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Marketplace for Thursday, September 19, 2013
Sep 19, 2013

Marketplace for Thursday, September 19, 2013

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The London Whale fiasco has led to a $920 million fine for the bank JPMorgan Chase. An alphabet soup of regulators get a share, but who else takes a cut? Also, California is likely to become the first state to regulate -- and therefore recognize -- ride-sharing made possible by apps Uber and Lyft. And finally, 'tis the season for retailers to tighten generous return policies. REI no longer lets customers return products after years of use, and Bloomingdale’s is trying to halt clothing returns after just a single use. 

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A messy desk? You're just creative

Sep 19, 2013
The science behind a messy desk.

JPMorgan's Whale expedition costs $920 million

Sep 19, 2013
When a bank agrees to a multi-million dollar fine, who gets the money?

Your next Lyft, Uber car may be regulated by the state

Sep 19, 2013
California becomes the first state to regulate -- and, therefore, recognize -- ride-sharing made possible by apps Uber and Lyft.

New return policy at Bloomingdale's to end 'wardrobing'

Sep 19, 2013
REI no longer lets customers return products after years of use, and Bloomingdale’s is trying to halt clothing returns after just a single use.

Sports teams approach health reform cautiously

Sep 19, 2013
Efforts to promote the Affordable Care Act among sports fans are meeting with mixed results.

In German election, economics is anything but dismal

Sep 19, 2013
As Germany approaches elections this weekend, a new party -- the Alternative for Germany -- is aiming to liven up German politics.

Why don't more consumers use automatic bill pay?

Sep 19, 2013
When it comes to paying bills, we could all just automate and do everything online without even thinking about it. So why don’t we?

Open up and say ... You hate my job

Sep 19, 2013
One of the jobs that never gets any love: Dentistry.

The London Whale fiasco has led to a $920 million fine for the bank JPMorgan Chase. An alphabet soup of regulators get a share, but who else takes a cut? Also, California is likely to become the first state to regulate — and therefore recognize — ride-sharing made possible by apps Uber and Lyft. And finally, ‘tis the season for retailers to tighten generous return policies. REI no longer lets customers return products after years of use, and Bloomingdale’s is trying to halt clothing returns after just a single use. 

Music from the episode

CINCO Minutos Con Vos Elvis Costello And The Roots
Let's Call It Off - Single Version Peter Bjorn and John
Lost Frank Ocean