On tonight’s program: Local elected people and public policy wonks seem to agree….Florida’s Amendment Three will decapitate city and county services; Everyone’s talking about the aforementioned Amendment Three. But there’s also an Amendment Two on the ballot. It also involves taxes, but for farmers; Florida voters will also be casting ballots on healthcare affordability in the upcoming election. It’s a matter of critical importance to most people; Florida local governments can no longer support things the state considers violations of the anti-DEI laws. That’s sent more than a few folks looking for other employment; And the aftermath of Hurricane Isaias is still a concern for small business owners in the storm’s path.

On tonight’s program: With just over a month and a half to go in the season, this year’s first hurricane closes in on Northwest Florida; After Hurricane Michael’s devastation in 2018, residents of one Florida beach town are taking storms a lot more serious than they used to; The back and forth battle over Amendment Three ramps up as election day approaches; Voters in some Florida counties are facing both up and down property tax measures on next month’s ballot; Another reason to hate mosquitoes? They’re spreading Dengue Fever in Florida; A former Florida surgeon general warns against the current anti-vaccine policies in the state’s Department of Health; And Florida’s Alligator Alcatraz wasn’t “officially” a part of the federal government’s immigration enforcement effort. But there sure was a lot of taxpayer money used to pay for the detention center.

On tonight’s program: ICE agents target a Tallahassee food truck. And the community responds; It seems immigration enforcers in Florida are also after undocumented students’ Even as detention and deportation rates ramp up in Florida, at least one group of immigrants is determined to chart a better course for themselves; Florida’s Republican nominee for governor visits Florida A&M University and receives less than an enthusiastic welcome; Despite much public outcry, Florida has scheduled another black bear hunt. In fact, it’s already underway on private lands; And we’re heading into the flu season. And this year there’s a new vaccine that’s more effective than its predecessors.

On tonight’s program: Why are political debates suddenly falling out of favor? That would seen to be counterintuitive..; Florida’s already relaxed campaign laws just got a bit more relaxed; The state’s minimum wage is due for another increase come Oct. 1; The unrelenting culture war has demonized the nation’s immigrant community to a segment of the population already disposed to hear that message; Wonder of wonders! As long as anyone can remember, Florida had already experienced at least one hurricane by this time of the year. But THIS year? Nada….zero….zilch…..at least, so far; And those suffering from an especially virulent form of cancer continue their struggle to maintain a good quality of life despite the disease.

On tonight’s program: Local, state and federal candidates aren’t the only items on November’s Florida ballot. There are some pretty important and controversial constitutional amendments as well; Of all the amendments on the ballot, it’s the one about property tax reduction that’s drawing the most attention; President Trump may be against AI regulations, but it seems Governor DeSantis is taking a different tack. At the same time, Florida is moving to restrict the use of AI in public schools, along with state colleges; Alligator Alcatraz may be closed, but its grim reality continues to emerge; Florida’s jobless rate dropped slightly in August; And mental health therapy can take many forms….medication, counseling sessions and – believe it or not – board games.

On tonight’s program: On this 25th anniversary of a day that forever changed America, we’ll hear from some New York City first responders; A lady who lived just six blocks from the Twin Towers shares her thoughts on the tragedy; A journalism professor who experienced the 9/11 catastrophe firsthand explains how the event changed the news business; And changing climate, plus invasive competitors, are putting Florida’s Tupelo trees – and the treasured honey they make possible – in mortal danger.

The Justice Department has charged 28 people in California with voting crimes as Election Day nears. And, TikTok staff raised child safety concerns with executives, who failed to act, court records show.

Research on past recessions suggests downturns can accelerate automation. That raises the specter of a double whammy for workers.

Comic artist Dabin Han shares how backpacking as a novice has helped her push through discomfort and allowed her to make new friends across the country.

The warnings surfaced in a trove of unreported court records. "I have been fighting about fixing this for months with people who didn't think the harms are severe enough," wrote one executive.

Here's what's behind the fluctuating costs of everyday grocery items such as ground beef, eggs and chocolate chip cookies.

The new scholarship tax credit program could help public school families pay for some educational services, but advocates worry it could do more harm than good.

President Trump's up and down relationship with Russia is back on as he presses to find an end to the war in Ukraine amid high energy costs ahead of the U.S. midterms.

NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with former U.S. Ambassador to Russia Michael McFaul about President Trump's latest embrace of Russia and what it means for Ukraine and any hopes of peace.

The Department of Homeland Security says more than 100,000 people from Ukraine and several thousand from Sudan can stay in the U.S. — for now — without immediate risk of deportation.

Trump presses to find an end to the war in Ukraine while courting Russia, campaigning reaches fever pitch with Election Day two weeks away, DOJ charges 28 people in California with voting crimes.

