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Marketplace Weekend for Friday, April 17, 2015
Apr 17, 2015

Marketplace Weekend for Friday, April 17, 2015

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On this episode of Marketplace Weekend, guest host David Lazarus has the need, the need ... yes, for speed. Author and journalist John Ronson speaks about the lightning-fast world of internet shaming. We discuss speed in our economy — in the market, in retail, in fast food and even in music. Marketplace's new fill-in host and correspondent Molly Wood explains high frequency trading, Marketplace Tech's Ben Johnson talks fiber-optic internet, and DJ The Gaslamp Killer tells us his secrets to a fast-paced, heart-pumping playlist. Plus, we discover how to take advantage of flash sales and cheap airfare on the fly.

Segments From this episode

Fast food service pumps the breaks

Apr 17, 2015
Tacos take time to make these days.

Syncing club beats with heart beats

Apr 17, 2015
How one DJ plays with speed to shape your dance experience.

How to catch a flash sale before it's over

Apr 17, 2015
Slow and steady doesn't always win the race.

Jon Ronson on the renaissance of public shaming

Apr 17, 2015
Dealing with collective outrage in the digital age.

On this episode of Marketplace Weekend, guest host David Lazarus has the need, the need … yes, for speed. Author and journalist John Ronson speaks about the lightning-fast world of internet shaming. We discuss speed in our economy — in the market, in retail, in fast food and even in music. Marketplace’s new fill-in host and correspondent Molly Wood explains high frequency trading, Marketplace Tech’s Ben Johnson talks fiber-optic internet, and DJ The Gaslamp Killer tells us his secrets to a fast-paced, heart-pumping playlist. Plus, we discover how to take advantage of flash sales and cheap airfare on the fly.