Cambria’s Marty Davis has held many roles over his career, from Minnesota farmboy to kitchen-countertop mogul. But now his ties to President Trump have turned this wealthy CEO into a business lightning rod.
A deep dive into the bitter fights over tariffs, affordability, crony capitalism…and quartz
Some personal news, un-fun edition. Proud of my work for NPR, grateful to have spent the past two years learning the joys of audio/broadcasting/podcasting from some wonderful colleagues, and looking forward to what's next. I'm at [email protected]
Fun perk of spending the week in DC: Getting to have this @npr.org Politics Podcast conversation in person! www.npr.org/2026/05/14/n...
Free healthcare and ... fancy cocktails? It's always fun joining my @npr.org colleagues @ The Indicator from @planetmoney.bsky.social, who this week featured my reporting on how some employers are making health insurance more affordable: www.npr.org/2026/03/09/n...
Cockroaches, owls, and AI: They're all related to the risky business of "private credit," the huge lending business that's become Wall Street's latest source of anxiety.
I wrote about the recent highs and lows, and how they could affect all of us, for @npr.org: www.npr.org/2026/03/19/n...
"It's just bad for the economy." Looking back at an eventful (and still-evolving) year for business, politics, and U.S. free-market capitalism. @npr.org www.npr.org/2025/12/22/n...
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The letter comes at a time when President Trump is visibly favoring some companies and investors, some of whom have publicly courted him with personal gifts and donations: www.npr.org/2026/02/04/n...
Davos, Jamie Dimon, Minnesota, crony capitalism and ... Jane Austen?
Had a wonderful time joining @wailinwong.bsky.social and my @npr.org colleagues on today's Indicator from @planetmoney.bsky.social: www.npr.org/2026/01/28/n...
One year into President Trump's second term, I discussed my reporting on "crony capitalism" and how he's blurring the lines between business and government for NPR's Consider This podcast and All Things Considered:
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The state of state capitalism: Intel is doing amazing, quadrupling the value of the U.S. government's stake...and now President Trump might buy Spirit Airlines?
I joined the latest @npr.org Politics Podcast to discuss w/@titonka.bsky.social & Miles Parks: www.npr.org/2026/04/28/n...
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Cambria CEO Marty Davis has successfully asked the U.S. government to put tariffs on quartz. His business competitors are crying foul.
It turns out healthcare in America CAN be cheaper. If your employer wants it to be. Today on the show, we speak with a Canadian-founded startup that has unusually generous benefits for their employees...
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The White House's trade policy has "opened the door to corruption," according to a letter from Ron Wyden and Chris Van Hollen.
In the last week, we’ve gotten seemingly conflicting economic data — inflation is up, consumer spending is up slightly and the job market is holding steady. We discuss what to make of it, how voters a...
President Trump has been storming through corporate America — taking a stake in Intel, demanding a cut of Nvidia’s sales, restricting skilled workers, among other big footed policies.Meanwhile, corpor...
President Trump has spent his first year back in office blurring the lines between business and government. The administration has bought shares in private companies like Intel, NVIDIA, and others inv...
President Trump has suggested the United States “buy” the struggling Spirit Airlines. We discuss other ways Trump has blurred the lines between government and business and whether Republicans have tur...
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@mariaaspan.bsky.social among the @npr.org layoffs: talkingbiznews.com/media-news/n...
National Public Radio finance correspondent Maria Aspan is among the layoffs. “I spent the past two years at NPR covering Wall Street, the economy, and financial and corporate power — and how it affec...
