review recent news about federal funding: Much of U.S. foreign aid is on hold. Federal grants and funding streams were frozen last week, but that was blocked by two different courts, and then rolled back by the White House. Still, some nonprofits have had to furlough workers and put projects on hold. Also: zooming in on the importance of 10-year treasury note yields and celebrating 25 years of The Sims.

    Which interest rates affect us the most?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2025 7:42


    Newly-installed Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says that when it comes to interest rates, he and the president are less worried about what the Federal Reserve will do and more focused on one particular number: the 10-year treasury yield, which affects consumer borrowing costs. We’ll hear more. Also on the show: USAID supporters rallied on Capitol Hill yesterday, and the climate crisis is driving up business insurance — including at ski resorts.

    China goes to the WTO over tariffs

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2025 7:44


    From the BBC World Service: Beijing has strongly denied U.S. claims that illegal drug shipments from China are a national emergency. In a formal complaint to the World Trade Organization over tariffs imposed by Washington, China dismissed the allegations as unfounded. Plus, Norwegian energy giant Equinor is cutting its renewable investment in half over the next two years, and The Sims video game turns 25 this week.

    The case for a comprehensive federal law to oversee AI

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2025 10:22


    Congress considered 158 bills that mention artificial intelligence over the past two years, according to a count by the Brennan Center for Justice. But zero comprehensive AI laws have been passed. There has been movement by states, however. In Tennessee, for example, the ELVIS Act, which protects voices and likenesses from unauthorized use by AI, became law in March. In Colorado, a law that takes effect in 2026 requires developers of high-risk AI systems to protect consumers from algorithm-based discrimination. But some who fund AI technology say a federal law is needed. That includes Matt Perault, head of AI policy at the venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz.

    Is this a coup?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2025 11:33


    Is Elon Musk's control of government offices as an unelected official a coup? Lots of people seem to think so. We’ll explain why. Plus, another potential government shutdown is looming and it may work in Democrats’ favor. And, one surprisingly effective (and protein-rich) way food insecurity in Pennsylvania is being addressed. Here's everything we talked about today: “What the Black Hawk Pilots Could See, Just Before the Crash” by The New York Times “Shutdown fears grow as Trump battles multiply” by The Hill “‘We would call it a coup’: Watchdogs and Dems attack Elon Musk Treasury Department takeover” from USA Today “The ‘Rapid Unscheduled Disassembly' of the United States Government” by The Atlantic “Elon Musk's Power Grab Is Lawless, Dangerous, and—Yes—a Coup” from Slate “The Guardian view on Donald Trump's power grab: a coup veiled by chaos” by The Guardian “Processing Deer to Eliminate Food Insecurity” by the Daily Yonder Got a question or comment for us? Leave us a voicemail at 508-U-B-SMART.

    So, about those tax cuts from Trump’s first term…

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2025 29:45


    In 2017, President Trump overhauled the federal tax structure. Eight years later, the corporate tax part of the deal hasn’t quite “paid for itself,” as promised. But the personal income part, which is set to expire this year, did help some lower-income Americans pay off debt and keep up with the cost of essentials. Will Congress act to renew it? Also in this episode: The legal outlook on Elon Musk gaining access to the Treasury’s payment system; Los Angeles fire property insurance payouts could reach historic levels; and the services sector is stronger than manufacturing right now.

    How federal workers are reacting to a promise of a buyout

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2025 9:54


    Millions of federal workers have until Thursday to decide whether to accept a buyout promising pay through September if they quit now. The Trump administration styles it as a long, paid vacation, but the arrangement isn’t set in stone and unions are urging members against it. We’ll hear more. Also on the show: why lenders are rejecting so many applications for loans and why China's tariff reaction included an investigation into Google.

    Appropriation versus inspiration and the original “Hound Dog”

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2025 7:29


    Elvis Presley’s “Hound Dog” was a hit when released in 1956. But the original was recorded several years earlier by Big Mama Thornton. Today, we’ll hear learn about the economics behind recording and some of the Black artists who inspired the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll. But first: Your Temu, Shein and Amazon packages might be delayed. After new tariffs by the Trump administration, USPS says it’s suspending package acceptance from China and Hong Kong.

