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Trump wants German carmakers to "become American car companies." How would that work exactly?
by
David Brancaccio
, Alex Schroeder
and Nic Perez
Oct 17, 2024
Incentives for German automakers to build vehicles here — or penalties for imports — could inspire a shift in operations.
What calculus should companies make when making a political stand?
by
David Brancaccio
and Ariana Rosas
Sep 20, 2024
Companies risk alienating a portion of their customer base if their political positions don't fit with their brand identities, warns marketing professor Eric Van Steenburg.
Sticker Mule's CEO on his experience bringing politics into the workplace
by
David Brancaccio
, Nic Perez
and Ariana Rosas
Sep 16, 2024
Anthony Constantino of custom merch site Sticker Mule took to X after Donald Trump's July assassination attempt, voicing his support for Trump and denouncing political hate.
Economic issues take the stage during the presidential debate
Sep 11, 2024
Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris sparred over various topics, including tariffs and inflation.
How do Kamala Harris and Donald Trump's economic policy proposals stack up?
Sep 9, 2024
We do the numbers on how much each candidate's plans will add to the national debt and impact voters.
Where the Trump and Harris campaigns agree on care proposals
Sep 5, 2024
We'll do the the numbers on the long-term impacts of safety net programs.
No political party can take union voters for granted
by
Ellen Rolfes
Aug 16, 2024
Democrats and Republicans want to win over union voters. Plus, the impact of extreme heat on Americans' utility bills. Subscribe to get the "Make Me Smart" newsletter every Friday!
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What if tips weren't taxed?
Aug 13, 2024
Both Donald Trump and Kamala Harris support eliminating federal taxes on tips. It might attract votes from tipped workers, who make up 2.5% of the American labor force. But what would it mean for tax policy?
Why the so-called “left behind” bloc might be doing better than you think
by
David Brancaccio
, Nic Perez
and Alex Schroeder
Aug 13, 2024
The Economist digs into data regarding those who lost their jobs in manufacturing.
What can we learn from political polarization in a Michigan swing county?
Aug 9, 2024
Marketplace's Nancy Marshall-Genzer visited Kent County, Michigan, to hear how voters there feel about the economy. Here's what she learned.