Marketplace for Thursday, November 19, 2015

Segments From This Episode

• Women will achieve equal pay in 118 years, report says

  by Kai Ryssdal

  According to a World Economic Forum report, women will receive equal pay globally by the year 2133.

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• Atom Factory’s Troy Carter: ‘Music sells everything but music’

  by Kai Ryssdal and Tommy Andres

  The CEO of Atom Factory talks about his rise in the music and tech startup industries.

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• This war game tests vulnerability of the power grid

  by Scott Tong

  In a war game, utilities face all sorts of challenges: saboteurs, storms, squirrels.

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• Tracking terror funding enters a new era

  by Tracey Samuelson

  With ISIS and others shunning the global financial system, the job is a challenge.

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• Lawmakers urge changes to Visa Waiver Program

  by Andy Uhler

  Tighter rules are sought for the program, which lets many foreigners come to the U.S. without a visa.

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• Why some companies are using algorithms for hiring

  by Kai Ryssdal

  A new study suggests algorithms can help find employees who will stick around longer

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• Insurance giant shakes ACA tree

  by Dan Gorenstein

  UnitedHealth Group is projected to lose $425 million this year.

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