    USPS suspends packages from China and Hong Kong

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2025 6:28


    From the BBC World Service: The U.S. Postal Service has stopped accepting parcels from China and Hong Kong, just as new tariffs from President Donald Trump kick in. It’s a surprising escalation in the U.S.-China trade war that would impact millions of packages flowing into the U.S. from companies like Temu and Shein — and it’s hit markets hard. Then later: Is Germany’s generous sick leave policy impacting its economy?

    A veteran of Reagan’s “Star Wars” has doubts about Trump’s “Iron Dome”

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2025 9:20


    Among President Donald Trump's many executive orders is one calling for a “next-generation missile defense shield.” The White House calls this the Iron Dome for America. The order says it should defend against all sorts of missile attacks and include “space-based interceptors” that could potentially act as both sensors and weapons. It reminded retired Air Force Maj. Gen. Robert Latiff of a Ronald Reagan-era program he worked on: the Strategic Defense Initiative, or SDI, known popularly, and especially to its critics, as “Star Wars.” Marketplace’s Stephanie Hughes spoke with Latiff about whether the U.S. has the technology, money and time to make this grand project work.

    The migrant workforce under Trump

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2025 27:47


    It’s hard to overstate the role immigrant workers play in the U.S. economy. Key industries rely on them — nearly half of meat-processing jobs, for instance, are held by immigrants. And many work in low-wage jobs that are vulnerable to exploitation. Ted Genoways, a reporter with the Food and Environment Reporting Network, said Trump’s promises of mass deportations is creating fear and uncertainty for immigrant workers, both authorized and unauthorized, as well as for the massive food companies that employ them. “If history is any guide, this will probably mean increased food prices, if only for companies trying to hedge against the possibility of something disastrous happening,” said Genoways. On today’s show, Genoways gives us a snapshot of the low-wage immigrant workforce’s role in our economy and unpacks how Trump’s deportation plans could disrupt America’s food supply. Plus, why aren’t food companies held accountable for exploiting their employees? And, we’ll get into what restrictions on the U.S. Agency for International Development could mean for Cuba. Plus, would you trust Kai with the aux? Here’s everything we talked about today: “This Week's Episode of Reveal: Immigrants on the Line” from Mother Jones Opinion | “How Trump's Deportation Plans Could Blow Up the Food System and Increase Migrant Labor” from Politico “Brooke Rollins, Trump's Agriculture Pick, Addresses Tariff and Immigration Impact on Farmers” from The New York Times “How Trump’s plan to deport undocumented immigrants threatens the workforce for U.S. farm workforce” from CBS News “Trump's Pause of U.S. Foreign Assistance to Latin America: An ‘America Last’ Policy” from WOLA “US secretly created ‘Cuban Twitter’ to stir unrest and undermine government” from The Guardian “Chappell Roan wins best new artist at the 2025 Grammy Awards” from AP News Got a question or comment for us? Leave us a voicemail at 508-U-B-SMART.

    Yes, the U.S. owes itself money

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2025 25:39


    You know that national debt we’re always talking about? It’s at $36 trillion right now, and around $7 trillion of that is owed … back to the U.S. government. We’ll explain. Also in this episode: Oil prices will be moved by more than tariffs this year, AI firms are spending big on Super Bowl ads and lenders see an uptick in business loan demand.

    It’s not a bad time to be a job hunter right now

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2025 8:07


    There was a surge of job creation in December — 250,000 more people showed up on payrolls that month. After unemployment rose in the first half of last year, job-seekers are starting 2025 in a pretty good place. We’ll hear more. Plus, China strikes back against U.S. tariffs, and President Donald Trump wants Panama to make immediate changes to what he calls the “influence and control” of China over Panama’s Canal.

    It’s not a bad time to be a job hunter right now

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2025 8:07


    There was a surge of job creation in December — 250,000 more people showed up on payrolls that month. After unemployment rose in the first half of last year, job-seekers are starting 2025 in a pretty good place. We’ll hear more. Plus, China strikes back against U.S. tariffs, and President Donald Trump wants Panama to make immediate changes to what he calls the “influence and control” of China over Panama’s Canal.

