Best Corner Convo Podcasts (2024)

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The complicated and costly challenge of rebuilding Gaza 23:33

37m ago23:33

23:33

Since the start of the Israel-Hamas war, 70% of Gaza’s housing has been damaged, crucial infrastructure like schools and hospitals have been destroyed, and millions of Palestinians have been displaced. We’ll get into the logistical and economic challenge of reconstructing the Gaza Strip. And, we’ll explain why certain proposals coming out of the Ha…

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Campaign promises and what happens later 29:47

1h ago29:47

29:47

The presidential campaign has been full of economic promises. Do you pick the contender vowing to reduce food costs and invest in housing? Or the one promising more tariffs and oil drilling? Promises can become targets for the opposition, even if they have little chance of being carried out in their original form. Which leaves some voters wondering…

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The embroiled battle over nursing home staffing minimums 8:41

1h ago8:41

8:41

A landmark federal staffing mandate has prompted fierce disagreement between resident advocates and the nursing home industry. Nursing home owners describe the minimums as extreme, warning they could force some facilities out of business. Though advocates welcomed the new mandate, they say it’s more lenient than ideal. We hear about this fierce — a…

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Starting tomorrow, a very different way of buying or selling homes 7:24

27m ago7:24

7:24

Some big changes to the real estate market are on the way this weekend. Under a settlement reached earlier this year, the National Association of Realtors is changing rules that determine how real estate agents make their money. Buyers and sellers, this matters to you. Then, a new McKinsey Global Institute report finds it’ll take sweeping transform…

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Vaccine-maker asks EU to extend mpox shot license to adolescents 8:08

2h ago8:08

8:08

From the BBC World Service: Bavarian Nordic — the manufacturer of the only mpox vaccine — wants to extend the shot’s license in Europe to include those ages 12 to 17, as a more deadly version of the virus spreads largely through young children in Africa. Also on the program: Protests in response to the violent rape and murder of a female doctor in …

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Bytes: Week in Review — X vs. advertisers, Instagram’s harassment problem, and the food delivery race continues 15:14

35m ago15:14

15:14

It’s Friday which means it’s time for Marketplace Tech Bytes: Week in Review. On today’s show, Instagram is known for pretty pictures but a new report shows it lets a lot of ugly and abusive comments remain on the platform. Plus, Door Dash has dominated the food delivery race. Now it looks like Uber may be catching up. But first, the social media p…

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From piggy bank to savings account 16:02

1h ago16:02

16:02

In this episode, host Yanely Espinal talks banking with money educator Sahirenys Ortega Pierce. They go over key differences between types of banks, what factors to consider when choosing the right account for you, and what you need to open your first account. Think you’re financially inclined? Dig deeper into the world of banking: Learn more about…

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Trump’s pipe dream: slashing energy prices by half 12:12

1h ago12:12

12:12

At a campaign rally, former President Trump said he’s committed to slashing energy prices by at least half in a year (or at the latest 18 months). We’ll explain why it’s a pipe dream. And, Vice President Kamala Harris is expected to propose the first-ever federal ban on corporate price-gouging in the food industry. But where’s the line between pric…

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Just keep spending 26:47

2h ago26:47

26:47

Even though unemployment has bumped up, retail sales are going strong. Consumers spent $7 billion more in July than in June, the Census Bureau reported. Food, clothing, appliances and other categories saw sales growth over 2023. In this episode, is all that spending the force that’s keeping our economy afloat? Plus, the pros and cons of “dual agenc…

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“This Is Uncomfortable” is back Aug. 22 2:37

6m ago2:37

2:37

“This Is Uncomfortable” returns for its 10th season (you read that right: 10th!) with brand-new episodes about life and how money messes with it. In our upcoming season, we’ve got stories about advocating for fair pay and how challenging it can be to support a loved one’s bad money choices. We’ll also explore how money complicates the way we grieve…

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A “discerning but not defeated” consumer 7:58

1h ago7:58

7:58

Shoppers were shopping more energetically than expected in July, with retail sales up 1%. This is boosting stocks but making players in the bond market fret that they might not get as many interest rate cuts this year with the U.S. economy still showing such strength. We’ll discuss at the top of show. Also on the program: a look at banned fake revi…

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What might a Justice Department break-up of Google look like? 7:13

2h ago7:13

7:13

This week, the Justice Department is reportedly considering asking for a break up of Google after the company was deemed an illegal monopoly. We’ll describe how that may pan out and how it could potentially help smaller search engines. But first, the Biden administration is expected to unveil the results of Medicare’s first price negotiations with …

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The Chinese carmaker taking on European rivals in their own backyard 8:11

2h ago8:11

8:11

From the BBC World Service: China’s biggest electric carmaker, BYD, is planning a $1 billion factory in Turkey, which will allow it to avoid new tariffs imposed by Europe on Chinese exporters. We hear from the where the factory will be built. Then, Germany issues an arrest warrant linked to explosions that hit the subsea pipeline carrying Russian g…

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Senators advance bipartisan effort to regulate deepfakes 8:16

1h ago8:16

8:16

Last month, senators from both sides of the aisle formally introduced what could become the first U.S. federal law regulating deepfakes. It’s called the No Fakes Act — short for the Nurture Originals, Foster Art, and Keep Entertainment Safe Act. It comes on the heels of controversies like the one involving the OpenAI voice assistant, which may or m…

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Time for the Fed to pivot? 27:35

1h ago27:35

27:35

For the first time in years, the consumer price index — one measure of inflation — fell below 3%. That’s good for Americans and the Federal Reserve, which has a dual mandate to maintain stable prices and maximum employment. But as inflation has chilled out, so has the job market. What can the Fed do about it? Also in this episode: Mars bets that Am…

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The new rules of the road for real estate agents 16:12

1h ago16:12

16:12

A quick housing market announcement: the structure for real estate commissions is set to change this week following a legal settlement with the National Association of Realtors from earlier this year. We’ll get into what it could mean for homebuyers, sellers and real estate agents. And, to publish or not to publish internal Trump campaign documents…

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Starbucks bets on a darling of the fast food world 7:19

2h ago7:19

7:19

Starbucks has hired Brian Niccol to become its new CEO following a slump in the company’s sales in Q3. Niccol took over Chipotle in 2018, and Chipotle’s stock price has shot up 700% under his tenure. Before that, Niccol led a brand revamp at Taco Bell. We’ll hear more. Then, consumer inflation is easing toward the Federal Reserve’s target, and Mont…

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The complicated and costly challenge of rebuilding Gaza 23:33

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Campaign promises and what happens later 29:47

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The embroiled battle over nursing home staffing minimums 8:41

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Starting tomorrow, a very different way of buying or selling homes 7:24

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Vaccine-maker asks EU to extend mpox shot license to adolescents 8:08

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Bytes: Week in Review — X vs. advertisers, Instagram’s harassment problem, and the food delivery race continues 15:14

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From piggy bank to savings account 16:02

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Trump’s pipe dream: slashing energy prices by half 12:12

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Just keep spending 26:47

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“This Is Uncomfortable” is back Aug. 22 2:37

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A “discerning but not defeated” consumer 7:58

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What might a Justice Department break-up of Google look like? 7:13

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The Chinese carmaker taking on European rivals in their own backyard 8:11

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Senators advance bipartisan effort to regulate deepfakes 8:16

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Time for the Fed to pivot? 27:35

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The new rules of the road for real estate agents 16:12

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Starbucks bets on a darling of the fast food world 7:19

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