Podcast appearances and mentions of David Brancaccio

The estimated value of the homes wiped out by the Eaton and Palisades fires one year ago? $27 billion. On a single street in Altadena, 15 houses were destroyed, including that of "Marketplace Morning Report" host David Brancaccio. This morning, Brancaccio checks in with two families on his block — one who decided to sell and one who's already partly rebuilt. Then, how will investors respond to this morning's private payroll data?

The estimated value of the homes wiped out by the Eaton and Palisades fires one year ago? $27 billion. On a single street in Altadena, 15 houses were destroyed, including that of "Marketplace Morning Report" host David Brancaccio. This morning, Brancaccio checks in with two families on his block — one who decided to sell and one who's already partly rebuilt. Then, how will investors respond to this morning's private payroll data?

It's been a year since the Eaton and Palisades fires swept through Southern California, taking 31 lives and destroying over 16,000 structures — including the homes of “Marketplace Morning Report” host David Brancaccio and his neighbors in Altadena. On the show today, David joins Kimberly to talk about the road to rebuilding the community and the complicated, costly task of rebuilding with fire resistant materials. Here's everything we talked about today:"How my Altadena neighbors are rebuilding, one year since the Eaton Fire" from Marketplace "L.A. wildfires broke record for costliest in the history of the planet" from the San Francisco Chronicle "These numbers tell the story of the Los Angeles wildfires, one year later" from AP News"Marketplace's David Brancaccio on community, loss and rebuilding in Altadena" from Marketplace"To rebuild homes cheaper, faster and safer, some want new rules" from MarketplaceWe love hearing from you. Leave us a voicemail at 508-U-B-SMART or email makemesmart@marketplace.org.

It's been a year since the Eaton and Palisades fires swept through Southern California, taking 31 lives and destroying over 16,000 structures — including the homes of “Marketplace Morning Report” host David Brancaccio and his neighbors in Altadena. On the show today, David joins Kimberly to talk about the road to rebuilding the community and the complicated, costly task of rebuilding with fire resistant materials. Here's everything we talked about today:"How my Altadena neighbors are rebuilding, one year since the Eaton Fire" from Marketplace "L.A. wildfires broke record for costliest in the history of the planet" from the San Francisco Chronicle "These numbers tell the story of the Los Angeles wildfires, one year later" from AP News"Marketplace's David Brancaccio on community, loss and rebuilding in Altadena" from Marketplace"To rebuild homes cheaper, faster and safer, some want new rules" from MarketplaceWe love hearing from you. Leave us a voicemail at 508-U-B-SMART or email makemesmart@marketplace.org.

Dustin Kunkel is a father of two, works in the solar panel business, and is a neighbor of "Marketplace Morning Report" host David Brancaccio. Kunkel lost his Altadena home in the Eaton Fire and, since then, spoke to 30 contractors before finding someone to rebuild the house. We hear what the process — and pricing — has been like. Also, the realities of this economy continue to diverge for lower- and higher-income households.

Today, we have the story of one burned block: that of "Marketplace Morning Report" host David Brancaccio. Last year's wildfires in California were the costliest in history, with more than 16,000 structures destroyed and over 30 deaths. Fifteen of the houses destroyed in the Eaton Fire sat on a single street in Altadena. A year on, we check in with Brancaccio's neighbors to hear about life, loss, and efforts to rebuild.

Today, we have the story of one burned block: that of "Marketplace Morning Report" host David Brancaccio. Last year's wildfires in California were the costliest in history, with more than 16,000 structures destroyed and over 30 deaths. Fifteen of the houses destroyed in the Eaton Fire sat on a single street in Altadena. A year on, we check in with Brancaccio's neighbors to hear about life, loss, and efforts to rebuild.

Dustin Kunkel is a father of two, works in the solar panel business, and is a neighbor of "Marketplace Morning Report" host David Brancaccio. Kunkel lost his Altadena home in the Eaton Fire and, since then, spoke to 30 contractors before finding someone to rebuild the house. We hear what the process — and pricing — has been like. Also, the realities of this economy continue to diverge for lower- and higher-income households.

The September hiring and unemployment data won't be released today due to the ongoing government shutdown. These reports are typically among the five most closely watched economic indicators each month. Economist Julia Coronado of Macropolicy Perspectives joins us to discuss. Also on the show: the shutdown's impact on health care — from canceled online doctor's appointments to reduced home health services for seniors. And later, Marketplace's David Brancaccio speaks with a former high school guidance counselor in Sheboygan, WI about how students are preparing to enter the labor market.

