Episode

Will healthcare costs sway how you vote?

Podcast: Marketplace Morning Report
Published: May 7, 2026
Duration seconds: 406
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Summary

If you ask people what they’re most worried about affording these days, healthcare tops the list (now tied with gas). And that concern may translate to a wave of resentment at the ballot box: About 90% of people say healthcare costs will influence whether and how they vote in November, and more than half say it will have a major impact. Then, the United Arab Emirates wants a currency swap with the United States. We explain.