Marketplace for Monday, Feb. 16, 2015
Feb 16, 2015

Marketplace for Monday, Feb. 16, 2015

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Airing on Monday, Feb. 16, 2015: The Federal Aviation Administration proposed a set of regulations regarding the use of drones, Sunday. We look at what commercial uses are possible under the FAA’s proposed rules, and how the rules would have to change to accommodate the largest proposed use, delivery. Plus, the cyber hackers who stole millions from banks over the past two years are …bank robbers! These hackers stole money digitally by doing many of the same things that bank robbers do. We look at what this means for banks. Also, Egypt is stepping away from the U.S. being its sole supplier of military weaponry. Why did Egypt decide to break the U.S. monopoly and what does it say about the U.S.’s influence in the region. We investigate.

Segments From this episode

President's Day: A celebration of two wheels?

Feb 16, 2015
President's day was once recognized as a day when people sold bikes.

The meaning behind your favorite number

Feb 16, 2015
Rogerson's Book of Numbers explores the cultural meaning of every-day numbers.

Chinese companies look to invest in American real estate

Feb 16, 2015
For years, China shipped manufactured goods to the rest of the world. Now, Chinese companies are sitting on big cash reserves, and they’re looking to invest.

Proposed drone rules allow limited access for some businesses

Feb 16, 2015
The FAA recommends restrictions aimed at safety for people who aren't flying drones

Hackers steal up to $1 billion from banks

Feb 16, 2015
An international hacking ring took millions from dozens of banks over a year.

Egypt finds alternative to U.S.- made warplanes

Feb 16, 2015
Egypt's purchase of French fighters could say as much about money as politics
Egyptian Foreign Affairs minister Sameh Shoukry and U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry gave a press conference as part of the Gaza Donor Conference in Cairo, late 2014. 
KHALED DESOUKI/AFP/Getty Images

A visit to LA-based shoe company Zuzii

Feb 16, 2015
Family owned business Zuzii makes shoes to order in their LA studio
Zuzii is a family owned footwear company catering to customers searching for handmade to order shoes.
Zuzii/Facebook

Why you have the emoji choices you do

Feb 16, 2015
A look at the hidden politics behind emoji

Airing on Monday, Feb. 16, 2015: The Federal Aviation Administration proposed a set of regulations regarding the use of drones, Sunday. We look at what commercial uses are possible under the FAA’s proposed rules, and how the rules would have to change to accommodate the largest proposed use, delivery. Plus, the cyber hackers who stole millions from banks over the past two years are …bank robbers! These hackers stole money digitally by doing many of the same things that bank robbers do. We look at what this means for banks. Also, Egypt is stepping away from the U.S. being its sole supplier of military weaponry. Why did Egypt decide to break the U.S. monopoly and what does it say about the U.S.’s influence in the region. We investigate.

Music from the episode

Mansard Roof Vampire Weekend
Avalanche WALK THE MOON
Cut to Black Lemaitre
Squalor Victoria The National