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A glimpse into the potential of the drone industry
Drones are a hot topic these days and the industry is heating up to potentially become big. What's the payoff and what other industries might suffer for it?
by David Weinberg
Teens tired of Facebook, hot on Twitter, savvy reputation managers
Teenagers are less into Facebook and more into Twitter these days, according to a new report from the Pew Internet and American Life project.
Interview by Ben Johnson
Join the live discussion on military lending
We're hosting a live chat on our investigative series on predatory lending to soldiers and their families.
by Mitchell Hartman
The low-down on the slim down of ESPN
The sports network is expanding and profitable, but hundreds of staff have been laid off.
by Shannon Mullen
Obama's numbers, and our numbers, for Guantanamo Bay
President Barack Obama reeled out some numbers about Gitmo today. We reel out some more.
by P. Kim Bui
Fiat money: It has nothing to do with the car
Your dollar bill isn't worth the paper it's printed on. Why? Because it's a fiat currency. Sr. Producer Paddy Hirsch explains.
by Paddy Hirsch
The added value of autistic employees
German business software company SAP has announced a push to hire autistic people. SAP says autistic employees raised company productivity and engagement.
Interview by David Brancaccio
How hard is it to opt out of third party data collection?
A lot of businesses are buying so-called third party data to add to what they’re already collecting on you. Of course, they all say, “you can always opt out.”
by Jeff Tyler
Meet Daniel Werfel, the new chief of the IRS
Daniel Werfel starts Wednesday as the new acting administrator of the Internal Revenue Service, succeeding Steven T. Miller, who resigned under pressure last week.
by Nancy Marshall-Genzer, Katie Long

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Just ask Klout
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Stacey Vanek Smith May 23, 2013
Online company Klout, known for ranking people for online influence, is rolling out a search feature that...

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Young, famous and newly rich: A family dilemma for pro athletes
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Noel King May 23, 2013
Kobe Bryant's legal battle with his mother over the sale of his childhood memorabilia is an extreme...

The Whiteboard

Financial mysteries explained! Watch the latest video explaining fiat money in Sr. Producer Paddy Hirsch's Whiteboard series. Plus, a chance to get a signed copy of Paddy's new book, "Man vs. Markets."

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Why companies are getting rid of cubicle walls

Businesses are moving away from individual offices and high-walled...
Posted In: workplace, office

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How much does organic gardening really save you?

Do you save money by growing your own food? Or does the cost of maintain...
Posted In: gardening, urban gardens, gardens

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Three life rules from Donald Rumsfeld

The former U.S. defense secretary shares lessons on politics and business.
Posted In: Donald Rumsfeld

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How to survive severe student loan debt

The new face of debt is young and worried. Student loans affect nearly 15...
Posted In: student debt, student loan debt, Education

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Angelina Jolie's boon to a small film headed to Cannes

Until days ago, 'Decoding Annie Parker' -- a film about a...
Posted In: documentary, Angelina Jolie

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Does Dr. Dre and Jimmy Iovine's $70 million gift to USC stack up to other celebrity endowments? (Infographic)

Who else has given millions to universities? Dr. Dre and Jimmy Iovine are...
Posted In: USC, Dr. Dre, music industry

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Why you shouldn't go back to school

In her new book, "Don't Go Back to School,"author Kio Stark...
Posted In: higher education, student loans, student debt

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We asked you to name our conference rooms and the winner is...

We asked listeners to weigh in with suggestions for names for our office...
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10 tips for traveling with kids

Nobody likes to hear a screaming kid on a flight or deal with difficult...
Posted In: Travel, airplane travel, kids

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The safety payoff of the big business of gun training

Great story, but I didn't hear the two most important things in firearm safety. A gun is ALWAYS loaded, and don't point a gun at...

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Three life rules from Donald Rumsfeld

Journalism: Practiced. Excellent interview. Thank you.

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Three life rules from Donald Rumsfeld

Donald Rumsfeld's interview on Marketplace today was absolutely unbelievable. Really. Is one of his rules not to believe your own spin? I...

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Three life rules from Donald Rumsfeld

Ryssdal's interview with Rumsfeld was breathtakingly inappropriate. "Marketplace?" If Ryssdal wants to promote his obvious biases...

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