Support the fact-based journalism you rely on with a donation to Marketplace today. Give Now!
Germany goes on defense
Feb 13, 2024

Germany goes on defense

HTML EMBED:
COPY
There are renewed fears that a Donald Trump presidency will weaken U.S.-Europe security ties.

Segments From this episode

Hotter-than-anticipated inflation

Prices in January went up slightly more than expected, and year-over-year prices are up 3.1%. The pros like to set aside food an energy prices — and core prices over 12 months have gone up nearly 4%. We’ll discuss with Jeffrey Cleveland of Payden and Rygel in Los Angeles.

Airbnb introduces fee for properties booked in a different currency

Feb 13, 2024
The move is part of the company's push to expand internationally. Critics says add-on fees hurt their budget.
With a new fee for properties booked in a different currency, Airbnb charges up to 16.5% for “guest services.”
Yuriko Nakao/Getty Images

Germany looks to grow its defense sector

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz says Europe’s defense industries must switch towards the mass production of arms. Manufacturers are struggling to meet the demand for ammunition, as the war in Ukraine continues. The BBC’s Jess Parker reports

The team

Leanna Byrne Host, BBC
Kelly Silvera Executive Producer
Meredith Garretson Morbey Senior Producer
Alex Schroeder Producer
Erika Soderstrom Producer
Ariana Rosas Producer
Nic Perez Director/Producer
Dylan Miettinen Digital Producer
John Bruington Media Producer
Jesson Duller Media Producer
Brian Allison Technical Director
James Graham Producer, BBC
Jo Critcher Producer, BBC
Naomi Rainey Producer, BBC
Lis Mahy Producer, BBC