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 Reddit’s pricing protest | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:15:28

This week, thousands of Reddit’s most popular communities went offline to protest the company’s move to start collecting fees for access to its API or application programming interface. One listener called in to ask what all the fuss is about. We’ll get into it and answer more of your questions about how we keep track of consumer debt and the relationship between the underground economy and GDP. Here’s everything we talked about today: “Why are Reddit communities going private?” from Marketplace “Reddit goes dark” from Platformer “A developer says Reddit could charge him $20 million a year to keep his app working” from The Verge “Reddit Wants to Get Paid for Helping to Teach Big A.I. Systems” from The New York Times “Twitter will make you pay to DM people who don’t follow you” from Mashable “Federal Reserve Board – Consumer Credit from The Federal Reserve “Household Debt and Credit Report” from The Federal Reserve Bank of New York “Gross Domestic Product: An Economy’s All” from the International Monetary Fund “Underground Economy: Definition, Statistics, Trends, and Examples” from Investopedia Got a question about the economy, business or technology for the hosts? Leave us a voicemail at 508-U-B-SMART or email us at makemesmart@marketplace.org.

 The Fed presses pause on interest rate hikes | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:29:27

The Federal Reserve has signaled that it’s not done raising interest rates, but it pressed the pause button today. We’ll unpack the motives for Chair Jerome Powell and company and see whether existing economic data points toward an elusive “soft landing.” Plus, a contradiction in the mortgage market, a tale of two cities’ rising prices and a deeply personal exploration of the Black working class.

 Inflation is moving in the right direction … just not fast enough for the Fed | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:07:54

Today, the Fed is all but certain to leave interest rates unchanged at the conclusion of its June policy meeting. That outcome is even more likely based on more data this week that shows inflation cooling. This would be the first time in more than a year that rates don’t go up at a Fed meeting. But the real story will be what Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell says about the path forward on fighting inflation. Plus, Japan’s plan to deal with its falling birth rate, which poses an existential threat to the world’s third largest economy. And, a lesson from rural Minnesota about how to hire and keep workers. With the overall U.S. job market still running strong, worker shortages are common. But this is something that remote parts of the country have dealt with for a while. And they have solutions.

 Imagine if a school bus worked like a Tesla | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:08:28

Well, they’re beginning to. School buses are going electric. And there’s a company in Georgia at the vanguard of this part of the energy transition. Plus, digging into inflation numbers for the U.S. economy, and deciphering whether rent prices are staying hot or cooling. Also, who holds the title of No. 1 beer in America? The landscape has shifted. And it comes after some consumers took issue with a Bud Light collaboration that featured a transgender influencer.

 Europe makes its move on AI | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:07:41

From the BBC World Service: Today, lawmakers in the European Parliament are taking on the twin challenge of regulating artificial intelligence and promoting its responsible use across the bloc. The European Union’s lead on technology and digital strategy, Margrethe Vestager, talks to the BBC’s Zoe Kleinman. Additionally, we hear what Japan is doing to address its falling birth rate. And, finally, Pakistan’s first female architect is awarded for her work empowering women.

 Is AI more biased than humans? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:08:34

Whenever we talk about artificial intelligence, the problem of bias is never far behind. All kinds of insidious patterns can get embedded in these systems because they’re trained on data from our imperfect world. A new report from Bloomberg looks at bias in text-to-image generative AI systems like Stable Diffusion. Marketplace’s Meghan McCarty Carino discussed the issue with the report’s authors, technology reporter Dina Bass and data visualization reporter Leonardo Nicoletti. They analyzed thousands of AI-generated images of people to determine what the world according to AI looks like.

 Live from Seattle Part 2: We talk to Lindy West | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:37:43

Today we’re sharing an excerpt from our live show at Town Hall Seattle featuring our special guest, writer and comedian Lindy West. The Seattleite talked with us about Former President Donald Trump’s indictment, the Hollywood writers’ strike, being broke and what it means to be fat positive in the Ozempic era. Plus, she shares some smart facts about snakes, whales and the Canada goose. Here’s everything we talked about: “Lindy West Is Not a Star” from The Stranger “Butt News #24: Never Been Kissed” from Lindy West’s newsletter “Key Takeaways From the Trump Indictment” from The New York Times “Opinion | I Quit Twitter and It Feels Great” from The New York Times “Why writers are having a hard time earning a living in the streaming economy” from NPR Video: “It’s Adorable When A Snake Drinks Water!” from Nature Quest “Planet Money makes an episode using AI” from NPR “Ozempic has won, body positivity has lost. And I want no part of it” from The Guardian ‘“Van Life” is driving a niche market for conversion companies” from Marketplace We want to hear your answer to the Make Me Smart question. Send your answer to makemesmart@marketplace.org or leave us a voicemail at 508-U-B-SMART.

