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Kai is the host and senior editor of “Marketplace,” the most widely heard program on business and the economy — radio or television, commercial or public broadcasting — in the country. Kai speaks regularly with CEOs of Fortune 500 companies, startup entrepreneurs, small-business owners and everyday participants in the American and global economies. Before his career in broadcasting, Kai served in the United States Navy and United States Foreign Service. He’s a graduate of Emory University and Georgetown University. Kai lives in Los Angeles with his wife and four children.
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The U.S. military looks at electrifying the sky
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Sophia Paliza-Carre
Sep 26, 2024
One example is Joby Aviation’s electric “air taxi.”
Why are there no female drivers in Formula One racing?
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Aleezeh Hasan
Sep 26, 2024
The high cost of participation and an institutional lack of investment in women are largely to blame, says The Washington Post's Glynn Hill.
Looming port strike could slam a fragile system, says customs broker
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Sarah Leeson
Sep 25, 2024
Dockworkers may act as soon as Tuesday, potentially disrupting the supply chain and costing the economy $5 billion daily.
What to expect when you’re expecting a Fed framework review
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Maria Hollenhorst
Sep 24, 2024
A lot has happened in monetary policy since the last time the Federal Reserve updated its long-term strategy goals.
Calling customer service? Good luck speaking to a human.
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Sofia Terenzio
Sep 23, 2024
To reach a human representative, some companies have started charging a premium. Those unwilling to pay will have to stick with the bots.
Streets used to be full of kids playing. Can those spaces be reclaimed?
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Sarah Leeson
Sep 17, 2024
As neighborhoods experiment with play streets, grownups can reconsider modern parenting, Stephanie Murray wrote in The Atlantic.
The connection between flight delays and cabin crews' pay
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Sarah Leeson
Sep 16, 2024
Delayed flights aren't just a hassle for flyers but also for flight attendants, explains Whizy Kim of Vox.
Why investment in public pools took a dive
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Sofia Terenzio
Aug 30, 2024
As summer temperatures rise, some see the public pool as climate adaptation infrastructure, says journalist Eve Adams.
Inside China's "superchip" black market
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Sean McHenry
Aug 29, 2024
Powerful computer chips are sold in Shenzhen markets despite U.S. restrictions on exports, says Ana Swanson of the New York Times.
How a small Kentucky town was 10 years ahead of the government
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Andie Corban
Aug 28, 2024
As the federal government tries to connect every home to high-speed internet by 2030, Kai Ryssdal visits a Kentucky town that already did that — 10 years ago.