Sad to leave the program but far too one sided. News is surrounded with one sided spin, inflation is up and he points to union gains and we all will just make more money. Please stop the masked lies, Kia must go, the other announcers are not as bad as he is.

Kai typically can apply critical thinking and provide clear economic reporting. In the last month he has become a political reporter. Get over your election tantrum. Get outside your elite LA bubble and do some real reporting. BTW Biden is still in the White House. There are no new policies YET - you are fear mongering for no reason. Do your job and don’t preach and pander.

Kai Ryssdal is the reason I listen to this podcast. I learn a great deal and Kai’s voice is soothing. I have been a loyal listener for over 12 years.

Thanks for fixing the download error bug :-)

I have listen to this show for over 20 years. Today is the day I sadly leave it. This show has become so political and not about economics or the markets. Simply another tool of the political elites to sway the population. Goodby Marketplace.

Been listening to this shows for about 10 years. Will continue to listen to keep up to date on financial news. However, tread lightly. Know that this podcast is heavily biased to the left, unfortunately. I don’t think they even realize it, but although they claim often to not involve politics they often do. Further, when they do involve politics it’s to prop up the left and put down the right. You will never hear a positive remark on Trump or any republican policy. Please do better to stay unbiased.

20-year listener here. The range of topics, and their topicality and relevance make this one truly stand out.

The best podcast

Kai rysdall is the best!!! This is my favorite podcast and it comes out daily. Thank you for your hard Kai and marketplace crew.

Love this as a daily show that keeps politics out of the discussion as much as they’re able. As a part of my daily routine, I feel like I do learn something every time I listen! And Kai is just the absolute best host.

I wanted to like this show, but unfortunately they are extremely politically biased and they are unable and unwilling to keep personal opinions out of the podcast. I’m aware that everybody has an opinion on politics, but if I wanted to hear people’s opinion on politics I would listen to a political podcast!

The best episodes are the ones with guest hosts, I.e. Kimberly Adams. His over dramatic inflection when speaking is unneeded and drags the show speed down. He no longer adds any intelligent material when interviewing. The contributors and segments and music and topics are 🔥. Producers should consider moving on from host Kai I’ll continue fast forwarding when he’s on air for now.

I so enjoy Kai and Kimberly’s commentary! I would never delve into these topics, except that these two frame the stories in a way I trust and find highly entertaining as well. I learn so much, please never leave the air!

Sorry Kai, the moment you said “amazeballs” on the air I unsubscribed.

Love the content and the other producers but I am so sick of Kai Ryssdal’s self-indulgent, bro-y banter. Kai, I will never respect you as a serious journalist after saying “Amazeballs” on national radio this afternoon.

Marketplace & Kai’s commentary are what keep me sane in today’s crazy political universe.

If you want a thoughtful analysis that presents both sides of an issue, then Marketplace is NOT for you. I want to learn about different perspectives and not be fed by “Group Think.” Please NPR, bring back balance, integrity and an honest view of both sides, even if those views are different than what you believe. Until then, a 30 year listener has left, for good.

It’s a nice range of economy-related stories, and there’s almost always one story in every episode that I’m super interested in. I’d tweak a couple things - teasing “the numbers” feels antiquated in an age where they are so readily available. I also could do with fewer of the lengthy musical interludes. Only so much time in a day. Quibbles, really. Overall a fan.

Interesting, entertaining and approachable economics and business worth every minute you invest in it. Always fun and relevant. In my opinion the best daily podcast on business, the economy and why it matters. Keep up the great work!

Been a Marketplace listener and “investor” (donor) for years now. Listening to the show regularly gives me confidence that something big with the economy is not likely to sneak up on me unawares. Barring, of course, some unknown unknown dropping in from outer space. The spin-off shows like Marketplace Tech are also faves.

Like all media, every story is negative. Surely there are positive stories out there Kai. Yikes! Doom and gloom. Signed, used to be faithful listener

Kai and team scored a grand slam with this episode. Give Marketplace the award already!

I have been listening for >15 years and have to say that the show has become more and more politicized. They do a great job of reporting on economics stories but the infusion of JEDI stories, pro union stories, and general left leaning agenda material has become annoying. I used to listen to this shows because of the unique ability to highlight of the beaten path economic stories, translation of FedSpeak, and this was all done in a completely apolitical manner. I will not give this show less than 5 stars bc I truly was a faithful listener for many years, deriving much enjoyment and insight from their style of economic reporting. This podcast was one of the few shows I have listened to faithfully. But now with the times they are a changin, I will no longer be listening.

I gave up on the doom and gloom “news” a while ago. Marketplace has been an excellent substitute to keep me informed but not depressed.

The Marketplace podcast has interesting stories but it gets to be extremely tedious for an average listener, who maybe doesn't have his livlihood depending on the ups and downs of interest rates and the stock market. The daily review of rates, and speculation about the Fed, etc seems very repetitive. The main host, Kai Ryssdal, is very knowledgable, but some of his mannerisms and attempts to be cute can get on one's nerves. The show is quite left leaning, culturally speaking. I've been listening for years, but I'm going to unsubscribe.

I have been listening to this for over 10 years. Reporting is outstanding. They find stories that may not be picked up or dissected properly by the rest of the media. Listen in for your daily stock tickers, big stories or to learn something new about the world. There’s nothing quite like Marketplace.

Marketplace is a podcast that excels on multiple fronts. I enjoy the reporting, the interviews, and the conversational style of its host. Thank you for making the days business news entertaining!

