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"This is Uncomfortable" is back with brand new episodes EVERY WEEK!
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Listen to all new episodes or revisit your old favorites under the “Best Podcasts this Week” collection on Amazon Music and Play More Pods: https://mktplc.org/4jLMy02
January 20, 2026 at 5:09 PM
"This is Uncomfortable" is back with brand new episodes EVERY WEEK!
Listen to all new episodes or revisit your old favorites under the “Best Podcasts this Week” collection on Amazon Music and Play More Pods: https://mktplc.org/4jLMy02
Listen to all new episodes or revisit your old favorites under the “Best Podcasts this Week” collection on Amazon Music and Play More Pods: https://mktplc.org/4jLMy02
Grocery prices are up nearly 30% since the pandemic began. And about half of Americans say groceries have become harder to afford since 2024: https://mktplc.org/49AQhJm
January 16, 2026 at 9:48 PM
Grocery prices are up nearly 30% since the pandemic began. And about half of Americans say groceries have become harder to afford since 2024: https://mktplc.org/49AQhJm
How much money is “enough money?” Is that an ever-moving goalpost, or can you actually pinpoint a dollar amount for optimal happiness? And what’s the psychology that underlies this money anxiety?
We dig into that and more on an all new episode of "This is Uncomfortable:" https://mktplc.org/4jHEOwj
We dig into that and more on an all new episode of "This is Uncomfortable:" https://mktplc.org/4jHEOwj
January 16, 2026 at 7:04 PM
How much money is “enough money?” Is that an ever-moving goalpost, or can you actually pinpoint a dollar amount for optimal happiness? And what’s the psychology that underlies this money anxiety?
We dig into that and more on an all new episode of "This is Uncomfortable:" https://mktplc.org/4jHEOwj
We dig into that and more on an all new episode of "This is Uncomfortable:" https://mktplc.org/4jHEOwj
Covering everything from rising brisket prices to Gulf Coast oil operations, the latest edition of our weekly newsletter got a special Texan takeover.
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January 12, 2026 at 10:44 PM
Covering everything from rising brisket prices to Gulf Coast oil operations, the latest edition of our weekly newsletter got a special Texan takeover.
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Need to catch up on Marketplace Morning Report's LA fire anniversary coverage? Amazon's got you covered.
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January 12, 2026 at 8:50 PM
Need to catch up on Marketplace Morning Report's LA fire anniversary coverage? Amazon's got you covered.
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December 31, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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December 29, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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December 26, 2025 at 1:59 PM
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December 23, 2025 at 6:05 PM
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December 10, 2025 at 4:44 PM
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Theaters had high expectations for this quarter, hoping big-budget sequels could help pull the industry out of its post-COVID slump. So, are those releases getting the box office success theaters were looking for? And why do studios tend to go for sequels in the first place?
December 9, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Theaters had high expectations for this quarter, hoping big-budget sequels could help pull the industry out of its post-COVID slump. So, are those releases getting the box office success theaters were looking for? And why do studios tend to go for sequels in the first place?
It's difficult to cook for holiday gatherings when you're on a budget. That's where affordable cooking content creator Kiki Ruff comes in. Marketplace's Alice Wilder visited Indiana to learn more, and to try out a delicious and budget-friendly recipe.
November 24, 2025 at 10:21 PM
It's difficult to cook for holiday gatherings when you're on a budget. That's where affordable cooking content creator Kiki Ruff comes in. Marketplace's Alice Wilder visited Indiana to learn more, and to try out a delicious and budget-friendly recipe.
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
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!
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
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
🏆 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.
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Revisit their work at mktplc.org/46PFB9A.
October 14, 2025 at 7:16 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.
Revisit their work at mktplc.org/46PFB9A.
"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.
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
"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.
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.
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
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.
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
We teach kids — and their parents — about the economy. Listen now: https://mktplc.org/4mTK13Z
October 9, 2025 at 4:26 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
We teach kids — and their parents — about the economy. Listen now: https://mktplc.org/4mTK13Z
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
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.
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October 3, 2025 at 2:36 PM
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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 government shutdown will have major implications for government services. But how will that affect your day to day? Reporting by Janet Nguyen.