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Kimberly's final cheers on "Economics on Tap"
Episode 1564
As Kimberly gets ready to step into her new role as the host of “Marketplace Morning Report,” her predecessor David Brancaccio joins her to talk abou…
20 hours ago
How the new WNBA CBA transforms player pay
Episode 1563
The WNBA’s 30th season tips off tomorrow. This year, things look a lot different for players after the league and players union recently signed a lan…
1 day, 22 hours ago
The new fight for states' rights under Trump
Episode 1562
The power struggle between the states and federal government is as old as the U.S. itself. But under the second Trump administration, that struggle h…
3 days, 22 hours ago
From "This Is Uncomfortable": Wait...where did my retirement money go?
Episode 1561
Hey Smarties! There won’t be a livestream for “Economics on Tap” today. But don’t worry! We’ll be back next week. For now, we’re sharing an episode f…
1 week ago
It's tough out there for new college grads
Episode 1560
We’re approaching graduation season for this year’s crop of college seniors. But along with all the celebrations, there’s an extra dose of uncertaint…
1 week, 1 day ago
How second chance employment is lowering recidivism in the U.S.
Episode 1559
In the United States, recidivism rate, or the likelihood that a criminal re-enters the prison system after being released, is among the highest in th…
1 week, 3 days ago
The economic outlook of the great outdoors
Episode 1558
Are you team camping or glamping? On today’s show, we’re checking in on the outdoor recreation economy in the Western United States. KUNC’s Mountain …
2 weeks ago
Mass deportations don’t lead to more jobs for Americans. Why does the myth persist?
Episode 1557
The labor force participation rate in the U.S. has fallen to the lowest level it’s been since 1977 (aside from the during the height of the pandemic)…
2 weeks, 1 day ago
Vietnam's economy on the rise
Episode 1556
While the United States’ workforce is aging out of its prime, some countries, like Vietnam, are just hitting their stride. On today’s show, Kai joins…
2 weeks, 4 days ago
Seattle's tech industry blues
Episode 1555
Recently, Seattle’s tech workforce has been hit by wave after wave of layoffs. Some company execs say it’s AI’s fault. KUOW’s Monica Nickelsburg join…
3 weeks ago