Best Convenience Store Food Service Podcasts (2025)

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Trump administration gives ICE access to Medicaid records 26:01

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The Trump administration has agreed to share the data of millions of Medicaid enrollees with Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials in an effort to locate immigrants who may be undocumented in the U.S. We discuss the implications of this agreement. And, we explain a White House executive order in the works than plans to target AI models seen…

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Will August bring a wave of trade deals or a hike in tariffs? 25:42

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We’re starting to see the first real evidence of President Trump’s tariffs showing up in consumer prices. But are these manageable, one-time price increases or the early signs of runaway inflation? Ana Swanson at The New York Times and Sudeep Reddy at MSNBC weigh in. Also on the show: what the latest spending cuts say about the balance of power in …

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$9 billion about to be clawed back 6:54

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Late last night, the House approved a bill taking back nearly $1 billion from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, which distributes funding to public radio and TV stations, and roughly $8 billion in foreign aid. We'll give an explainer about what's in the bill. Then, from Marketplace's "Age of Work" series, we'll hear how a woman at a U.K. bus…

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Can a slush fund transform rural health care? 6:39

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The GOP tax law made huge cuts to Medicaid, but some lawmakers were able to set aside $50 billion for rural health. People who live in the nation’s rural areas have more chronic disease, die younger, and make less money. But some rural hospital and clinic leaders worry the infusion won’t reach the right places. Also on the show: Crypto week draws t…

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"We are all looking for more independency from American defense" 6:49

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From the BBC World Service: In an exclusive interview with the BBC, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz accepted U.S. accusations that Europe has done too little to fund its defense and security. It follows an interview with U.S. President Donald Trump this week, in which he backed the NATO military alliance. Also: Brazil's President Luiz Inácio Lula …

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Bytes: Week in Review - Crypto Week 8:03

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This week on Marketplace Tech Bytes: Week in Review, leaders of tech, energy and private equity promised to invest more than $90 billion to build an AI hub Pennsylvania. Plus, the Trump Administration says chipmaker Nvidia can sell its semiconductors to China again, following a brief ban. But first, Crypto Week wraps up on Capitol Hill. Congress ad…

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How immigration can bolster an aging workforce 25:34

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As a nation’s workforce grows older, innovation and delayed retirement can keep economic gears turning. But so can immigration. In this episode, “Marketplace” host Kai Ryssdal and ADP’s Nela Richardson visit Peckham, a neighborhood in South London that’s long been home to generations of immigrants from all over the world, to understand how newcomer…

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Senate votes to cut funds for public media, foreign aid 15:36

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The Senate approved the Trump administration’s rescission package today, which proposes taking back $9 billion in federal funding already allocated for programs such as public media and foreign aid. We’ll get into the implications for the bipartisan nature of the budgeting process. Plus, we explain the latest development of a lawsuit against Meta C…

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Why beef prices have been climbing 6:39

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It's summer grilling season, and beef prices are at an all-time high. Ground beef prices have increased 45% in the last 10 years as cow inventory in the U.S. has dwindled. This means that people and businesses with a hankering for beef are having to get creative. But first: The president says he likely won't fire the head of the Federal Reserve, an…

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The president versus the Fed chair 6:47

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President Donald Trump wants Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell to cut interest rates. But the Fed makes that call based on analyzing the economy, not a president's wishes. This has some concerned that the president is looking for a pretext to fire Powell — like costly renovations to the Fed's DC headquarters. Plus, these are the dog days of summe…

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Takeover trouble in the world of convenience stores 6:34

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From the BBC World Service: The Canadian firm Couche-Tard, best known for Circle K, is walking away from a $47 billion bid to buy Japan’s Seven & i, the parent company of 7-Eleven. Couche-Tard says it faced a “calculated campaign of obfuscation and delay” from the Japanese side. Then, Americans are firing up their grills this summer, but they’re ge…

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ICE uses insurance fraud database to search for deportation targets 7:09

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Marketplace's Meghan McCarty Carino speaks with Joseph Cox, a reporter at the tech news site 404 Media, about his recent reporting on how ICE is uses ISO ClaimSearch, among other databases, to find deportation targets.By Marketplace

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Can robots help us care for an aging population? 26:13

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The number of people 85 years and older is expected to double in the U.K. over the next couple of decades. Apian, a London-based health care logistics company that partners with the National Health Service, thinks automation can help. We visit Apian to understand how automated robots could ease the burden of caring for an aging population. Also in …

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Are Trump's tariffs starting to impact prices? 15:45

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According to the latest consumer price index, the reported prices of several items, including apparel and household furnishings, increased in June, suggesting some preliminary effects of the Trump administration’s tariff policies. We discuss President Donald Trump’s response calling for the Federal Reserve to lower interest rates, and why it’s so c…

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Who's going back to the office and who's not 6:33

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More than five years after the start of the pandemic, we’re learning more about who's working in person and who isn't. Labor Department data shows 29% of men work from home, down from 34% two years ago. But the number of women working remotely has stayed flat at 36%. We'll discuss what to make of the dynamic. Also: Wholesale inflation remains uncha…

