Marketplace for Monday, September 21, 2015
Sep 21, 2015

Marketplace for Monday, September 21, 2015

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Kickstarter is becoming a public benefit corporation; Volkswagen may face a criminal probe; and Wyoming debates starting a refugee resettlement program. 

Segments From this episode

Wyoming debates refugee resettlement

Sep 21, 2015
There is stiff opposition to refugees in the only state without a resettlement program.

Kickstarter picks social good over rich shareholders

Sep 21, 2015
The crowdfunding site reincorporates as a public benefit corporation.

American Futures from Detroit to Fresno

The Fallows have been on a road trip across the country to learn what it's like in small towns.
 A view of downtown Detroit. 
Bill Pugliano/Getty Images

Can Volkswagen regain its customers' confidence?

Sep 21, 2015
It is in hot water with regulators and customers after faking emissions data.

Unpacking the U.S. refugee price tag

Sep 21, 2015
The resettlement spending begins long before refugees reach the U.S.

Pope Francis' message on climate change and markets

Sep 21, 2015
The pope is likely to preach about climate change and economics when he is in the U.S.

Snoop Dogg starting marijuana-based social network

Sep 21, 2015
Only 420 people will be allowed in at first.

Kickstarter is becoming a public benefit corporation; Volkswagen may face a criminal probe; and Wyoming debates starting a refugee resettlement program. 

Music from the episode

Stranger Dr. Dog
Yet Again Grizzly Bear
Acceptable in the 80's Calvin Harris