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Monday through Friday, Marketplace demystifies the digital economy in less than 10 minutes. We look past the hype and ask tough questions about an industry that's constantly changing.

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Cracks within the GOP turn the “Big, Beautiful Bill” into a mess. President Trump visits the Middle East. Plus, Democrats’ past and future collide.

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The Supreme Court heard arguments today about whether lower court federal judges should have the power to block President Trump’s policies nationwide.

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To put pressure on Hamas, Israel has blocked aid from entering Gaza since early March. International groups say that’s a war crime.

Starvation is rampant in Gaza as Israel continues its blockade on food

To put pressure on Hamas, Israel has blocked aid from entering Gaza since early March. International groups say that’s a war crime.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

The Supreme Court heard arguments today about whether lower court federal judges should have the power to block President Trump’s policies nationwide.

SCOTUS divided over judicial power in birthright citizenship case

The Supreme Court heard arguments today about whether lower court federal judges should have the power to block President Trump’s policies nationwide.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Gov. Gavin Newsom says the state’s budget problems are largely a result of volatility in the stock market, caused by President Trump’s tariffs. Newsom calls it the “Trump Slump.”

California faces $12 billion budget deficit, uncertainty ahead

Gov. Gavin Newsom says the state’s budget problems are largely a result of volatility in the stock market, caused by President Trump’s tariffs. Newsom calls it the “Trump Slump.”

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Gov. Gavin Newsom says the state’s budget problems are largely a result of volatility in the stock market, caused by President Trump’s tariffs. Newsom calls it the “Trump Slump.”

‘Trump slump’ in CA, Black actors ‘at the top of the call sheet’

Gov. Gavin Newsom says the state’s budget problems are largely a result of volatility in the stock market, caused by President Trump’s tariffs. Newsom calls it the “Trump Slump.”

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Far-right blogger Curtis Yarvin thinks democracy is outdated and wants to restore a monarchy to the U.S. Among his followers is Vice President JD Vance.

Blogger with Trump’s ear calls for ‘deleting’ democratic institutions in US

Far-right blogger Curtis Yarvin thinks democracy is outdated and wants to restore a monarchy to the U.S. Among his followers is Vice President JD Vance.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Port business slowed to a trickle after Pres. Trump’s imposition of a 145% tariff on Chinese goods. Even with a lower tariff, the uncertainty is hard on trade.

Cautious optimism at the ports after tariffs dry up business

Port business slowed to a trickle after Pres. Trump’s imposition of a 145% tariff on Chinese goods. Even with a lower tariff, the uncertainty is hard on trade.

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The white South Africans were granted refugee status by the Trump administration, despite no evidence they face more danger than Black South Africans.

Afrikaners arrive in the US as ‘refugees,’ fleeing what?

The white South Africans were granted refugee status by the Trump administration, despite no evidence they face more danger than Black South Africans.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Qatar plans to give President Trump a plane to use as Air Force One, which even some supporters say crosses a line. But the appearance of corruption doesn’t stop there.

Trump’s business deals in Persian Gulf, refugee status for white South Africans

Qatar plans to give President Trump a plane to use as Air Force One, which even some supporters say crosses a line. But the appearance of corruption doesn’t stop there.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand