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November 10, 2025 at 11:59 PM
November 10, 2025 at 11:58 PM
November 10, 2025 at 11:58 PM
November 10, 2025 at 11:57 PM
A lot has changed in the streaming world since “Stranger Things” premiered in 2016 — and not just the cast’s ages. How have these changes affected prices for some of the most popular streamers over the past decade? Read this thread to find out!
November 10, 2025 at 11:56 PM
At 12-feet tall, Skelly’s formidable stature looms over lawns across America. But even he isn’t a match for the Trump administration’s ongoing trade war: https://mktplc.org/4oqJJmY
October 31, 2025 at 11:30 PM
🏆 What a crew! Congrats to Sabri Ben-Achour, Stephanie Hughes, Amy Scott, Stephanie Siek and the rest of the team for bringing home a National Edward R. Murrow Award for their continuing coverage of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse.

Revisit their work at mktplc.org/46PFB9A.
October 14, 2025 at 7:16 PM
"Save your receipts" is good advice in general, but especially helpful if you're gambling in Las Vegas.

David Brancaccio shares an important tip from his recent reporting trip in Las Vegas.

Find more from David on the ground in Sin City at marketplace.org/sin-city-slump.
October 14, 2025 at 1:46 AM
It's "tough times" right now for musicians according to Dan Runcie, the founder of music and entertainment research group Trapital. The rise of AI and algorithms has, in some ways, made it more difficult to predict which songs will pick up steam. And that isn't just limited to new artists.
October 10, 2025 at 10:16 PM
The economy – where animals and money collide! 🐻💵 This week on "Million Bazillion," we dive into the world of bulls, bears, and unicorns and what these animals mean on Wall Street.

We teach kids — and their parents — about the economy. Listen now: https://mktplc.org/4mTK13Z
October 9, 2025 at 4:26 PM
When Ola Akinmowo first started the Free Black Women's Library, it was a traveling installation. But after raising $100,000 through crowdfunding, she was able to find a permanent space where she could continue building community.
October 4, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Marketplace’s fundraising drive ends today, just as federal funding for public media has ended. Don’t wait, donate today to keep us going strong! Whether it’s your first-ever donation, or you're chipping in a bit more, it all matters — more than ever. Give now ➡️ mktplc.org/3P2QA5H
October 3, 2025 at 2:36 PM
The government shutdown will have major implications for government services. But how will that affect your day to day? Reporting by Janet Nguyen.
October 3, 2025 at 12:58 AM
The federal government is preparing for a shutdown at midnight tonight. Here’s how it will impact you.

October 1, 2025 at 1:28 AM
This weekend only, you can get a Marketplace zip-up hoodie when you donate $10 a month or more. Support public service journalism and pick up a cozy new sweatshirt, just in time for the cooler weather. Get yours before this deal ends at midnight on Sunday 👉 mktplc.org/3P2QA5H
September 26, 2025 at 6:06 PM
☕ Kai will allow you to drink a PSL, but only if it’s in our “Liquid Assets” mug (he didn’t actually say that). It’s one of several thank-you gifts you can snag when you donate to Marketplace.

Now is a critical time to support Marketplace and its mission. Donate at mktplc.org/4aGcmVz.
September 24, 2025 at 7:10 PM
We're gearing up for a new season of "Million Bazillion," Marketplace's podcast about money for kids and their families, where we tackle questions from "What is the lottery?" and "What are tariffs?" to "How do you become a CEO?" and more.

Revisit past seasons with your kids 👉 mktplc.org/46fgqwE
September 6, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Join @amyscott.bsky.social‬, host of How We Survive, and Pulitzer Prize-winning science writer @elizkolbert.bsky.social in conversation with @kairyssdal.bsky.social on September 9.

Register for free at mktplc.org/4mUAhXz.

Presented by Odoo with additional underwriting support from The Economist.
September 2, 2025 at 5:06 PM
As labor and food supply costs have shot up, fast-food restaurants have hiked the cost of their burgers and fries.

McDonald’s same-store sales dropped 3.6% during the first quarter of this year, its biggest decline since 2020: https://mktplc.org/3JBROWd
September 1, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Long weekend with the kids? Revisit the last season of "Million Bazillion," Marketplace's podcast about money for kids and their families. We break down everything from what tariffs are to how athletes get paid, and more!

Listen with your kids, wherever you get your podcasts 👉 mktplc.org/46fgqwE
August 30, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Is climate change an economic crisis?

Join Amy Scott, host of "How We Survive," and Pulitzer Prize-winning science writer Elizabeth Kolbert in conversation with Kai Ryssdal.

Register for free at mktplc.org/4mUAhXz.

Presented by Odoo with additional underwriting support from The Economist.
August 25, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Tech companies pushing for fuller work weeks? Kimberly and Reema are fully empty.

Catch us live at 3:30 p.m. PT / 6:30 p.m. ET every Friday for Make Me Smart’s “Economics on Tap” Livestream, and watch more of last week’s episode at https://mktplc.org/41Jrv6C.
August 20, 2025 at 9:06 PM
On "Make Me Smart," host Reema Khrais shares what life looks like for her family members in Gaza right now.

And, we’ll get into the growing international pressure on Israel to lift barriers that organizations have faced in delivering aid: https://mktplc.org/4lP4pUd
August 18, 2025 at 5:59 PM
New Marketplace era?
August 12, 2025 at 10:33 PM
Reema says there's always room for dessert — but even if it's $30? She and @kimberlyadams.bsky.social weigh in.
August 6, 2025 at 6:02 PM