    Congress, the president and the power of the purse

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2025 7:00


    Several executive orders and actions by President Donald Trump order a freeze of federal funds that Congress has already approved. But according to the Constitution and the Impoundment Control Act of 1974, the president doesn’t have the authority to do that unilaterally. We’ll explain. But first, could a sovereign wealth fund help buy TikTok? And later, the climate crisis could shave off nearly $1.5 trillion in property values over the next 30 years.

    China hits back with its own tariffs

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2025 7:03


    From the BBC World Service: After President Donald Trump slapped a fresh 10% levy on exports to the U.S. — that’s on top of an existing raft of tariffs — China has brought in some tariffs of its own. China’s government is also going to investigate Google’s activities there. Meanwhile, Canada and Mexico are off the tariff hook (for now). And, Panama has pulled out of China’s Belt and Road Initiative.

    Artificial ingredient: Cooking up new snacks with aid of AI 

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2025 8:32


    One of the more hopeful scenarios for how artificial intelligence could affect jobs is that it would take over more of the boring grunt work and free up humans for loftier pursuits. Mondelez, the company behind many of America’s favorite snacks, like Oreo cookies, Sour Patch Kids candy and Ritz crackers, is trying to do just that — using AI to speed up innovation for food scientists and give their taste buds a break. Marketplace’s Meghan McCarty Carino spoke with Wall Street Journal reporter Isabelle Bousquette about how AI is changing the snack game.

    Theme of the day: Uncertainty

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2025 29:25


    Between President Trump’s changeable policy plans and sticky inflation in some sectors, everyone participating in this economy is, in a word, uncertain. In this episode, we hear how manufacturers, importers and consumers are dealing with that uneasy feeling and get some perspective from Chicago Federal Reserve Bank President Austan Goolsbee. Plus, the new Department of Government Efficiency, led by Elon Musk, has unprecedented access to the Treasury’s chief payment system. Should we be worried?

    The strategy behind Trump’s executive orders

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2025 13:12


    Kimberly's back from Cuba just in time to discuss the onslaught of President Donald Trump’s executive actions, from tariffs to his federal funding freeze. Lawsuits are being filed left and right against the administration’s moves, but will the Supreme Court still serve as a check on the executive branch? Plus, Kimberly unpacks lasting reflections on Cuba's contradictions as a country with strong social services like universal education yet acute wage disparities. Here's everything we talked about today: “Trump’s Driving Legal Principle This Time: ‘What Are You Gonna Do About It?'” by Rolling Stone “Trump is using a nearly 50-year-old law to justify new tariffs. It may not be legal.” from Politico “Will the Supreme Court rule that any laws still apply to Donald Trump?” from Vox “Egypt to Cover Tuition Costs for 1,077 Students After Suspension of USAID Scholarship Programs” by Egyptian Streets Got a question or comment for us? Leave us a voicemail at 508-U-B-SMART or email makemesmart@marketplace.org.

    All these new tariffs could cause pain for consumers

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2025 7:39


    Today, it’s talk of tariffs. New import taxes on Canada, Mexico and China are set for midnight, although U.S. President Donald Trump plans conversations with Mexico’s and Canada’s leaders today. Prices for things like cars, electronics, foods and building materials are expected to rise as a result. We’ll also unpack how oil markets might deal with new tariffs and hear what the additional levy could mean for manufacturers in China.

    What Trump’s tariffs will mean for the economy

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2025 8:52


    President Donald Trump is imposing new tariffs on imports from the U.S.’s largest trading partners, Canada and Mexico: 10% on Canadian energy imports and 25% on everything else from both countries. We’ll preview what some of the ripple effects could be. Also on today’s show: Gold is rushing from London to New York, and Elon Musk’s DOGE commission now has access to the Treasury Department’s payment system.

    Tariffs, tariffs, tariffs!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2025 8:20


    From the BBC World Service: Global stocks are in the red after U.S. President Donald Trump followed through with his promise to place tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China, slated to go into effect at midnight. The European Union could also be in Trump’s sights. We’ll learn about the potential business impacts and how markets are responding. Plus, thousands of businesses in China have moved production abroad to evade Trump’s tariffs.