 We’re in the stubborn phase of inflation cooling | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:27:24

Inflation ticked down to 4% in May from a year earlier. While that’s well below its peak last June, it’s still double the Federal Reserve’s target of 2%. On today’s show, why the last leg of the Fed’s inflation battle might just be the trickiest. Also: persistently high used car prices, the shrinking U.S. money supply and the big business of cowboy art.

 A mixed inflation picture ahead of the Fed’s meeting | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:07:50

So, how ’bout that inflation? Today’s Consumer Price Index data looks good on the surface, but there are more troubling signs deeper down. Economist Jeffrey Cleveland helps us break down the report and what it means for the Fed ahead of its meeting later this week. Plus, an app for asylum seekers at the U.S.-Mexico border offers a way to access necessary immigration services, but migrants have been reporting a slew of problems including discrimination.

 What will a collapsed highway cost Philadelphia? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:08:22

As Philadelphia deals with the collapse of a section of Interstate 95, there’s been a rush to assess the cost of rebuilding the highway and the burden the city might feel in the coming months. We look into how residents and commuters will be affected, as well as what a construction timeline could look like. Plus, we chat with the founder and CEO of the “Disparity Trap” board game which aims to educate people about systemic racism in a more lighthearted way.

 United Nations: Global food prices to rise following Ukraine dam burst | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:07:49

From the BBC World Service: The Ukrainian government estimates an area the size of almost 2,000 football fields is currently under water because of the Kakhovka dam burst, much of it some of the most fertile agricultural land on the planet. The UN’s aid chief, Martin Griffiths, warns it will have a huge impact on global food security and prices. Plus, the BBC’s Olie D’Albertanson asks why nearly half of the soccer teams in the English premier league are now American-owned. And finally, Sir Paul McCartney reveals a new Beatles song will be released, thanks to AI.    

 For banking customers, AI chatbots may have trust issues | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:11:32

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, a federal watchdog agency for the banking sector, recently warned the industry about the use of artificial intelligence chatbots. Previous iterations of chatbots, which operate like automated decision trees, have long been used in banks’ customer service operations. But these new generative tools like ChatGPT are so good at imitating human communication, banks may be relying on them more than ever. While they can incorporate huge amounts of data, AI chatbots are prone to “hallucinating,” or making things up. Also, they’re not equipped to handle complex questions that can be involved in banking services, according to Erie Meyer, chief technologist at the CFPB, who discussed these issues with Marketplace’s Meghan McCarty Carino.

 EV batteries, industrial policy and you | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:15:03

China dominates the market for electric vehicle batteries, but it didn’t have to be that way. We’ll talk about a story of wasted potential: how a failed U.S. startup made headway on lithium battery tech a bit too early and got caught in the throes of American capitalism. Also, a declassified report shows how the U.S. government has been skirting the need for warrants by buying data about Americans. Plus, if you’ve noticed companies have been quieter about social and environmental issues, it’s not in your head. Mentions of diversity, equity and inclusion and other social initiatives in companies’ earnings calls have fallen recently. We’ll talk about why that is. Here’s everything we talked about today: “The US Is Openly Stockpiling Dirt on All Its Citizens” from Wired “Companies Quiet Diversity and Sustainability Talk Amid Culture War Boycotts” from The Wall Street Journal “I-95 Collapse in Philadelphia to Upend Travel, Shipping for Months” from Bloomberg “America’s Long, Tortured Journey to Build EV Batteries” from Bloomberg “Surfers at Amazon’s mouth ride some of world’s longest-lasting waves” from AP News “Jeff Bezos Has Gained $10 on Mystery Purchase of One Amazon Share” from Bloomberg “Remember Jeff Bezos’ One-Off Amazon Stock Buy In Late May? Here’s How Much The Billionaire Made From The Purchase” from Benzinga Got a question about the economy, business or technology for the hosts? Leave us a voicemail at 508-U-B-SMART or email us at makemesmart@marketplace.org.

 Should the Fed raise its 2% inflation target? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:28:46

The Federal Reserve is expected to pause its program of interest rate hikes this week as it tries to whittle inflation down to 2%. But with annual price gains hovering at around 5%, economists are divided on whether 2% is the right goal anymore. Today, we delve into the debate. We’ll also look at jobs created by the Inflation Reduction Act and the child care hurdles posed by unpredictable work hours.

 Buckle up, it’s inflation week in the U.S. economy | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:08:51

There are two big events that economists will be tracking closely this week: the release of Consumer Price Index inflation data and the Fed’s rate decision shortly thereafter. We delve into the details with Julia Coronado, founder and president of MacroPolicy Perspectives. Plus, moderators across the social media platform Reddit will shut down select forums to protest the company’s move to charge developers using the website’s code. And finally, we talk with The Uncertain Hour host Krissy Clark about the new welfare work requirements passed in the debt ceiling deal.

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