Will healthcare costs sway how you vote?
Will healthcare costs sway how you vote?  
Podcast: Marketplace All-in-One
Published On: Thu May 07 2026
Description: 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.