The September hiring and unemployment data won't be released today due to the ongoing government shutdown. These reports are typically among the five most closely watched economic indicators each month. Economist Julia Coronado of Macropolicy Perspectives joins us to discuss. Also on the show: the shutdown's impact on health care — from canceled online doctor's appointments to reduced home health services for seniors. And later, Marketplace's David Brancaccio speaks with a former high school guidance counselor in Sheboygan, WI about how students are preparing to enter the labor market.

Las Vegas is facing a months long decline in tourism, partly due fewer international visitors to the United States overall. So is Las Vegas dead? “Marketplace Morning Report” host David Brancaccio went to find out. He joins Kimberly on the show today to share what he's hearing from business owners and tourists about the city's economic slump. Here's everything we talked about today:"Sin City tourism slump signals wider economic slowdown" from Axios"An Empty Strip And Fewer Tips: Is Las Vegas In Trouble?" from Time"Las Vegas is hurting as tourism drops. Are Canadians behind the Sin City slump?" from CBC NewsThe way forward is together! Step up and be one of 2,000 Marketplace Investors before our fundraiser ends Friday. Give now: https://support.marketplace.org/smart-sn

Las Vegas is facing a months long decline in tourism, partly due fewer international visitors to the United States overall. So is Las Vegas dead? “Marketplace Morning Report” host David Brancaccio went to find out. He joins Kimberly on the show today to share what he's hearing from business owners and tourists about the city's economic slump. Here's everything we talked about today:"Sin City tourism slump signals wider economic slowdown" from Axios"An Empty Strip And Fewer Tips: Is Las Vegas In Trouble?" from Time"Las Vegas is hurting as tourism drops. Are Canadians behind the Sin City slump?" from CBC NewsThe way forward is together! Step up and be one of 2,000 Marketplace Investors before our fundraiser ends Friday. Give now: https://support.marketplace.org/smart-sn

"Recent cuts to programs like SNAP and Medicaid really make it harder for rural Americans to get by day to day," says journalist Michelle Polizzi, who recently wrote about her experiences with housing insecurity in rural America during the 2008 financial crisis. This morning, she joins Marketplace's David Brancaccio to discuss safety net programs and financial hardship in rural areas. But first: an update on reports that hundreds of South Korean workers detained in a Georgia immigration raid last week will be flown home.

"Recent cuts to programs like SNAP and Medicaid really make it harder for rural Americans to get by day to day," says journalist Michelle Polizzi, who recently wrote about her experiences with housing insecurity in rural America during the 2008 financial crisis. This morning, she joins Marketplace's David Brancaccio to discuss safety net programs and financial hardship in rural areas. But first: an update on reports that hundreds of South Korean workers detained in a Georgia immigration raid last week will be flown home.

In addition to the many considerations surrounding cost, those who lost homes in this year's California wildfires may also be looking for an environmentally-friendly way to rebuild that's able to withstand the next fire. Today, Marketplace's David Brancaccio explores mass timber, which doesn't burn easily, as an option for home reconstruction. But first, New York's attorney general is suing the company that runs Zelle, alleging its customers were left open to fraud.

In addition to the many considerations surrounding cost, those who lost homes in this year's California wildfires may also be looking for an environmentally-friendly way to rebuild that's able to withstand the next fire. Today, Marketplace's David Brancaccio explores mass timber, which doesn't burn easily, as an option for home reconstruction. But first, New York's attorney general is suing the company that runs Zelle, alleging its customers were left open to fraud.

"This Old House Radio Hour" — now a radio show and a podcast — helps listeners tackle home projects both big and small. "Marketplace Morning Report" host David Brancaccio is on that program this week, talking about the process of rebuilding his Altadena home after it was destroyed by the January wildfires.

"This Old House Radio Hour" — now a radio show and a podcast — helps listeners tackle home projects both big and small. "Marketplace Morning Report" host David Brancaccio is on that program this week, talking about the process of rebuilding his Altadena home after it was destroyed by the January wildfires.

California, the union's largest state for manufacturing, says the executive branch lacks the constitutional authority to enact tariffs. The lawsuit is the most significant legal challenge to the Trump tariffs. We'll hear more. Then, when Marketplace's David Brancaccio lost his Altadena home to wildfires earlier this year, he found his charred router among the rubble. We'll learn what he had to go through to avoid a fee from his internet provider.