Best of all the best shows

They used to be a good source of financial and market news. Now they report on almost nothing but climate. And it is not anything newsworthy in the area just the same stories basically being aired again and again. If they leaned anymore to one side they would fall over.

I’ve been listening for years and I like the variety of topics and views. Lately I feel like the coverage of the general economy is very partisan, and sometimes I wonder if the Biden admin signs you checks. For example saying that the influx of immigrants has helped bring down inflation. Yes wage inflation, immigration brings down wages and they stay below price inflation. This isn’t helping your audience. Nobody wants to be told they should be feeling better about getting poorer just because we have jobs.

Informational

I can only suppose that Kai said that ugly thing about Krispy Kreme doughnuts because his taste buds were somehow shot off while he was in the Navy. There is nothing quite as good as a Krispy Kreme doughnut, especially when they are hot. Kai, I’m sorry you don’t appreciate good things. 😉

Kai and the Marketplace gang have made me savvy about economics and so much more. It’s gray to have the podcast when I miss the show.

My favorite “the sky is falling podcast”. No matter how good the economic news is they always find a downside to highlight. Now that the economy is so great they have pivoted away to highlighting the national debt to scare people. I guess Public Radio has learned a thing or two from Fox News, fear sells!

It’s great to have this show on podcast so I can always listen to Kai and the team break down each day! Thanks for all the information and hard work! Long time NPR listener on KJZZ

First, I’ve been a fan and listener since my daughter was a senior in high school and I would listen on XM, while waiting in the parking lot for her, 12 years ago. And I’m not going anywhere. But explain how you can repeatedly say that holiday spending is up 3% when inflation for the year was MORE than 3%. We bought fewer ties, shirts, toys and electronics because the dollar wouldn’t buy as much. Shopping was DOWN. I was a math major, finance and accounting guy in grad school. So, Please tell me how I’ m wrong! I still love the show, Harry

I have enjoyed this show during commutes after teaching, then stirring up dinners for children, now keeping up with podcasts at my leisure. Love, love love the format, the explanation, the emphasis, the education. Thank you and keep it up, gold stars all around!!

I've been listening to Kai for 10+ years along with my oldest son who used to sit in the high chair at our table at six months old and listen to him on the radio in San Francisco. Kai understands people and how they think and explains financial matters in a way that makes it easily understandable in an interesting and lighthearted manner with a smile on his face 😁

per the shortage of airline pilots and i will add air traffic controllers: too bad the men who made the stupid decision <ahem> plot to do away with all train travel we conveniently had throughout the US in small, middle and large towns of the 50’s and early 60’s in order to sell more cars, i am looking at you american motor vehicle company owners. sorry to say this but typical male corporate owner making a decision for him to get richer and not how it completely ruins it downstream for the average or poor person and now we are seeing that come to fruition. passenger rail balances out air and vehicle travel and that stupid male corporate jerks is not rocket science! grrrrrr

I’m in the financial industry but I still enjoy listening to Marketplace every day. This is the most accessible podcast for those wanting to better understand the economy and markets.

I listen to this show through my local NPR station on my commute home. I’ll start with the good and then go through what Kai and his team need to work on. Kai is a captivating host and makes the economic news of the week digestible and even fun sometimes. For example, I enjoyed especially the episode regarding the business aspects of role playing games like Dungeons & Dragons earlier this year. I wish however there was more content like this because it makes economics relatable… I’ve noticed a pattern recently that Marketplace discusses economics on a macro scale and notes booming business alongside inflation struggles and a very nervous consumer sector. Repetition of topics aside, I really wish Kai would take the time to focus more on the consumer (who is more than likely the person listening to the show) rather than how the Fed seems to think the economy is doing fine. As an aside, if I hear the phrase “soft landing” one more time, I might have an aneurysm! All in all, this is a really informative podcast and I’m having a good time and learning a lot while I try to stay informed. That said, I wish the topics were a little more understanding of the circumstances most Americans are facing. Definitely worth a listen!

This is the one podcast I make a point to listen to every day. Love the way they tell micro stories that tie into a macro perspective.

I am listening for 4-5 years. Initially it sounded like another podcast. But within a month I realized the true value of it. We live in a socio-economic world. Economics always influences our daily life. The program gives you a unique perspective. Needless to say Kai is very witty and intelligent. Start listening and it becomes difficult to stop.

Have loved Marketplace for years but it’s devolved into one of the hosts ranting inanely about her personal and petty grievances…Every.Single.Episode.(Wow, how does she manage to make every episode about her pretentious self, her cat, and her very Specific and Important life challenges. Omg, Costco’s club model isn’t tailored to household size of 1?!?) Nobody cares, we would just like for her to stop talking already. Please let the show get back to actual meaningful economic and business NEWS and balanced coverage.

Just saw his picture on the app, totally not what I imagined in mind! This program has earned me serious money. The episode about bitcoin when it was at $300, glad I jumped in!

When you call people like me “homophobes” and “transphobes” by us merely disagreeing with companies (Anheuser-Busch, Target) broadcasting lifestyles unacceptable to us, you alienate over half of the US population. Unsubscribe ✅.

I happily listen to this podcasts everyday. Keep up the great work!!!!!!

I enjoy the content and appreciate the depth with which they cover topics. I hate, Hate, HATE the lengthy, annoying and unnecessary musical interludes and transitions. They are way too long, just wasting time for no good reason.

Carrying water for the Democratic Party.

Awesome! Kai gives a great perspective on what’s happening in the world and peoples lives. He’s amazing!!! The debt ceiling special episode was one of their best ever