    Reimagining the long-term alignment of human and AI advancements

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2025 13:29


    Artificial general intelligence, or AGI, has long been the holy grail of innovation — a synthetic intelligence with all the capabilities of a human mind or more. Recent advances in AI have many predicting we could be closer to achieving it than we’re ready for. It’s a reality that preoccupied the late diplomat Henry Kissinger before he died last year at 100 years old. He collaborated with Eric Schmidt, formerly at Google, and Craig Mundie, formerly at Microsoft, on the new book “Genesis: Artificial Intelligence, Hope and the Human Spirit.” Mundie joined Marketplace’s Meghan McCarty Carino to discuss what a future with superintelligence might look like.

    Silicon Valley’s quiet rebellion

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2025 30:58


    This week, Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta sent out a memo warning employees against leaking confidential company information … only for that memo to be leaked! Guest host Meghan McCarty Carino explains how it’s connected to the culture wars playing out between tech leaders and rank-and-file workers in Silicon Valley. And, we’ll get into how President Donald Trump is testing the legal limits of his office by firing certain federal officials. Plus, we’ll weigh in on cozy video games and Punxsutawney Phil during a round of Half Full/Half Empty! Here’s everything we talked about today: “Trump's Firings Could Bring Court Cases That Expand His Power” from The New York Times “Meta warns that it will fire leakers in leaked memo” from The Verge “Mark Zuckerberg whined about leaks at Meta as company promised firings. It took minutes for the threat to leak out” from The Independent “Silicon Valley Tech Workers Quietly Protest Their Bosses' Embrace of Trump” from The New York Times “New research backs up what gamers have thought for years: cozy video games can be an antidote to stress and anxiety.” from Reuters “What is Groundhog Day?” from The Punxsutawney Groundhog Club “Starbucks reverses its open-door policy, requiring people to make a purchase if they want to stay” from CBS News “Like Any Millennial, Yahoo Wants to Be Seen As Cool Again” from Business Insider “Try ‘Phone Free February' to reduce screen time, improve your health” from The Washington Post We love to hear from you. Email us at makemesmart@marketplace.org or leave us a voicemail at 508-U-B-SMART.

    Employers pay up for health care too

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2025 28:01


    Spent a lot on health care last year? So did employers. The cost of employee health insurance benefits rose 4 to 5% faster than inflation in 2024. That’s not unusual, but rising premiums do put a dent in corporate budgets. In this episode, why health care costs aren’t slowing down. Plus, a California port aims for total decarbonization by the end of the decade and once-incarcerated firefighters face significant barriers trying to find a job.

    Inflation is stuck

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2025 7:00


    According to the PCE price index — a measure of inflation out Friday morning from the Bureau of Economic Analysis — prices in December rose three-tenths of 1%. That is the highest monthly change since April of last year. Some of that is due to the fact that energy prices have crept up. But if you take energy out of the equation, and food too, annual inflation has been sitting around 2.7 or 2.8% since July. Christopher Low, chief economist at FHN Financial, joins us to discuss. Plus, a look at consumer spending on durable goods and how OPEC+ will respond to Trump’s call for increased oil production.

    Tomorrow may bring the opening shot in a sprawling series of trade wars

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2025 7:29


    President Trump says he's still planning to impose import taxes on goods from Canada and Mexico starting tomorrow. In the past he’s floated a rate of 25%, but there could be exceptions. Later on the show, “Marketplace Morning Report” host David Brancaccio continues his dispatch from Altadena, where he and his wife, Mary, lost their home. Yesterday, David looked at a key constraint on rebuilding: where will Californians find the contractors needed with the skills to build from the ground up? Today, he looks at building community.

    What is next for the Indian economy?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2025 7:18


    From the BBC World Service: The Indian finance minister is set to unveil the country's annual budget on Saturday, but keeping India's rapid growth on track won't be easy. But first, are we going to see tariffs on Canada and Mexico? President Trump is expected to follow through on his plans to impose tariffs on the two countries starting February 1.

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