Trump's ability to fire has its day in court
Trump's ability to fire has its day in court  
Podcast: Marketplace All-in-One
Published On: Mon Dec 08 2025
Description: The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear arguments this morning in Trump v. Slaughter, a case that has broad implications for consumers and workers. The justices are considering whether the president has the power to fire the leaders of independent federal agencies — in this case, the Federal Trade Commission. Plus, we hear about data on consumers' AI use during holiday shopping and visit a Michigan wood factory that hires and houses employees in addiction recovery.