Justin Howe

Justin Howe, a savvy Marketplace reporter, dives into the anticipated surge in corporate debt for 2026 as companies look to refinance and invest in AI. He sheds light on how businesses are balancing cash flow while navigating economic uncertainty. Meanwhile, Elizabeth Troval takes us to Texas, where pitmasters contend with skyrocketing brisket prices that are reshaping menus and challenging their margins. The conversations are rich with insights about the financial pressures facing companies and small businesses alike.

Nate Bradford, an Oklahoma cattle rancher facing rising input costs. Amy Purdy, three-time Paralympic snowboard medalist and author, on Paralympic timing and coverage. Justin Howe, energy reporter, on how a closed Strait of Hormuz could shut refinery units. They discuss refinery supply risks, pipeline and crude-type limits, and how shortages ripple through markets.