Marketplace · October 9, 2026 · 25m 17s

Surprise, you've got medical bills!

Marketplace covers the unintended consequences of a 2020 surprise medical billing law, where costs shifted to employers instead of being resolved. The episode also examines the K-shaped recovery in agriculture, where some farms thrive while others struggle. Plus, a look at the disconnect between the stock market and the real economy, and Cole Brauer’s story of finding a support network during her solo sail around the world.

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Surprise Billing Law Shifts Costs to Employers

The 2020 No Surprises Act intended to end unexpected out-of-network medical bills for patients, but the arbitration process has led to disputes between hospitals and insurers, leaving employers to bear the additional costs.

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Agriculture Economy Goes K-Shaped

The agricultural sector is experiencing a K-shaped divergence, with large commodity farms thriving while smaller, specialty, or livestock operations confront mounting challenges.

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