The Supreme Court's Monday ruling grants the president greater authority over agencies previously considered independent, carving out an exception for the Federal Reserve. The episode also explores why transportation costs are climbing, the state of large infrastructure projects, Comcast's decision to spin off NBCUniversal, and the growing business of estate sales in Los Angeles. Hosted by Kai Ryssdal, Marketplace brings the economic angle to each of these stories.
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Supreme Court expands presidential power over independent agencies
The Supreme Court ruled on Monday to expand presidential authority over agencies that had traditionally been considered independent, with the Federal Reserve explicitly excluded.