"Marketplace" Live

In this live episode of Marketplace All-in-One, host Kai Rizdahl brings together a dynamic conversation on the state of the U.S. economy, featuring economist and educator Kyla Scanlon and longtime Marketplace host David Brancaccio. The show opens with a critical look at the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), setting a tone of institutional fragility amid growing climate disasters. Scanlon, known for her viral economic explainers on social media, discusses the growing disconnect between economic data and public sentiment—what she calls the 'vibe session'—and warns of rising financial nihilism among younger generations. She emphasizes the need for accessible, calming economic education, especially as AI, housing shortages, and national debt loom large. David Brancaccio, stepping down from his daily hosting role after 23 years, reflects on the grind of morning radio and announces his new role as Marketplace’s 'Future Effects' correspondent, focusing on long-term decision-making, intergenerational equity, and the risks of short-termism in policy and markets. The episode closes with Rizdahl revealing his own pivot to video content from a home shed, vowing to uphold national security, economic truth, and democracy as core principles in a turbulent era. The conversation underscores both systemic vulnerabilities and the enduring power of informed public discourse.