Motley Fool Money - Economic Data Catch-Up

Emily Flippen is joined by Jason Hall and Jeff Santoro to sort through the first real wave of economic releases since the government shutdown, and discuss what investors should do when data comes with warning labels.

  • What CPI, retail sales, and job reports say (or don’t say) about consumer strength
  • How investors should think about investing with imperfect data
  • What reports are still coming, where revisions might hit, and what we’re watching heading into the new year

Companies discussed: CTRE, WMT, COST


Host: Emily Flippen, Jeff Santoro, Jason Hall
Producer: Anand Chokkavelu
Engineer: Bart Shannon


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Stuff They Don't Want You To Know - CLASSIC: What is ‘Antifa?’

If you've been watching the news, you've probably heard journalists and pundits throwing around the word "antifa," often in relation to protests. The phrase, a portmanteau of "anti-fascist," has been used to describe multiple groups and individuals. It's become the subject of several conspiracy theories as well - but what exactly is "antifa"? Tune in to learn more.

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State of the World from NPR - Looking Back: Sudan’s Capital, Ravaged by War

As we look back at our international reporters' most memorable stories of the last year we get a glimpse inside the shattered city of Khartoum, Sudan, in April of 2025.  The capital city was destroyed by the two-year civil war and is in the process of trying to recover.

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Global News Podcast - Epstein files: New revelations about Trump

In a newly released email, a US government investigator says that President Donald Trump flew on Jeffrey Epstein’s plane many more times than was previously reported. Also: Ukraine says it's suffering widespread power cuts after another night of deadly Russian air attacks; US regulators approve a pill version of the weight loss drug Wegovy; we hear what it's like to have a baby in Bethlehem; and how can you ensure that you'll keep your New Year's resolutions?

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WSJ Minute Briefing - U.S. Economy Grew Unexpectedly in the Third Quarter

Plus, a jury orders Johnson & Johnson to pay over $1.5 billion in a lawsuit alleging its talc products caused cancer. And as car prices rise, consumers are increasingly seeking out longer-term auto loans. Alex Ossola hosts.

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Marketplace All-in-One - Disney and OpenAI and short videos, oh my!

A little over a week ago, Disney became the first major media company to strike a content licensing deal with Sora, OpenAI's short-form video platform. This means that people on Sora can start making videos with Disney characters. Today, we'll chat about what it means for consumers, the companies, and artists in the entertainment industry. But first: GDP growth jumped in the third quarter, and it was not just consumers buying stuff.

Focus on Africa - Kidnapped Nigerian schoolchildren are free

Nigeria is facing renewed concern over mass kidnappings, after reports of another abduction involving dozens of people. This happened hours after 130 schoolchildren who were earlier abducted were returned to state authorities.

Also Kenya’s marathon great Eliud Kipchoge speaks to the BBC about discipline, motivation and what continues to drive him after years at the top of his sport. Often described as one of the greatest distance runners of all time, he reflects on pressure, purpose and life beyond records and medals.

Presenter : Nkechi Ogbonna Producers: Bella Twine, Keikantse Shumba, Chiamaka Dike, Blessing Aderogba Technical Producer: Mbarak Abdallah Senior Producer: Daniel Dadzie Editors: Samuel Murunga and Maryam Abdalla

Focus on Africa - Kidnapped Nigerian schoolchildren are free

Nigeria is facing renewed concern over mass kidnappings, after reports of another abduction involving dozens of people. This happened hours after 130 schoolchildren who were earlier abducted were returned to state authorities.

Also Kenya’s marathon great Eliud Kipchoge speaks to the BBC about discipline and what continues to drive him after years at the top of his sport. Often described as one of the greatest distance runners of all time, he reflects on life beyond records and medals.

Presenter : Nkechi Ogbonna Producers: Bella Twine, Keikantse Shumba, Chiamaka Dike, Blessing Aderogba Technical Producer: Mbarak Abdallah Senior Producer: Daniel Dadzie Editors: Samuel Murunga and Maryam Abdalla