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Marketplace for Thursday, May 14, 2015
May 14, 2015

Marketplace for Thursday, May 14, 2015

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Airing on Thursday, May 14, 2015: The U.S. Department of Agriculture has plans to roll out certifications for foods that are "GMO-free"—at the request of a multinational food company. We explore why the move has prompted backlash from some groups. Next: candidates gunning for the U.S. presidency often release their own books, despite the fact that many of the ones authored by presidential hopefuls have short shelf lives. We look at why they’re still being written.   

 

Segments From this episode

Elon Musk's evolution, from sci-fi dreams to Space X

May 14, 2015
Musk's biographer on the entrepreneur's upbringing, career and innovation.
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk unveils the company's Dragon V2, May 2014.
Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images

US-certified 'GMO free' on the way, for a price

May 14, 2015
But consumer groups pushing for GMO disclosure aren’t thrilled.

Small businesses work to keep up on social media

May 14, 2015
For mom and pop, the Twitter, Facebook, Tumblr and Instagram can be tricky.

Writing your way to the White House

May 14, 2015
The campaign book has become a rite of passage for presidential hopefuls.

Classical music sales enter 'survival mode'

May 14, 2015
Beethoven needs more of Beyonce's audiences — young and diverse.

Kay Cannon on writing the hit 'Pitch Perfect'

May 14, 2015
The writer of Pitch Perfect explains what nearly made her barf.
Actress Rebel Wilson and writer/co-producer Kay Cannon arrive at the World Premiere of 'Pitch Perfect 2' held at the Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on Friday, May 8, 2015, in Los Angeles.
Jason Merritt/Getty Images

An LA MillerCoors brewery will use less water

May 14, 2015
So... their beer will be less watery?

Airing on Thursday, May 14, 2015: The U.S. Department of Agriculture has plans to roll out certifications for foods that are “GMO-free”—at the request of a multinational food company. We explore why the move has prompted backlash from some groups. Next: candidates gunning for the U.S. presidency often release their own books, despite the fact that many of the ones authored by presidential hopefuls have short shelf lives. We look at why they’re still being written.   

 

Music from the episode

Chartreuse Capital Cities
Space Leaf Dub The Polish Ambassador
The Coathanger Squarepusher
Digital Love Daft Punk