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Marketplace® is the leading business news program in the nation. We bring you clear explorations of how economic news affects you, through stories, conversations, newsworthy numbers and more. The Marketplace All-in-One podcast provides each episode of the public radio broadcast programs Marketplace, Marketplace Morning Report®and Marketplace Tech® along with our podcasts Make Me Smart, Corner Office and The Uncertain Hour. Visit marketplace.org for more. From American Public Media. Twitter: @Marketplace

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Marketplace® is the leading business news program in the nation. We bring you clear explorations of how economic news affects you, through stories, conversations, newsworthy numbers and more. The Marketplace All-in-One podcast provides each episode of the public radio broadcast programs Marketplace, Marketplace Morning Report®and Marketplace Tech® along with our podcasts Make Me Smart, Corner Office and The Uncertain Hour. Visit marketplace.org for more. From American Public Media. Twitter: @Marketplace

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Which interest rates affect us the most?

2/6/2025
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.

Duration:00:07:42

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China goes to the WTO over tariffs

2/6/2025
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.

Duration:00:07:44

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The case for a comprehensive federal law to oversee AI

2/6/2025
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.

Duration:00:10:22

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Is this a coup?

2/5/2025
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” “Shutdown fears grow as Trump battles multiply” “‘We would call it a coup’: Watchdogs and Dems attack Elon Musk Treasury Department takeover” “The ‘Rapid Unscheduled Disassembly’ of the United States Government” “Elon Musk’s Power Grab Is Lawless, Dangerous, and—Yes—a Coup” “The Guardian view on Donald Trump’s power grab: a coup veiled by chaos” “Processing Deer to Eliminate Food Insecurity” Got a question or comment for us? Leave us a voicemail at 508-U-B-SMART.

Duration:00:11:33

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

2/5/2025
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.

Duration:00:29:45

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How federal workers are reacting to a promise of a buyout

2/5/2025
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.

Duration:00:09:54

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Appropriation versus inspiration and the original “Hound Dog”

2/5/2025
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.

Duration:00:07:29

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USPS suspends packages from China and Hong Kong

2/5/2025
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?

Duration:00:06:28

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

2/5/2025
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.

Duration:00:09:20

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The migrant workforce under Trump

2/4/2025
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”Opinion | “How Trump’s Deportation Plans Could Blow Up the Food System and Increase Migrant Labor”“Brooke Rollins, Trump’s Agriculture Pick, Addresses Tariff and Immigration Impact on Farmers”“How Trump’s plan to deport undocumented immigrants threatens the workforce for U.S. farm workforce”“Trump’s Pause of U.S. Foreign Assistance to Latin America: An ‘America Last’ Policy”“US secretly created ‘Cuban Twitter’ to stir unrest and undermine government”“Chappell Roan wins best new artist at the 2025 Grammy Awards” Got a question or comment for us? Leave us a voicemail at 508-U-B-SMART.

Duration:00:27:47

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Yes, the U.S. owes itself money

2/4/2025
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.

Duration:00:25:39

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

2/4/2025
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.

Duration:00:08:07

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Congress, the president and the power of the purse

2/4/2025
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.

Duration:00:07:00

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China hits back with its own tariffs

2/4/2025
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.

Duration:00:07:03

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Artificial ingredient: Cooking up new snacks with aid of AI

2/4/2025
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.

Duration:00:08:32

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Theme of the day: Uncertainty

2/3/2025
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?

Duration:00:29:25

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The strategy behind Trump’s executive orders

2/3/2025
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?’” “Trump is using a nearly 50-year-old law to justify new tariffs. It may not be legal.” “Will the Supreme Court rule that any laws still apply to Donald Trump?” “Egypt to Cover Tuition Costs for 1,077 Students After Suspension of USAID Scholarship Programs” Got a question or comment for us? Leave us a voicemail at 508-U-B-SMART or email makemesmart@marketplace.org.

Duration:00:13:12

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All these new tariffs could cause pain for consumers

2/3/2025
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.

Duration:00:07:39

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What Trump’s tariffs will mean for the economy

2/3/2025
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.

Duration:00:08:52

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Tariffs, tariffs, tariffs!

2/3/2025
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.

Duration:00:08:20