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Marketplace @marketplace.org · 20h

The Essential Air Service program provides critical transportation assistance to rural communities, but its over $550 million per year cost has been the subject of recent debate. Some transportation experts say the money could be better spent on bus routes.

As Congress weighs rural air subsidies ... what about rural bus service?

Taxpayer-funded Essential Air Service ensures people in remote communities can get to family engagements and medical appointments.

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Marketplace @marketplace.org · 22h

Caitlin Lenahan is one of around 1.1 million Americans without running water. But in Alaska, where even homes near urban areas sometimes lack plumbing, running water can be more trouble than it's worth.

Living in a “dry cabin” in interior Alaska

Many homes in Alaska lack running water — even those near urban areas. “You get used to it pretty fast,” said resident Caitlin Lenahan.

Marketplace @marketplace.org · 1d

Sports betting is taking off, even in places where it's not exactly legal. That's thanks to the emergence of prediction markets, where users can place bets on anything they can come up with.

Prediction markets are playing sports, but don't call it betting

Sports on prediction markets are not subject to regulation from state sports betting authorities, but that could change.

Marketplace @marketplace.org · 1d

The last time we checked in with Virginia’s Elden Street Tea Shop in July, owner Rachel Rozner was still trying to absorb tariff costs. Now, she‘s had to pass some of those costs off to her customers, but she’s holding on to one last hope: the Supreme Court decision.

Navigating tariffs feels like a "cat-and-mouse game" for this tea shop owner

Tariffs have raised the prices that tea shop owner Rachel Rozner pays. She’s now passing some of those costs on to customers.

Marketplace @marketplace.org · 1d

Why are U.S. taxes so difficult? What started as one man's dream to cure overbites with clarinet lessons has evolved into a complicated system of tax credits that can save you money, if you know how to navigate it.

Why U.S. taxes are so complicated (plus, a case for clarinet lessons)

The U.S. tax code is filled loopholes — credits, write-offs, exceptions and exemptions. This complicated system is costly and time-consuming for taxpayers. And it’s pretty unique to the U.S.

Marketplace @marketplace.org · 2d

EVs had their strongest quarterly U.S. sales in recorded history at over 438,000 vehicles, mostly driven by the elimination of the EV tax credit. That boosted auto sales in general, but that's not expected to last now that the credit is gone.

Driven by EVs, auto sales were strong in Q3. The momentum is unlikely to last.

The end of federal EV tax credits jazzed overall sales in July, August and September. But with EV sales likely to plummet, the industry faces increasing headwinds.

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Marketplace @marketplace.org · 2d

Prediction markets like Kalshi are seeing major investment. Plus: Subsidized air travel, auto sales, and a “dry” cabin.

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The deal with "back door" betting

Prediction markets like Kalshi are seeing major investment. Plus: Subsidized air travel, auto sales, and a “dry” cabin.

Marketplace @marketplace.org · 2d

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.

Marketplace @marketplace.org · 2d

As of August, the number of visitors to Las Vegas was down 6.7% year over year, especially from the "three Cs" of Canada, China, and California. Some tourists and locals say the two key factors in that decline are increased immigration activity and the trade war.

Trump administration policy is another headwind for Las Vegas economy

And it’s not just tariffs. The immigration crackdown and hardened borders are also hitting the workforce and visitor traffic.

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Marketplace @marketplace.org · 2d

Travel and economic activity are slowing down in Las Vegas. Is this a big, neon warning sign for the American economy overall? Marketplace Morning Report’s David Brancaccio hit the Strip to find out.

Getting a pulse on the Las Vegas economy

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Marketplace @marketplace.org · 2d

Federal programs and funding play an important role in Indian Country because of the government’s trust responsibility to provide or fund services to tribal nations in exchange for ceded land. That relationship also means that government shutdowns hit tribes especially hard.

How the government shutdown is playing out in Indian Country

The federal government has a trust responsibility to provide services in tribal communities. Because of that relationship, government shutdowns hit tribes especially hard.

Marketplace @marketplace.org · 3d

Silver and gold, silver and gold, or just silver... The price of silver hit an all-time high of over $50 per ounce on the London market. It could be a sign that investors are looking for a safe bet.

