Best Utah Tech Radio Podcasts (2025)

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Some trade deficit whiplash 8:16

31m ago8:16

8:16

The trade deficit — the difference between what the U.S. imports and what it exports — shrank by the most ever recorded in a single month in April. That news follows the largest widening of the trade deficit on record in the first quarter. We'll unpack what to make of it all. Also, service sector activity falls as tariffs take a bite, and predictiv…

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A creative way to get federal money sent back 6:54

4h ago6:54

6:54

Expect the White House to keep trying to claw back money that Congress appropriated and that the Trump administration is supposed to spend. Administration officials think they’ve found a loophole in the law that runs out the clock on federal funding through a process known as rescission. We'll hear more. Plus, a group of Altadena homeowners who los…

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India takes the U.S. to task over tariffs 6:31

4h ago6:31

6:31

From the BBC World Service: India formally takes its dispute with the U.S. to the World Trade Organization, challenging Washington’s global tariffs on cars. Then, Estonia, Lithuania and Latvia work to stop Russia's fleet of illegal oil tankers from passing through the Baltic Sea. And later, students at the University of Havana in Cuba boycott class…

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How a high-tech farm in Canada is winning in the trade war 5:03

5h ago5:03

5:03

We've been looking at how technology is changing agriculture. Last month, we visited Central California where there's new investment in everything from electric tractors and leaf sensors to upskilling farmworkers. Today, Marketplace’s Kimberly Adams visits our neighbor to the north. Specifically, Canada's first fully-automated greenhouse. It's cost…

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Why employers are flocking to Utah County 25:31

17h ago25:31

25:31

Provo, Utah, which sits in one of the youngest counties of the U.S., has attracted some major employers in recent years. This week, “Marketplace” host Kai Ryssdal and ADP chief economist Nela Richardson visit and meet with some employers to find out why Provo’s young population and LDS community make a strong labor pool. Plus, a brief history of “t…

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U.S. doubles tariffs on steel and aluminum 7:00

3h ago7:00

7:00

The White House triggered a sharp increase in tariffs on imported metals on Wednesday. The tax at the border is now 50%. But one trading partner got an exemption: the UK. Our BBC colleague Leanna Byrne joins us to explain. Also on the program: federal funding cuts hit the arts. We check in with the Brooklyn Conservatory of Music after the nonprofit…

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Introducing the artificial meteorologist 6:54

6h ago6:54

6:54

Microsoft has unveiled a weather forecasting approach that makes its predictions using artificial intelligence. Google, Nvidia and Huawei are all using AI to try to make weather predictions more precise. And as hurricane season gets underway, we look into what it could mean for the broader economy. But first, how higher steel and aluminum tariffs c…

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The EU, Canada and Mexico are in the tariffs line of fire 6:40

1d ago6:40

6:40

From the BBC World Service: The U.S. is doubling tariffs on most imported steel and aluminum, raising them from 25% to 50%. The stakes are extremely high — around one quarter of all steel and half of all aluminum used in the U.S. is imported. Meanwhile, the European Commission is unveiling its 2026 budget proposal, and Wednesday marks the deadline …

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A test to weed out AI-generated deepfake images 6:58

2h ago6:58

6:58

AI-generated deepfakes are everywhere on social media. Now, you can take a test developed by Northwestern University to see how well you spot them. Marketplace’s Nova Safo took the test, sifting through a bunch of real and fake images. He got five out of six right, which is the average in a study Northwestern conducted. Lead researcher Matt Groh al…

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What if government data becomes untrustworthy? 25:38

2h ago25:38

25:38

The GOP’s budget bill, now at the Senate, includes proposed cuts to federal statistical agencies. That could make government data narrower and less reliable. And when governments fail to put out dependable data? “It ends up being a real drag on the economy,” said economist Laura Veldkamp. Also in this episode: We visit an entrepreneurship hub in Pr…

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Medical debt and your credit: It's changing and we have an update 6:57

2d ago6:57

6:57

Money borrowed for hospitalization is seen by many as different from paying what you owe for consumer goods: The debt is seldom from discretionary spending. The Biden-era Consumer Financial Protection Bureau had moved to protect credit scores from medical debt, but the agency is now reversing course. A nonprofit called Undue Medical Debt, led by CE…

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The hard path to rebuilding, with "This Old House Radio Hour" 52:03

7h ago52:03

52:03

"This Old House Radio Hour" — now a radio show and a podcast — helps listeners tackle home projects both big and small. "Marketplace Morning Report" host David Brancaccio is on that program this week, talking about the process of rebuilding his Altadena home after it was destroyed by the January wildfires.…

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Tariffs and economic growth, both globally and at the checkout line 6:51

8h ago6:51

6:51

The world will see lower economic growth due to tariffs and tariff uncertainty, according to the OECD. Global economic growth will fall below three percent this year, and the slowdown is expected to be most concentrated in the U.S., Canada, Mexico and China. Also on the program: how steel and aluminum tariffs could drive up grocery prices, and the …

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Global growth set for decline, as ballooning government debts take hold 6:26

2d ago6:26

6:26

From the BBC World Service: The global economy is losing steam, according to the OECD, which now forecasts growth to fall to just 2.9% this year and next. The Paris-based Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development — which represents most of the world’s advanced economies — issued its warning as trade tensions between the U.S. and China …

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What is the lottery, and how does it work? 26:41