California, the union's largest state for manufacturing, says the executive branch lacks the constitutional authority to enact tariffs. The lawsuit is the most significant legal challenge to the Trump tariffs. We'll hear more. Then, when Marketplace's David Brancaccio lost his Altadena home to wildfires earlier this year, he found his charred router among the rubble. We'll learn what he had to go through to avoid a fee from his internet provider.

Trump Administration’s shuttering of the Federal Economic Statistics Advisory Committee, which brought outside expertise to government economic statistics, has raised eyebrows among economists about potential impacts on independent policymaking. Claudia Sahm, Chief Economist at New Century Advisors, speaks with Marketplace’s David Brancaccio about what the administration’s moves could mean. And, a new report says that wages for low-income workers have risen rapidly in recent years — but that may not tell the whole story.

Trump Administration’s shuttering of the Federal Economic Statistics Advisory Committee, which brought outside expertise to government economic statistics, has raised eyebrows among economists about potential impacts on independent policymaking. Claudia Sahm, Chief Economist at New Century Advisors, speaks with Marketplace’s David Brancaccio about what the administration’s moves could mean. And, a new report says that wages for low-income workers have risen rapidly in recent years — but that may not tell the whole story.

Today, as part of our ongoing “Tricks of the Trade” series, “Marketplace Morning Report” host David Brancaccio hears tips from the next generation of ag industry leaders at the Houston Livestock Show. There, he receives pointers on showing cattle, learns about livestock as an investment business and even meets some friendly podcasting competition. But first: The breakfast cereal indicator shows that consumers are careful and concerned about spending on basics.

Today, as part of our ongoing “Tricks of the Trade” series, “Marketplace Morning Report” host David Brancaccio hears tips from the next generation of ag industry leaders at the Houston Livestock Show. There, he receives pointers on showing cattle, learns about livestock as an investment business and even meets some friendly podcasting competition. But first: The breakfast cereal indicator shows that consumers are careful and concerned about spending on basics.

So the wind doesn’t blow it off your head, of course. That’s just one of the tips that “Marketplace Morning Report” host David Brancaccio recently learned at the Houston Rodeo as part of our ongoing “Tricks of the Trade” series. Today, he chats with cowboy hat sellers and leather furniture salespeople to learn more about the retail game. But first: What’s with private equity’s recent interest in professional sports?

So the wind doesn’t blow it off your head, of course. That’s just one of the tips that “Marketplace Morning Report” host David Brancaccio recently learned at the Houston Rodeo as part of our ongoing “Tricks of the Trade” series. Today, he chats with cowboy hat sellers and leather furniture salespeople to learn more about the retail game. But first: What’s with private equity’s recent interest in professional sports?

Today, as part of our ongoing “Tricks of the Trades” series, Marketplace’s David Brancaccio heads to the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. With a mic in hand and a Stetson on head, Brancaccio gleans lessons on labor, trade policy and bang for your buck from the businesspeople who dish up Texas-sized portions of food to nearly 2.5 million rodeo attendees. Also, the Federal Reserve is poised to have a new chief bank regulator.

Today, as part of our ongoing “Tricks of the Trades” series, Marketplace’s David Brancaccio heads to the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. With a mic in hand and a Stetson on head, Brancaccio gleans lessons on labor, trade policy and bang for your buck from the businesspeople who dish up Texas-sized portions of food to nearly 2.5 million rodeo attendees. Also, the Federal Reserve is poised to have a new chief bank regulator.

 On Thursday's show: At-Large City Council Member Letitia Plummer talks about efforts to address cancer concerns in Houston's Fifth Ward.Also this hour: David Brancaccio from the Marketplace Morning Report joins us to talk about reporting from the Houston Rodeo.Then, we consider parallels between Elon Musk heading up DOGE (The Department of Government Efficiency) and Houstonian Jesse Jones' non-elected role in alleviating the Great Depression.And we learn all about the new edition of the Official Guide to Texas State Parks & Historic Sites.

