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Marketplace Morning Report

Marketplace Morning Report

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In less than10minutes, we’ll getyouup to speed on all the news you missed overnight. Throughout the morning, Marketplace’s David Brancaccio will bring you the latest business and economic stories you need to know to start your day. And before U.S. markets open, you’ll get a global markets updatefrom theBBC World Service in London. 
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  • 5723 - Sports betting platforms attempt to encourage safer gambling

    Seven of the largest U.S. sportsbooks, including FanDuel and DraftKings, are launching a trade group to promote responsible gambling. The move comes as legal sports wagers surge and as the NBA and MLB each investigate high-profile betting scandals involving athletes. Also on today’s show, we hear how the Baltimore bridge collapse is impacting workers there and look at proposed legislation aimed at tackling some of the burdens of medical debt.

    Thu, 28 Mar 2024 - 08min
  • 5722 - China lifts Australian wine tariffs

    From the BBC World Service: There is good news for Australian wine producers: They’ll no longer face tariffs from their largest trading partner, China. Also in China, smartphone giant Xiaomi moves into the EV market. What’s behind the move? Plus, dates are often associated with the holy month of Ramadan and the breaking of fast. We take an examination of how supply chain stressors are affecting the economy of dates.

    Thu, 28 Mar 2024 - 07min
  • 5721 - Why Americans are drowning in medical debt

    Medical debt is the leading cause of personal bankruptcy in America. Throughout the week, we’ll hear portions of a recent “Marketplace Morning Report” event to better understand what’s behind some of these exorbitant costs and hear about potential solutions. Plus, rerouting ships away from the Port of Baltimore will take time and money. We look at the potentials costs and see what other ports stand to gain.

    Wed, 27 Mar 2024 - 07min
  • 5720 - $1 billion in relief for America’s child care crisis

    The child care system in the U.S. is in crisis. The latest government funding bill just approved by the White House included a $1 billion increase for programs focused on child care and early childhood learning. Advocates see the boost as a win but caution that it still isn’t enough. Then, we’ll discuss what you need to know about the stock market debut of Donald Trump’s Truth Social.

    Wed, 27 Mar 2024 - 08min
  • 5719 - China’s aging population problem

    From the BBC World Service: China’s leaders are trying to find ways to battle what many economists have described as a demographic ticking time bomb. One in five people are over 60 there, making it the largest elderly population in the world. Plus, flying cars have long been a futuristic dream. A European company has developed — and successfully flown — its “AirCar” but just sold the technology to China.

    Wed, 27 Mar 2024 - 07min
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