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Dec 11, 2014

Marketplace for Thursday December 11, 2014

Airing on Thursday Dec. 11, 2014: We explain everything you need to know about derivatives. Plus, Americans are saving a buck a gallon on gas these days. Where’s that extra money going? Finally, Instagram just passed Twitter in monthly users and announced yesterday that it plans to start cracking down harder on fake followers.

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Segments From This Episode

What’s the value of a fake social media follower?
by Adriene Hill
Instagram plans to delete fake accounts, who'll miss them?
McDonald’s sales are not so hot
by Kai Ryssdal
The company is pushing out several changes to stay competitive with fast-casual chains.
Why D.C. is up in arms about derivatives … again
by Stan Alcorn
On the spending bill chopping block: A section of the Dodd-Frank Regulatory Reform bill. So what does it do exactly?
Barge owner talks oil and taxes
by Kai Ryssdal
Marketplace host Kai Ryssdal checks in with barge owner Austin Golding.
Where is your extra gas money going?
by Sally Herships
Americans are saving a buck a gallon on gas, giving them much greater spending power.

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Marketplace for Thursday December 11, 2014

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Segments From This Episode

What’s the value of a fake social media follower?

McDonald’s sales are not so hot

Why D.C. is up in arms about derivatives … again

Barge owner talks oil and taxes

Where is your extra gas money going?

Music from the episode