Marketplace for Monday, June 8, 2015
Jun 8, 2015

Marketplace for Monday, June 8, 2015

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Airing on Monday, May 8, 2015:  Turns out green cards are for sale. For just a half-million dollars, well-off foreigners can jump to the head of a very long line of people who want to move to the U.S. That half million must be invested in a job-creating project here, so many real estate developers are taking advantage of this federal program. As Julie Satow reports, most of those applying for green cards are from China. Next: Lufthansa’s announcement that it will impose a surcharge on tickets bought through price-comparing sites like Travelocity has the travel industry in a tizzy. The surcharge aims to increase Lufthansa's profitability, but it might also cost it travelers.

Segments From this episode

Meet the fast-pass for legal immigration

Jun 3, 2015
You can cut down your wait for a green card substantially, but it'll cost you.

This is your brain on Wi-Fi

Jun 8, 2015
The new sci-fi thriller "Apex" explores the drawbacks of a world too connected.

Apple is officially in the business of music streaming

Jun 8, 2015
The service will cost $9.99 and include Beats 1, a new radio venture.

Lufthansa to charge extra for using other websites

Jun 8, 2015
The German airline wants customers to book directly through its own system.

Why CalPERS wants a little less to do with Wall Street

Jun 8, 2015
CalPERS wants to reduce the number of investment managers that it uses.

Netflix scoops up 'War Machine' and Brad Pitt

Jun 8, 2015
The simultaneous streaming and theater debut is a coup for the company.

BBC at risk as the UK weighs TV license fee

Jun 8, 2015
The $220 annual charge raises about $5 billion a year to fund "the Beeb."

Airing on Monday, May 8, 2015:  Turns out green cards are for sale. For just a half-million dollars, well-off foreigners can jump to the head of a very long line of people who want to move to the U.S. That half million must be invested in a job-creating project here, so many real estate developers are taking advantage of this federal program. As Julie Satow reports, most of those applying for green cards are from China. Next: Lufthansa’s announcement that it will impose a surcharge on tickets bought through price-comparing sites like Travelocity has the travel industry in a tizzy. The surcharge aims to increase Lufthansa’s profitability, but it might also cost it travelers.

Music from the episode

Mansard Roof Vampire Weekend
Mansard Roof Vampire Weekend
Girl from Sweden Eric Saade
Backslider Wild Belle
Backslider Wild Belle