Silver surges to an all-time high, following gold and other precious metals

Silver was trading at an all-time high of more than $50 an ounce on the London market Thursday, surpassing a record set 45 years ago

Marketplace @marketplace.org · 3d

Are you concerned about tariff uncertainty and AI? Your boss might be too. A new survey from KPMG suggests that CEOs are struggling to figure out a path forward in this period of economic confusion.

How CEOs are feeling about tariff uncertainty, AI

“It's not the change of tariffs,” said KPMG U.S. CEO Tim Walsh, “but the fact that tariffs are changing, and then sometimes changing again.”

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Scott Galloway @profgalloway.com · 3d

Here’s the video version of my conversation with Kai Ryssdal, host of Marketplace.

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How Long Can the American Economy Hold? — with Kai Ryssdal | Prof G Conversations

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Marketplace @marketplace.org · 3d

Those cybersecurity trainings you've had to sit through may not be as effective as you'd hoped. A study from the University of California, San Diego found that going through training only made workers around 2% less likely to fall for a phishing scam.

Why cybersecurity training isn’t enough to stop phishing hacks

New research from UC San Diego reveals that generic cybersecurity training often fails to capture people’s attention. Ariana Mirian, senior security researcher at Censys and co-author of the study, ar...

Marketplace @marketplace.org · 3d

The BLS has issued revisions for overestimated job growth for three years in a row, a practice that is fairly standard. Why? Because it's hard to account for the "births" and "deaths" of businesses.

What the “birth-death” model can tell us about the economy

Its underperformance in recent years could be a sign of weakness in the labor market

Marketplace @marketplace.org · 3d

The U.S. dollar is hovering around a two-month high, for reasons both domestic and international. Plus: private clubs, silver price records, and our complicated tax system.

Today on Marketplace.

Greenback gains

The U.S. dollar is hovering around a two-month high, for reasons both domestic and international. Plus: private clubs, silver price records, and our complicated tax system.

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Marketplace @marketplace.org · 3d

When TSA agents stopped showing up to work during the last government shutdown, concerns about travel chaos put pressure on Congress to strike a deal. Could the same be true this time around?

TSA agents helped end a government shutdown before. Could they do it again?

Staffing shortages are already reportedly causing delays at airports.

Marketplace @marketplace.org · 3d

The economy of Sin City took off after the pandemic, but now things are hitting a bit of a lull. What could that mean for the rest of the country?

In this economy, what happens in Vegas does not stay in Vegas

Right now, there are signs of a tourism and spending slump that could spell trouble for the rest of the U.S. economy.

Marketplace @marketplace.org · 3d

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

Marketplace @marketplace.org · 4d

A new 25% tariff on cabinets, vanities, and upholstered furniture goes into effect next week. This U.S.-based furniture manufacturer expects a short-term boost, but says the long-term impact may not be worth it.

Will new tariffs boost the American furniture industry?

A new, 10% tariff on furniture goes into effect next week. We hear from an American furniture manufacturer about what that means for business.

Marketplace @marketplace.org · 4d

The 2000s are back and, with them, so are adjustable-rate mortgages. Some economists say the mortgages are safer this time around, while others warn that borrowers could be left in the lurch if rates go up.

Adjustable-rate mortgages are back. Are they safe?

High interest rates have spurred the resurgence of adjustable-rate mortgages. But ARMs are a little different from what you may remember.

Marketplace @marketplace.org · 4d

As GLP-1 medications become more common, restaurants and brands are trying to adapt to the public’s changing diet preferences. That means more protein and smaller portions, but some of those preferences aren’t necessarily good for business.

As Ozempic changes how Americans eat, the food industry is trying to adapt

Restaurants and snack companies are moving towards high-protein foods and smaller portions.

Marketplace @marketplace.org · 4d

President Donald Trump’s policy whims make it difficult for economists to forecast what’s next. Plus: Las Vegas, American furniture manufacturing and adjustable-rate mortgages.

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Our economic future is a black box

President Donald Trump’s policy whims make it difficult for economists to forecast what’s next. Plus: Las Vegas, American furniture manufacturing and adjustable-rate mortgages.

Marketplace @marketplace.org · 4d

"How We Survive" is back with a new season about the future of food.

Host Amy Scott explores the uncanny valley of meat, visits farmers in our nation’s breadbasket, and takes you on the ground into factory farms.

New episodes coming October 15th.

"How We Survive" Season 8 Trailer

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