Henry Epp

Henry Epp, a Marketplace reporter with a background in local journalism from Vermont, explores the maturing craft beer industry. He discusses why growth is slowing, highlighting rising costs and shifting consumer tastes. The conversation also touches on governmental power moves during the Trump administration's shutdown. Additionally, they delve into tech trends like the end of AOL dial-up and the implications of AI-generated content in college submissions, offering insights into the changing landscape of media and education.

Henry Epp, a Marketplace reporter focusing on policy and business, shares groundbreaking news about Medicare's upcoming 71% discount on diabetes and obesity drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy. This will significantly reduce costs from nearly $1,000 to just $274. Harshon Rattenpaul, a field reporter, introduces an innovative bidding system by Feeding America, utilizing 'fake cash' to optimize food donations for local banks, highlighting its potential to match supply with community needs while grappling with inherent scarcity issues.

Carla Javier, a Marketplace reporter focused on labor and education, reveals that recent college graduates are facing tougher job markets and a narrowing unemployment gap with high school diploma holders. Susan Schmidt, a senior portfolio manager, discusses the dominance of a few AI stocks in driving market growth, raising concerns about volatility. Henry Epp highlights ongoing talks for a U.S.-Taiwan semiconductor trade deal, which could strategically boost American manufacturing. Together, they unravel the complexities of today’s job market and economic landscape.

Henry Epp, a healthcare and pharmaceutical policy reporter, discusses a groundbreaking 71% discount on diabetes and obesity drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy, soon to significantly lower costs for Medicare recipients. Harshon Rattenpaul, a field reporter, delves into innovative bidding systems for food donations, revealing how a points-based market helps food banks prioritize what they need most. Both guests highlight the intricate balance of negotiation in healthcare and food security.

Henry Epp, a Marketplace reporter focused on technology and cybersecurity, discusses the recent Cloudflare outage that impacted numerous websites and highlights the concentration of internet providers. Samantha Fields, also a reporter, delves into the looming crisis for 24 million ACA marketplace enrollees as expiring subsidies threaten to double their health insurance costs. She shares an impactful personal story of a freelancer facing skyrocketing premiums and offers crucial advice on preparing for potential subsidy losses and enrolling for coverage.