Episode

When the only hospital in town closes

Podcast: Marketplace All-in-One
Published: Jun 9, 2026
Duration seconds: 411
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Summary

Yesterday, as part of our series examining the economic challenges facing rural health care , "Marketplace Morning Report" host Kimberly Adams visited Thomasville, a town of 3,500 people in southwestern Alabama. Today, we'll learn from town residents what happens to a community — and its local economy — when addressing certain healthcare needs also means a multi-hour drive. But first, what would a government-controlled sovereign wealth fund that invests in AI look like?