Marketplace examines the Chevron-Iraq pipeline deal, a preliminary agreement that signals oil companies' expectations that the Iran war will drag on. The show also explores the booming influencer marketing industry and how talent managers are now representing social media stars. A food critic traces the evolution of Las Vegas buffets from cheap draws to gourmet experiences. Finally, the team unpacks the economic underpinnings of America's 'fun shortage' as leisure spending fails to keep up with rising costs and uncertainty.
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Chevron signed a preliminary agreement to negotiate a pipeline bypassing the Strait of Hormuz, a sign that energy firms expect the war with Iran to continue.
As sponsored content ad spending grows, talent managers are increasingly representing social media influencers, handling their brand deals and careers.