Daniel Ackerman

Mentioned in 12 analyzed podcast episodes across 4 shows

Appears On

Marketplace Marketplace All-in-One Marketplace Morning Report 99% Invisible

Episode Appearances

Marketplace · May 14, 2026

Trump & Co. take a trip to China

“Reported on retail sales, business inventories, and consumer spending patterns for the episode”

Retail Sales and Consumer Spending PatternsInflation Impact on Consumer BehaviorU.S.-China Economic Relations and Decoupling

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Marketplace · May 5, 2026

Let's check in on the U.S. trade deficit

“Reported on home remodeling industry slowdown and labor challenges from immigration enforcement”

Treasury Bond Yields and Long-Term Interest RatesU.S. Trade Deficit and Tariff Policy EffectivenessGeopolitical Impact on Energy Markets and Inflation

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Marketplace · Apr 28, 2026

Central banks move in step, for now

“Reported on consumer confidence survey and spending behavior despite economic concerns”

Central Bank Monetary Policy CoordinationFederal Reserve Interest Rate ExpectationsMedicaid Reimbursement Rate Cuts

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Marketplace All-in-One · Apr 23, 2026

Yet another stockpile scramble

“Reported on manufacturing sector growth driven by precautionary stockpiling rather than genuine demand”

Short squeeze mechanics and market volatilityManufacturing sector precautionary stockpilingOil price shocks and government price controls

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Marketplace · Apr 23, 2026

Yet another stockpile scramble

“Reported on manufacturing sector growth driven by precautionary stockpiling and supply chain fears”

Short squeeze mechanics and meme stock volatilityManufacturing sector strength and precautionary inventory buildingPrice caps as economic policy tool and historical precedent

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Marketplace All-in-One · Apr 7, 2026

The crackdown on prediction market insider trading

“Reported on consumer inflation expectations and Fed policy implications”

Petrodollar System and De-DollarizationConsumer Inflation ExpectationsInsider Trading in Prediction Markets

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Marketplace · Apr 7, 2026

The crackdown on prediction market insider trading

“Reported on consumer inflation expectations and Fed policy implications from New York Fed survey data”

Inflation Expectations and Consumer BehaviorPetrodollar System and Currency AlternativesPrediction Market Regulation and Insider Trading

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Marketplace All-in-One · Apr 2, 2026

When will oil markets recover?

“Marketplace correspondent reporting on Permian Basin producer reluctance to increase drilling despite high oil prices”

Oil Market Recovery TimelineStrait of Hormuz Geopolitical RiskCrude Oil Price Forecasting

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Marketplace · Apr 2, 2026

When will oil markets recover?

“Correspondent investigating Permian Basin producer reluctance to increase drilling despite high oil prices”

Oil Market Recovery Timeline and PricingStrait of Hormuz Strategic ImportanceU.S. Tariff Policy Volatility and Economic Impact

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Marketplace · Mar 31, 2026

A fuel-driven economy

“Reports on coal market resurgence and energy transition implications in Asia”

Aluminum commodity pricing and supply chain disruptionWar-driven energy market volatility and natural gas shortagesCoal resurgence in Asia and climate policy suspension

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Marketplace Morning Report · Feb 25, 2026

The TL;DR of Trump's SOTU

“Marketplace reporter covering NVIDIA's quarterly results and competitive landscape”

Tariff Policy and Trade LawSupreme Court Tariff RulingSection 122 Trade Authority

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99% Invisible · Feb 10, 2026

Artistic License Redux

“Reporter who investigated license plate history and interviewed collectors about the cultural significance of plate designs”

License Plate Design HistoryCompelled Speech DoctrineFirst Amendment and Government Speech

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