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with actor and author B.J. Novak about his new book for babies and toddlers, "The Little Book With No Pictures."

NPR's Steve Inskeep visits the site of a future data center in Stokes County, North Carolina.

Health workers battling the ongoing Ebola outbreak in Congo are hindered by lack of data, budget cuts and a fearful community.

Midterm election day is just over two weeks away. What are some numbers on the mind of voters?

In Canada, the oil-rich province of Alberta votes in a referendum that could set it on a path toward separation, as Prime Minister Mark Carney warns of threats to Canadian unity.

Governors have been key in blocking or fulfilling the Trump agenda and 36 governors offices are up for election in 2026. Wisconsin offers a look at what's at stake.

Dublin, Ireland, is a longtime hub for American tech companies. A group of workers held a summit to discuss their concerns about AI in Irish workplaces and life.

Theater owners are clamoring to book You Can See Everything in additional locations after a very successful opening weekend. It's had the second best opening ever for a non-music documentary.

Inflation is affecting all of us. But when costs go up, lower-income households are especially vulnerable to credit creep — that’s when consumers use credit for more and more transactions. One survey found 29% of buy now, pay later users took out the loans to pay for groceries, double the percentage from just a couple of years ago. Also in this episode: What might happen to the labor market if Fed raises interest rates, how immigration crackdowns are tied to a 14-year homebuilder confidence low, and why political candidates are competing for AI attention.Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletter.Marketplace is more than a radio show. Check out our original reporting and financial literacy content at marketplace.org — and consider making an investment in our future.Read the stories in today’s episode:What will happen to the job market if the Fed raises interest rates?Struggling consumers are increasingly turning to high-cost credit for basic needsThis farmer was promised a $20,000 grant to go solar. USDA changed the rulesHow immigration crackdowns are tightening the construction labor marketCandidates campaign for AI attentionHome-based coffee shops provide unique perks for owners and customers

India’s economy, from one perspective, has a huge leg up on the U.S.: Its workforce is young and growing. “Marketplace” host Kai Ryssdal visited Mumbai to learn what that growth looks like on the ground. In this episode, Kai and ADP Chief Economist Nela Richardson visit a Mumbai-based healthcare startup that’s using AI to detect disesases early. They also reflect on the trip as a whole. Plus: Farmers face down high fertilizer prices and we break down the week’s inflation data. Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletter.Marketplace is more than a radio show. Check out our original reporting and financial literacy content at marketplace.org — and consider making an investment in our future.Read the stories in today’s episode:If inflation persists, what comes next?Farmers face high fertilizer prices — with no end in sightInside a global AI company built in rapidly-growing India

On Thursday, we got to see the second act of our monthly inflation double feature: the producer price index. Producer prices rose 1.3% in September, which is the largest jump since 2022 — and a hint at the risk that more consumer inflation is coming down the pipeline. Also on today's show: inflation outliers and a holiday spending preview. And later, continuing The Age of Work series, we head to a Mumbai-based clothing company looking to expand to domestic sales.Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletter.Marketplace is more than a radio show. Check out our original reporting and financial literacy content at marketplace.org — and consider making an investment in our future.Read the stories in today’s episode:Producer prices see biggest jump in four yearsNot everything is suffering from inflationConsumers expect to spend as much or more this holiday seasonA family business in Mumbai is finding growth in a complicated global economy

Inflation worsened in September, to 3.7% annually, up from 3.4% in August. Energy prices are mostly to blame, but the other slices of the economy are starting to show price stress. It’s no help that the cost to ship crude oil is up exponentially. In this episode, the dumpster fire that is war-inflated energy prices. Plus: Host Kai Ryssdal and ADP Chief Economist Nela Richardson visits a garment exporting business (with a familiar name) that provides job training for women in Mumbai. Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletter.Marketplace is more than a radio show. Check out our original reporting and financial literacy content at marketplace.org — and consider making an investment in our future.Read the stories in today’s episode:Inflation worsened in September. Blame energy prices — mostlyThe cost of shipping a tanker of crude oil has skyrocketed due to warA Mumbai company training and employing women in the slums

UnitedHealth Group just reported Q3 earnings: Total revenue was down but profits were up. How’s it possible? A decline in Medicaid enrollment, AI-driven billing tools, and some good ol’ corporate diversification. We’ll get into it. Also in this episode, we continue our coverage of the labor force in Mumbai with trips to an Oscar-winning visual effects studio and an English-language night school.Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletter.Marketplace is more than a radio show. Check out our original reporting and financial literacy content at marketplace.org — and consider making an investment in our future.Read the stories in today’s episode:"Can't go to the moon every quarter": Big banks' bumpy start to earning seasonMovie studios and night schools: Inside India's growing economyUnitedHealth stopped insuring some people. Its profits rose.What the low-hire, low-fire economy looks like for a new grad