Mitchell Hartman

Mitchell Hartman, a Marketplace reporter, dives deep into unemployment claims and the Federal Reserve's upcoming decisions. He sheds light on how rising rates affect job seekers. Joining him is Ellen Cushing from The Atlantic, who explores the spicy food trend, linking it to economic factors and Gen Z’s taste for intense flavors. Together, they connect food, art, and economics, sharing how emerging tariffs and cultural shifts influence various industries, from the grocery store to Indigenous art markets.

Claire Brown, New York Times climate and insurance reporter, explains how credit history can shape homeowners' costs. Carla Javier, Marketplace reporter, breaks down huge wholesale vegetable price swings. Mitchell Hartman, Marketplace labor analyst, explores when the Fed might shift focus from inflation to a sluggish job market. Short, timely conversations on inflation, food prices, and labor trends.

In this insightful discussion, Mitchell Hartman, a Marketplace reporter specializing in labor markets, unpacks the growing anxieties surrounding job security. He reveals that despite a low unemployment rate, many workers, particularly Black individuals, are feeling the squeeze as employers cut back on hiring. Hartman highlights troubling trends from consumer surveys indicating worsening job expectations. Plus, there’s a deep dive into how recent tariffs aren't impacting prices as much as anticipated, providing an intriguing economic landscape.

Mitchell Hartman, Marketplace reporter covering labor and the economy, outlines why health care added 436,000 jobs. Simon Harvey, senior macroeconomist at LB Macro, explains how the war with Iran has pushed the dollar up and what that means for markets. They discuss health care hiring drivers, automation risks, and capital flows in short, punchy conversations.

Kaylee Wells, Marketplace reporter who interviews Ohio farmer Chris Gibbs about rising diesel, fertilizer and parts costs. Mitchell Hartman, Marketplace reporter who maps wartime effects on inflation, energy and recession risk. Courtney Brown, Axios commentator who explains bond market moves and term premium amid fiscal strains. David Gura, Bloomberg journalist who ties equities and bonds to geopolitical shocks. They discuss costs, markets and how conflict reshapes decisions.