Samantha Fields

Mentioned in 10 analyzed podcast episodes across 3 shows

A Marketplace reporter who covers consumer economics and market trends. Fields has reported on major retail developments including eBay's acquisition of Depop and its generational marketing implications, as well as tariff policy and its effects on consumer recovery and refunds. Her work appears regularly on Marketplace programs focused on how business decisions and economic policy impact everyday consumers.

Appears On

Marketplace All-in-One Marketplace Morning Report Marketplace

Episode Appearances

Marketplace All-in-One · May 6, 2026

Insurers ease up on prior authorization

“Reported on insurer prior authorization changes and patient/doctor frustrations with approval processes”

Prior Authorization RequirementsInsurance Industry RegulationChronic Disease Management

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Marketplace Morning Report · May 6, 2026

Insurers ease up on prior authorization

“Reported on insurer prior authorization changes and patient impact”

Prior Authorization ReformInsurance Industry RegulationPatient Access to Care

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Marketplace · May 5, 2026

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

“Reported on Philadelphia's rising unemployment and structural barriers to employment”

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 8, 2026

U.S. Treasurys aren't selling like they used to

“Explained differences between CPI and PCE inflation measures and their real-time importance”

U.S. Treasury Market DynamicsForeign Investment in U.S. DebtFiscal Deficit and National Debt

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Marketplace All-in-One · Apr 8, 2026

U.S. Treasurys aren't selling like they used to

“Explained differences between PCE and CPI inflation measures and data collection lag”

U.S. Treasury Financing and Foreign Investment DeclineMacroeconomic Phases and Global Recession RiskFiscal Deficit and Debt Sustainability

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Marketplace All-in-One · Apr 1, 2026

The wider consequences of war

“Covered fuel price spikes and their impact on airline pricing and consumer travel costs”

Middle East geopolitical conflict and business impactFuel price inflation and airline pricing strategyInternational airfare and fuel surcharge trends

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Marketplace Morning Report · Apr 1, 2026

The wider consequences of war

“Covered rising fuel prices and their impact on airline fares and consumer travel costs”

Middle East geopolitical conflict economic impactOil and energy price volatilityAirline fuel surcharges and pricing strategy

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Marketplace Morning Report · Feb 24, 2026

AI anxieties and market tumbles

“Marketplace reporter covering eBay's acquisition of Depop and its implications for generational marketing”

Artificial Intelligence Economic ImpactAI Job Displacement and White-Collar DisruptionStock Market Volatility and Sentiment

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Marketplace · Feb 23, 2026

Let's talk about the new Trump tariff

“Marketplace reporter investigating tariff refund mechanisms and consumer recovery prospects.”

Trump Tariff Policy and Section 122 AuthoritySupreme Court Trade Ruling and IEPA InvalidationSmall Business Impact of Tariffs

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Marketplace All-in-One · Feb 23, 2026

Let's talk about the new Trump tariff

“Marketplace reporter covering tariff refund prospects and consumer recovery challenges”

Trump Tariff Policy and Section 122 AuthoritySupreme Court Trade Ruling and IEPA InvalidationSmall Business Impact of Tariffs

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