Caitlin Tan

Amy Scott, a Marketplace reporter, leads a discussion with Andrew Prokop, a senior correspondent at Vox, who explores America's growing skepticism towards economists. Caitlin Tan, a reporter for Wyoming Public Radio, shares exciting insights into innovative projects at the University of Wyoming that aim to repurpose coal for sustainable uses. The panel also discusses housing market predictions for 2026, highlighting factors like declining mortgage rates and shifting affordability, all while factoring in the economic impacts of recent inflation reports.

This week features Mahira Rivers, a taste expert, diving into the rising trend of sour foods. She explains how flavors are evolving from childhood nostalgia to adult sophistication. Joining her is Mitchell Hartman, who sheds light on Nvidia's anticipated earnings and its pivotal role in the AI boom. Henry App discusses how upcoming big-box retailer earnings will reflect consumer behavior as the holiday season approaches, while Caitlin Tan explores the economic transitions in coal towns pivoting to nuclear projects.

Henry App, a Marketplace retail reporter, dives into upcoming big-box retailer earnings, offering insights into consumer behavior just in time for the holidays. Mitchell Hartman discusses NVIDIA's earnings and the hype surrounding AI-driven chips. Caitlin Tan shares the economic implications of a new nuclear project in Kemmerer, Wyoming, highlighting its transition from coal. Meanwhile, food writer Mahira Rivers explores the booming trend of sour snacks, linking their popularity to millennial nostalgia and online engagement.