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The infrastructure side of the AI boom

The infrastructure side of the AI boom

Jan 23, 2026

Tech companies are pouring billions into developing the infrastructure necessary to meet the demand for artificial intelligence. But what does that infrastructure look like on the ground? Marketplace ...

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What is media capture?

What is media capture?

Jan 22, 2026

President Trump has routinely sought to influence the business dealings of U.S. media companies, including Netflix and Paramount’s fight over the future of Warner Bros. Rodney Benson, author of the bo...

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The changes coming to federal student loans in 2026

The changes coming to federal student loans in 2026

Jan 20, 2026

For student loan borrowers, the past few years have felt like whiplash. From the fallout of the Biden-era SAVE plan to policies in the Trump administration’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act, the federal f...

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On the ground in Minnesota

On the ground in Minnesota

Jan 16, 2026

On today’s show, Dana Ferguson, political correspondent for MPR News, joins Kimberly to share how her community has been affected by a recent surge in Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity, inc...

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It's brutal out here (in the job market)

It's brutal out here (in the job market)

Jan 15, 2026

Marketplace’s “This Is Uncomfortable” is back with new episodes about life and how money messes with it. Today, host Reema Khrais joins Kimberly to share some of what she’s learned from conversations ...

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Trump vs. the courts

Trump vs. the courts

Jan 13, 2026

Seemingly infinite battles over President Donald Trump’s agenda have been playing out in the courts over the past year. But when all’s said and done, are these legal challenges actually working? Polit...

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New year, new mayor, New York

New year, new mayor, New York

Jan 09, 2026

On today’s show, WNYC reporter Brigid Bergin joins Kimberly to talk about New York City’s brand new Mayor Zohran Mamdani, whose campaign on affordability caught nationwide attention. We’ll get into ho...

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Venezuela and Trump's new Monroe Doctrine

Venezuela and Trump's new Monroe Doctrine

Jan 08, 2026

In the wake of U.S. military action in Venezuela, including the capture of the country’s leader Nicolás Maduro, we’re left with questions about what this moment could mean for the future of U.S. forei...

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The road to rebuilding, one year after the LA wildfires

The road to rebuilding, one year after the LA wildfires

Jan 06, 2026

It’s been a year since the Eaton and Palisades fires swept through Southern California, taking 31 lives and destroying over 16,000 structures — including the homes of “Marketplace Morning Report” host...

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From "This Is Uncomfortable": Wait, I think I’m being underpaid

From "This Is Uncomfortable": Wait, I think I’m being underpaid

Jan 02, 2026

Hey smarties! Happy New Year. We’re taking a short break for the holidays. In the meantime, we’re sharing an episode from our friends over at “This Is Uncomfortable.” Reema Khrais and the team are get...

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