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Inflation outstripped wage growth last month 7:00

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Real average hourly earnings fell in June. Just one month of data doesn't make a trend, but forces at work in both the labor market and inflation data could further eat into Americans' wages. We'll unpack. Then, President Donald Trump’s bill to claw back federal funding for foreign aid programs and public broadcasting could get a final vote in the …

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Britain's inflation keeps creeping up 6:38

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From the BBC World Service: The annual inflation rate in the United Kingdom clocked in higher than expected in the month of June, at 3.6%. Much of inflation's stickiness there has to do with rising food and gasoline prices. Meanwhile, U.K. Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced steps to encourage people to invest in stocks and shares. Also on today's s…

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Right to repair hits the battlefield 10:28

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Know how some companies intentionally make it hard for customers to fix their own gadgets? In the armed forces, as military contractors consolidate and equipment becomes increasingly software-driven, it's become a problem. Now, some Pentagon leaders are talking about adding right to repair provisions into procurement contracts. Marketplace’s Nova S…

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Want to understand our aging workforce? Look to the U.K. 25:43

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By 2050, around a quarter of people in the U.K. will be 65 or older — about ten years before the U.S. reaches that milestone. For our ongoing “Age of Work” series, host Kai Ryssdal and ADP chief economist Nela Richardson take a trip to across the pond to understand how businesses and the government are preparing for an aging population. Plus, hear …

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How could Medicaid cuts affect long-term care? 19:54

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The One Big Beautiful Bill Act is projected to cut Medicaid spending by more than $1 trillion. The law changes eligibility rules, and some predictions estimate at least 10.5 million people will be eliminated from the program. “For some adults, Medicaid will step in and help pay for care at home, or if care at home is not available, for care in nurs…

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The tea on tariffs 9:13

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New tariff threats are piling up. The president has threatened higher tariffs on goods from the EU and on anyone who trades with Russia. The EU is preparing retaliatory tariffs in response. Stuck in the middle of this tariff whirlwind are small businesses. Today, we check in with the owner of a Virginia tea shop to discover how her store is faring.…

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What Texas stands to lose in a trade war with the EU 6:51

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The Texas economy is among the most vulnerable in the country when it comes to the threat of escalating tariffs. While much of the focus has been on trade with Mexico due to tightly integrated supply chains, the future of European trade with Texas is also uncertain. We'll hear what's at stake. Plus, Nvidia can sell chips in China again, and, from M…

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Trump on NATO, Brexit, and more 6:39

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From the BBC World Service: President Donald Trump says he backs NATO now that countries in the military alliance boosted funding. The president's comments are part of a wide-ranging exclusive interview with the BBC and follow a threat of tariffs for Russia if there's no ceasefire with Ukraine in 50 days. We'll hear a bit of the conversation. Then,…

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From 'rizz' to 'unalive': How social media algorithms are changing the way we talk 9:11

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Marketplace’s Meghan McCarty Carino speaks with Adam Aleksic, author of the new book “Algospeak: How Social Media Is Transforming the Future of Language." He’s a trained linguist and also an influencer who goes by the handle "Etymology Nerd" online. True to his name, he told us what he means when he uses the term “algospeak.”…

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Why does organic food cost more than non-organic food? 28:24

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Listener Cecilia wrote in to ask: “Why does organic food cost more than non organic food?” And she's right! Certified organic foods do usually cost more than other options. Bridget and Ryan dive into the question with the help of Stephanie Hughes, Marketplace's reporter on the organic farming beat. Ryan's inspired to try his own hand at organic far…

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Trump administration gives ICE access to Medicaid records 26:01

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Will August bring a wave of trade deals or a hike in tariffs? 25:42

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$9 billion about to be clawed back 6:54

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Can a slush fund transform rural health care? 6:39

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"We are all looking for more independency from American defense" 6:49

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Bytes: Week in Review - Crypto Week 8:03

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How immigration can bolster an aging workforce 25:34

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Senate votes to cut funds for public media, foreign aid 15:36

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Why beef prices have been climbing 6:39

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The president versus the Fed chair 6:47

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Takeover trouble in the world of convenience stores 6:34

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ICE uses insurance fraud database to search for deportation targets 7:09

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Can robots help us care for an aging population? 26:13

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Are Trump's tariffs starting to impact prices? 15:45

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Who's going back to the office and who's not 6:33

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Inflation outstripped wage growth last month 7:00

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Britain's inflation keeps creeping up 6:38

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Right to repair hits the battlefield 10:28

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Want to understand our aging workforce? Look to the U.K. 25:43

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How could Medicaid cuts affect long-term care? 19:54

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The tea on tariffs 9:13

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What Texas stands to lose in a trade war with the EU 6:51

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Trump on NATO, Brexit, and more 6:39

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From 'rizz' to 'unalive': How social media algorithms are changing the way we talk 9:11

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Why does organic food cost more than non-organic food? 28:24