Sep 27, 2024

Disposable income growth chugs along

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Disposable income growth seems to have normalized after a few chaotic years. But it doesn't mean everything in this economy is all hunky-dory. Plus, Divine Nine political fundraising and EV battery recycling.

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The Weekly Wrap

by Kai Ryssdal

“Marketplace” host Kai Ryssdal talks to Jeanna Smialek at The New York Times and Catherine Rampell at The Washington Post about the latest inflation data, GDP revisions and the politics of surrounding the economy.

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Americans' disposable incomes show signs of strength and stability

by Henry Epp

Sep 27, 2024

After-tax incomes have gained 3% or more throughout 2024. With inflation easing, many of us are doing better in managing the cost of living.

Americans' after-tax incomes are outpacing inflation as measured by the PCE.

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California lawmakers drive solutions for EV battery recycling

by Caleigh Wells

Sep 27, 2024

As the market matures, used EV batteries will start piling up. New standards might encourage changes in manufacturing.

Now that more electric vehicles are on the road, the challenges of recycling their components are getting more attention.

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Election 2024

Harris and her campaign likely to tap the economic power of the Divine Nine

by Kimberly Adams

Sep 27, 2024

Members of historically Black fraternities and sororities are intensifying voter outreach and fundraising efforts in light of Vice President Harris' historic campaign.

Above, women wearing the colors of the Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority attend a campaign rally for Kamala Harris.

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Denver has a new way for paying for sidewalks

by Rebecca Tauber

Sep 27, 2024

Property owners will pay $150 per year in a push to fix and build all the city’s sidewalks in a decade.

In Denver, most property owners will pay $150 annually starting in January to fund sidewalk repairs.

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The team

Nancy Farghalli Executive Producer

Maria Hollenhorst Producer II

Andie Corban Producer I

Sarah Leeson Producer I

Sean McHenry Director & Associate Producer II

Sofia Terenzio Associate Producer I

Jordan Mangi Assistant Digital Producer

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