Nova Safo

Nova Safo, a reporter at Marketplace, dives into the unexpected growth of the U.S. economy, with GDP figures at 3.3%. She highlights the booming AI data center investments and their transformative effect on energy and construction. The conversation touches on how shifts in trade policy and corporate America are coping with these changes. Safo also explores the rising acceptance of nuclear energy, fueled by climate concerns, alongside a compelling story of a retired Air Force officer's new journey in interior design.

Carla Javier, Marketplace reporter on policy and personal finance, explains new 530A child savings accounts and enrollment hurdles. Samantha Fields, consumer and tech reporter, breaks down why eBay bought Depop and its Gen Z appeal. Nova Safo, tech and markets reporter, traces how an AI think piece rattled Wall Street and investor sentiment. Short, fast-paced discussion of markets, AI fear, and who gets left behind.