The thousands of homes that burned in Los Angeles this January included the home of Marketplace Morning Report Host David Brancaccio. He shares what he's learning about the challenges of rebuilding with a limited supply and huge demand for contractors. David says there's an opportunity to rebuild a more wildfire-resistant Altadena, and to heal the community itself.  Also, sea otters were hunted out from Oregon and Northern California more than a century ago amid the fur trade, but the Confederated Tribes of the Siletz Indians and conservation partners are now working to bring them back. How reintroducing sea otters can help revive the kelp ecosystem and restore a vital cultural connection for Native people. And major fossil fuel projects like LNG terminals could become harder to oppose on environmental grounds because of a Trump executive order that tries to weaken agency compliance with NEPA, the National Environmental Policy Act. Environmental concerns may take a backseat under the new project review process. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Last month, wildfires swept down from the hills around Los Angeles and blazed through entire city neighborhoods. Neary 17,000 buildings were destroyed, including the home of David Brancaccio. Brancaccio, the host of Marketplace Morning Report, is one of tens of thousands of people affected, who now face the uncertainty of recovery. What will insurance cover? Who will help clean up debris? Will they ever recover financially? Will their communities ever be the same? MPR News host Angela Davis talks with Brancaccio about the challenges ahead for him and his neighbors and what it takes to rebuild structures and communities after a massive disaster.  Guest: David Brancaccio is the senior editor and host of Marketplace Morning Report, the business and personal finance program from American Public Media that airs weekday mornings on public radio stations across the country. He has received some of the highest honors in broadcast journalism, including a Peabody, an Emmy and the Walter Cronkite Award. He previously hosted the Marketplace evening program and anchored the public television program “Now” on PBS.Subscribe to the MPR News with Angela Davis podcast on: Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or RSS.Use the audio player above to listen to the full conversation.     

President Trump confirms big tariffs are being imposed on goods coming into the US from Mexico, Canada, and China. We'll hear from businesses in Canada and Mexico on their response. We hear the story of one family's return to their home following the Los Angeles wildfires. David Brancaccio, a journalist with our US partner Marketplace, who bought a house just a few months ago and was burnt down by the California firestorms earlier this month. India's finance minister will be presenting the country's annual budget in a few hours' time, outlining the government's spending plans for the coming year. Throughout the program, we will be joined by two guests on opposite sides of the world: Andy Uhler, Journalism Fellow at the Energy Institute at The University of Texas, who's in Austin, and Nga Pham, a journalist in Taipei in Taiwan.

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.

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.

Fires in Southern California this month destroyed at least 16,000 structures. More than 9,000 of them were lost in and around Altadena — and they included the home of “Marketplace Morning Report” host David Brancaccio. David and his wife, Mary, provide a dispatch from the site and share what they’re learning as they look to rebuild. But first: what Big Tech CEOs are saying about competing with the Chinese AI platform DeepSeek.

Fires in Southern California this month destroyed at least 16,000 structures. More than 9,000 of them were lost in and around Altadena — and they included the home of “Marketplace Morning Report” host David Brancaccio. David and his wife, Mary, provide a dispatch from the site and share what they’re learning as they look to rebuild. But first: what Big Tech CEOs are saying about competing with the Chinese AI platform DeepSeek.

Republicans will lead the House of Representatives, the Senate and the executive branch, giving President-elect Donald Trump considerable leeway to push through his tax, immigration and trade agendas. It also means the biggest U.S. trading partners need to adjust. “Marketplace Morning Report” host David Brancaccio spoke with The Economist’s editor-in-chief, Zanny Minton Beddoes, about what’s to come. Also on today’s program, an FBI raid on the home of Polymarket’s CEO and a new congestion pricing plan for New York City.

Republicans will lead the House of Representatives, the Senate and the executive branch, giving President-elect Donald Trump considerable leeway to push through his tax, immigration and trade agendas. It also means the biggest U.S. trading partners need to adjust. “Marketplace Morning Report” host David Brancaccio spoke with The Economist’s editor-in-chief, Zanny Minton Beddoes, about what’s to come. Also on today’s program, an FBI raid on the home of Polymarket’s CEO and a new congestion pricing plan for New York City.

Today on AirTalk, an update on L.A. City and County election results. Plus, a new USC forecast looks at how much rent might rise in several SoCal counties in the next two years. We'll also talk to the author of the new book Memento Mori, which explores how having honest conversations about death can help enrich your life. Marketplace's David Brancaccio joins us to preview a new series about...marketplaces, of course. We'll also find out how regulations in the dairy industry are affecting farmers; and we'll ask stay-at-home-husbands and dads to call in and share their experiences being the literal "man of the house." Today on AirTalk: Latest on L.A. City, County election results (0:15) Two-year rent increase forecast (17:40) Can talking about death enrich our lives? (34:20) Marketplace's new series about...marketplaces (51:02) CA dairy farmers face heightened regulations (1:06:39) What is a “househusband”? (1:26:14)

The U.S.-Mexico-Canada free trade agreement will come up for renewal in the second year of a Trump or Harris presidency, which comes at a time of tension in the U.S. trade relationship with China and Chinese businesses increasingly building facilities in Mexico. Marketplace’s David Brancaccio speaks with the Wall Street Journal’s Santiago Pere about potential disruptions in the two countries’ trade relationship. Plus, a look at the IRS’s new inflation-adjusted tax brackets for the upcoming tax year and what that means for taxpayers.