2d ago26:41

26:41

It’s a new season of “Million Bazillion!” In this episode, Ryan and Bridget dive into the world of lotteries after listener Oskar asked how they work. With the help of a talking stat(istics) cat, they learn just how tricky it is to win big. But like many lottery hopefuls, the pair still buys a ticket with a plan they think will help them beat the o…

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The startups bringing brain-computer interfaces to market 11:17

11h ago11:17

11:17

On this episode of “Marketplace Tech,” host Meghan McCarty Carino spoke with Christopher Mims, a tech journalist at The Wall Street Journal, about the recent evolution of brain computer interfaces — technology that has enabled people with paralysis to move prosthetic limbs or type out communication using computer implants in their brains — and the …

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How many trade wars are we in right now? 25:40

22h ago25:40

25:40

It depends on who you ask. But we can all agree that this round of tariffs is not the same as the ones President Trump enacted during his first term. In this episode, we compare the tariffs of 2018 to the chaotic rollouts and rollbacks of 2025. Plus: We visit Utah County, one of the youngest areas in the U.S., with ADP chief economist Nela Richards…

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Defaulting on debt isn't the only way to scare investors 6:53

3d ago6:53

6:53

As the GOP tax and spending bill moves through Congress, questions about the U.S. debt have not gone away. Over the weekend, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the U.S. would never default on its debt. But the U.S. doesn't have to actually default in order to lose the confidence of investors, who would in turn charge the U.S. more to borrow. Plu…

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U.S.-China trade truce is on shaky ground 6:52

1d ago6:52

6:52

Tensions are once again escalating between the world's two largest economies. Last week, President Trump accused China of violating the terms of the trade truce, with the U.S. Trade Representative accusing China of restricting the flow of critical minerals. And on Monday, China accused the U.S. of violating the agreement with new restrictions on th…

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Britain boosts its defense spending 6:52

1d ago6:52

6:52

From the BBC World Service: Britain will boost its nuclear-powered attack submarine fleet to move to a state of "warfighting readiness,” as Prime Minister Keir Starmer declined to set a precise date for when UK defense spending would hit 3% of GDP.By Marketplace

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Police use new AI tool that can identify someone without facial features 10:18

3d ago10:18

10:18

Facial recognition systems use artificial intelligence to analyze patterns in faces, and they've come under increasing scrutiny, particularly in policing. There have been multiple instances of false positives leading to the arrest and detainment of innocent people. There's no federal regulation of this technology, but at least a dozen states have l…

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Where's the job market headed? 25:58

6d ago25:58

25:58

The economic reports out this week gave a fuzzy view of the economy, but next week will be all about jobs: job openings, labor productivity, and the latest jobs report. So far this year, employment has been pretty even-keeled — despite tariff uncertainty. Will May data be any different? Also in this episode: A field guide to the ultra-wealthy and a…

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JetBlue and United announce new partnership 6:59

6d ago6:59

6:59

It's not a merger, but the two airlines are teaming up. JetBlue and United announced the partnership, called BlueSky, on Thursday to sell each others’ flights and link up their loyalty programs and more. Plus: Do soccer fans want pre-match entertainment and halftime shows?By Marketplace

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Appeals court allows Trump's tariffs to continue for now 7:08

6d ago7:08

7:08

Wednesday began with President Trump's sweeping April 2nd tariffs on track. Later that day, those import taxes were ruled illegal. Here on this Friday, that ruling is on hold, with tariffs still in place. Also on the show: Why more parents are struggling financially than just a few years ago, and how consumer spending is shaping this year's summer …

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The waters are clearing for Japan’s seafood exports 7:32

6d ago7:32

7:32

From the BBC World Service: China has agreed to start lifting its ban on Japanese fish, almost two years after it blocked imports over the release of treated wastewater from the Fukushima nuclear plant. Russia made more than $25 billion last year exporting fossil fuels to the European Union; that's $4.5 billion more than the E.U. gave Kyiv in aid. …

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Utah Tech Radio Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

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Utah Tech Radio

Utah Tech Radio

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Marketplace All-in-One

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Circus Browns Not a Side Show

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Radio Free Zion

Austen Allred

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Some trade deficit whiplash 8:16

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A creative way to get federal money sent back 6:54

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India takes the U.S. to task over tariffs 6:31

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How a high-tech farm in Canada is winning in the trade war 5:03

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Why employers are flocking to Utah County 25:31

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U.S. doubles tariffs on steel and aluminum 7:00

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Introducing the artificial meteorologist 6:54

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The EU, Canada and Mexico are in the tariffs line of fire 6:40

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A test to weed out AI-generated deepfake images 6:58

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What if government data becomes untrustworthy? 25:38

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Medical debt and your credit: It's changing and we have an update 6:57

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The hard path to rebuilding, with "This Old House Radio Hour" 52:03

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Tariffs and economic growth, both globally and at the checkout line 6:51

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Global growth set for decline, as ballooning government debts take hold 6:26

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What is the lottery, and how does it work? 26:41

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The startups bringing brain-computer interfaces to market 11:17

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How many trade wars are we in right now? 25:40

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Defaulting on debt isn't the only way to scare investors 6:53

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U.S.-China trade truce is on shaky ground 6:52

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Britain boosts its defense spending 6:52

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Police use new AI tool that can identify someone without facial features 10:18

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Where's the job market headed? 25:58

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JetBlue and United announce new partnership 6:59

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Appeals court allows Trump's tariffs to continue for now 7:08

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The waters are clearing for Japan’s seafood exports 7:32

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