Best Gotta Say it Media Podcasts (2024)

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The political attacks on economic data 28:49

8h ago28:49

28:49

The jobs report released today blew past economists’ forecasts, estimating that employers added about 250,000 jobs to the U.S. economy in September. Republican Sen. Marco Rubio is falsely claiming the jobs report is “fake.” We’ll get into how big economic data is being politicized. And, what happens when October surprises aren’t so surprising anymo…

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Don’t be like Boeing 27:38

10h ago27:38

27:38

It’s a cautionary tale: Boeing was known for its reliably constructed aircraft. But when outsourcing for the sake of the bottom line went too far, product quality — and Boeing’s reputation — diminished. In this episode, the delicate balance of profit and perfection. Plus, the specialty contracting sector adds tons of jobs and an outdoor sleepaway c…

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Why work as a “bee chauffeur” is big business 10:04

17h ago10:04

10:04

Several times a year, millions of honeybees are transported back and forth across the country to help pollinate the nation’s crops. Whose job is it to move them? Plus, what to make of the gangbusters September jobs report.By Marketplace / David Brancaccio and Leanna Byrne

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Dockworkers suspend their strike — for now 9:43

22h ago9:43

9:43

Dockworkers have suspended their strike until Jan. 15 in response to a new, higher wage offer from port operators. But what about their demands around automation? Plus, a judge blocks the Biden administration’s latest student debt relief plan, and the complicated work of tracking political donations by companies and business owners.…

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What impact will new tariffs on Chinese EVs have on the EU market? 7:06

22h ago7:06

7:06

From the BBC World Service: The European Union has given the green light to big tariffs on electric vehicles made in China, but not all member states or European car manufacturers are happy with the decision.By Marketplace / David Brancaccio and Leanna Byrne

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Beware of guarantees 17:10

23h ago17:10

17:10

Host Yanely Espinal talks with Kevin Matthews, financial educator and author, about how to find financial advice you can trust. Think you’re financially inclined? Dig deeper into how to evaluate financial advice: Protect yourself from social media “finfluencers” More tips for choosing a financial adviser Questions to ask a financial adviser How to …

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Bytes: Week in Review — OpenAI’s valuation doubles, biotech investment grows and a prescription giant is acquired 13:32

23h ago13:32

13:32

Investors are once again pouring money into biotechnology startups. But this time, it feels different from the heyday of 2021. We’ll be digging into the latest data for today’s Marketplace “Tech Bytes: Week in Review,” our roundup of the week’s top headlines, including some you might have missed. We’ll also talk about a private equity deal with the…

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U.S. exporters are on edge as port strike continues 29:29

1d ago29:29

29:29

The United States is the biggest importer and second-biggest exporter in the world. So if the dockworker strike lasts, some sectors may have to look for other ways to get their goods overseas — or pay to store them until cargo starts moving. Also in this episode: Prices probably won’t fall with inflation, economists keep an eye on the diffusion ind…

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Whaddya wanna know about the Fed’s move to cut interest rates? 15:32

1d ago15:32

15:32

After the Federal Reserve’s recent move to cut interest rates, you had questions. Lots of them! Today, we’re answering your questions about why the Fed doesn’t hold more meetings, why it tends to adjust interest rates in quarter-percentage-point increments, and why it’s target inflation rate is 2%. Plus, Kai Ryssdal unpacks the wonky relationship b…

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When death is your career 36:41

2d ago36:41

36:41

What does it mean to make a living from death? From a young age, Joél Simone Maldonado was fascinated by mortality, leading her to a career as a funeral director, embalmer and sacred grief practitioner. In the final episode of our miniseries on grief and money, Reema Khrais talks with Joél about her profession: the tough conversations around money,…

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How the port strike might play out on grocery shelves 9:35

2d ago9:35

9:35

Will the ongoing port strike lead to food shortages? It depends on both businesses and shoppers. Plus, retailers bet on big consumer spending this holiday season, OpenAI’s massive new valuation, and a “temperature check” on U.S.-China economic relations.By Marketplace / David Brancaccio and Leanna Byrne

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West Coast ports kick into high gear 9:14

2d ago9:14

9:14

As we enter day three of port strikes along the East and Gulf Coasts, ports on the West Coast are fielding record high amounts of diverted cargo. Plus, reassessing the legality of election betting, and the knock-on effects of stricter new SNAP requirements for older adults.By Marketplace / David Brancaccio and Leanna Byrne

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Nikkei 225 soars on interest rate comments 7:53

2d ago7:53

7:53

From the BBC World Service: The Japanese stock market gains followed Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba saying the time wasn’t right for further increases in borrowing costs. Elsewhere, a court in Singapore has sentenced former transport minister S. Iswaran to 12 months in prison for corruption and obstruction of justice; he’s the first former or sittin…

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The AI-crypto power struggle 11:09

2d ago11:09

11:09

All those fancy artificial intelligence systems need a lot of data centers to run, and those data centers need a lot of energy. One estimate from the Electric Power Research Institute suggests that current data center electricity consumption in the U.S. will more than double by 2030, making up about 9% of all energy use. But the AI sector is coming…

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Biden’s “Great Society” 28:42

3d ago28:42

28:42

Medicare, Pell Grants and the Immigration Act of 1965 were all passed under President Lyndon B. Johnson. Several important government agencies were formed too. In fact, some historians argue that LBJ’s Great Society agenda was the last major shift in the relationship between the executive branch and the U.S. economy. In this episode, how does legis…

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The connection between fast fashion and drug trafficking 13:30

4d ago13:30

13:30

A 2016 trade law has made it easier for fast-fashion companies like Temu and Shein to ship massive volumes of cheap clothes to customers in the United States. Now drug traffickers are exploiting that same law to import fentanyl ingredients. We’ll get into it. And, Kai watched last night’s vice presidential debate after all. The hosts share their ta…

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When companies make political contributions, it’s risky business 9:19

4d ago9:19

9:19

How businesses strategically funnel cash toward political causes, what they hope to gain, and what they might be risking. Plus, the trucking industry braces for the impact of the dockworkers strike, and an antitrust case against Amazon moves forward.By Marketplace / David Brancaccio and Leanna Byrne

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The political attacks on economic data 28:49

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Don’t be like Boeing 27:38

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Why work as a “bee chauffeur” is big business 10:04

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Dockworkers suspend their strike — for now 9:43

1
What impact will new tariffs on Chinese EVs have on the EU market? 7:06

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Beware of guarantees 17:10

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Bytes: Week in Review — OpenAI’s valuation doubles, biotech investment grows and a prescription giant is acquired 13:32

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U.S. exporters are on edge as port strike continues 29:29

1
Whaddya wanna know about the Fed’s move to cut interest rates? 15:32

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When death is your career 36:41

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How the port strike might play out on grocery shelves 9:35

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West Coast ports kick into high gear 9:14

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Nikkei 225 soars on interest rate comments 7:53

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The AI-crypto power struggle 11:09

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Biden’s “Great Society” 28:42

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The connection between fast fashion and drug trafficking 13:30

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When companies make political contributions, it’s risky business 9:19

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