The U.S.-Mexico-Canada free trade agreement will come up for renewal in the second year of a Trump or Harris presidency, which comes at a time of tension in the U.S. trade relationship with China and Chinese businesses increasingly building facilities in Mexico. Marketplace’s David Brancaccio speaks with the Wall Street Journal’s Santiago Pere about potential disruptions in the two countries’ trade relationship. Plus, a look at the IRS’s new inflation-adjusted tax brackets for the upcoming tax year and what that means for taxpayers.

On today’s program, we’re joined by Simon Johnson at MIT, who yesterday was one of several U.S. economists to win the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences. He studied which systems and institutions contribute to prosperity and which contribute to poverty and inequality. We’ll hear Johnson’s conversation with “Marketplace Morning Report” host David Brancaccio. Also, Alphabet/Google is turning to nuclear reactors to fuel artificial intelligence systems.

On today’s program, we’re joined by Simon Johnson at MIT, who yesterday was one of several U.S. economists to win the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences. He studied which systems and institutions contribute to prosperity and which contribute to poverty and inequality. We’ll hear Johnson’s conversation with “Marketplace Morning Report” host David Brancaccio. Also, Alphabet/Google is turning to nuclear reactors to fuel artificial intelligence systems.

If you save up your miles or credit card points for vacations, you may be treating them a bit like savings. But unlike money in your savings account, a company can change the value of those points. Today, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg joins Marketplace’s David Brancaccio to make the case for greater transparency in airline and credit card rewards programs. Also: the San Francisco Fed President on the future of interest rates. Support our nonprofit newsroom today and pick up a fun thank-you gift like our new Shrinkflation mini tote bag or the fan favorite KaiPA pint glass!

If you save up your miles or credit card points for vacations, you may be treating them a bit like savings. But unlike money in your savings account, a company can change the value of those points. Today, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg joins Marketplace’s David Brancaccio to make the case for greater transparency in airline and credit card rewards programs. Also: the San Francisco Fed President on the future of interest rates. Support our nonprofit newsroom today and pick up a fun thank-you gift like our new Shrinkflation mini tote bag or the fan favorite KaiPA pint glass!

Today, we’re bringing you a special series from “Marketplace Morning Report” that explores how communities are impacted by the absence of local news coverage, especially in a big election year. As part of the “Democracy in the Desert” series, host David Brancaccio travels to “news deserts” in Texas, North Carolina and Virginia to learn how various business models are struggling to inform voters, and where newspaper economics went wrong. Pledge your monthly support for our newsroom and your donations will be matched for a full year by the Investors Challenge Fund!

Today, we’re brining you a special series from “Marketplace Morning Report” that explores how communities are impacted by the absence of local news coverage, especially in a big election year. As part of the “Democracy in the Desert” series, host David Brancaccio travels to “news deserts” in Texas, North Carolina and Virginia to learn how various business models are struggling to inform voters, and where newspaper economics went wrong. Pledge your monthly support for our newsroom and your donations will be matched for a full year by the Investors Challenge Fund!

Today, we’re brining you a special series from “Marketplace Morning Report” that explores how communities are impacted by the absence of local news coverage, especially in a big election year. As part of the “Democracy in the Desert” series, host David Brancaccio travels to “news deserts” in Texas, North Carolina and Virginia to learn how various business models are struggling to inform voters, and where newspaper economics went wrong. Pledge your monthly support for our newsroom and your donations will be matched for a full year by the Investors Challenge Fund!

As part of this month’s Econ Extra Credit series, we're watching Oscar-nominated documentary shorts. On today’s show, we’re focusing on “The Barber of Little Rock.” The film follows Arlo Washington on his quest to fight economic inequality in Arkansas, where he founded a barber school and a nonprofit loan fund. Today, we’ll hear Washington’s conversation with “Marketplace Morning Report” host David Brancaccio. But first, the number of cybercrimes reported to the FBI is spiking.

For our Econ Extra Credit series this month, we’re watching “Invisible Beauty,” an autobiographical film exploring the life and work of model and activist Bethann Hardison. Today, “Marketplace Morning Report” host David Brancaccio is in conversation with Hardison to discuss a major cultural moment — walking for designer Chester Weinberg in the ’70s — and how she helped inspire a shift in the world of modeling and fashion. But first, Reddit goes for the IPO. Sign up for our Econ Extra Credit newsletter now.