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John Ketchum

Assistant producer for Marketplace’s wealth & poverty desk.

SHORT BIO

John Ketchum is a former assistant producer for Marketplace’s wealth & poverty desk. Ketchum’s role was to generate new ideas, support reporters and producers and produce radio and online content.

Ketchum joined Marketplace from WCMU public radio in Mount Pleasant, Michigan, where he was a reporter for 4 years. In addition, he has been an intern at National Public Radio headquarters in Washington, DC where he worked on the show, Tell Me More with Michel Martin. He has also been a participant in the National Association of Black Journalists student project mentoring program.

Ketchum holds a degree from Central Michigan University and is a 2009 recipient of the Radio Television Digital News Association Ed Bradley Award for outstanding collegiate journalist. In his free time, Ketchum enjoys reading, exercising and cheering on his favorite team, the Detroit Lions.

Latest Stories (37)

It's tax time! What should I do with my refund?

Feb 14, 2014
A closer look at the psychology behind filing tax returns.

FCC caps rates for prison phone calls

Feb 12, 2014
This week the FCC adopted new phone rates for people in prison, jail or detention centers.

In the trenches of the War on Poverty

Jan 8, 2014
From January 8, 1963, to today, we look back at the history of the War on Poverty.

"Why do you think people are poor?"

Jan 7, 2014
Fifteen percent of Americans live in poverty. That official rate hasn't dropped much since 1964.

Giving to the arts, culture and humanities

Dec 8, 2013
In 2012, giving to organizations geared towards supporting the arts, culture, and humanities jumped 7 percent, totaling over $14 billion.

Giving to international aid

Dec 8, 2013
Between 2011 and 2012, giving to international aid went up by more than 2 percent.

Giving to human services

Dec 8, 2013
Giving to human services jumped by more than 3 percent from 2011 to 2012.

Giving to individuals

Dec 8, 2013
Donations to friends and family is a form of giving that can’t be calculated, since it usually happens in private circles and off the books.