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An unbalancing of power
Episode 1488
Congress may have ended the shutdown (finally), but it’s still entangled in a power struggle with the Executive Branch. Kai Ryssdal has thoughts. On the show today, Kai and Kimberly get into what com…
Published on 1 month, 1 week ago
The rise of the "solo economy"
Episode 1487
It’s Singles Day in China: a retail holiday that runs circles around Black Friday and Cyber Monday. By comparison, single Americans are an untapped market according to Peter McGraw, behavioral econom…
Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago
How rising energy costs factored into Virginia's elections
Episode 1486
On today’s edition of Economics on Tap, we’re heading to Virginia! The state held major elections this week, and affordability was top of mind for voters. VPM News reporter Patrick Larsen joins Kimbe…
Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Quantum computing: What's all the hype about?
Episode 1485
Quantum computing is still in an experimental phase, but tech companies say it could eventually have an enormous impact on the global economy. How long is that going to take? On today’s show, science…
Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Friends, foes, and tariffs
Episode 1484
President Donald Trump’s tariffs have rattled the global economy this year. That goes for both allies and adversaries of the United States. But the future of some of these tariffs hinge on the outcom…
Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago
How to face your financial fears
Episode 1483
On today’s show, we’re talking about facing your financial fears, because it’s a scary time for many in this economy! Reema Khrais, host of “This Is Uncomfortable,” joins Kimberly to unpack the finan…
Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago
How can we build a more resilient labor market?
Episode 1482
As big companies announce waves of layoffs, lots of workers are worried about AI coming for their jobs. On today’s show, we tune in to part of Kimberly’s recent panel discussion at Aspen Ideas: Econo…
Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago
The shutdown continues
Episode 1481
It’s Day 28 of the government shutdown, and lawmakers still aren’t budging on the budget. But Congress faces key deadlines this week: Funds for assistance programs like SNAP could run out, and Americ…
Published on 1 month, 4 weeks ago
From "How We Survive": The Uncanny Valley of Meat
Episode 1480
Hey Smarties! Today we’re sharing another episode from the latest season of “How We Survive,” Marketplace’s climate solutions podcast. Host Amy Scott and the “How We Survive” crew continue their expl…
Published on 1 month, 4 weeks ago
Chicago vs. ICE
Episode 1479
Chicago has been dealing with a lot these days. The city has been a battleground for the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown and efforts to deploy the National Guard. On today’s show, Kimber…
Published on 2 months ago