02/08/11
Marketplace for Tuesday, February 8, 2011
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Marketplace for Tuesday, February 8, 2011
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Michelle Obama's impact on fashion
Kate Betts, author of "Everyday Icon," talks with Kai Ryssdal about Michelle Obama's influence on fashion and how it's being reflected in style trends.
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Freakonomics: How we sell pain
Life can hurt. Freakonomics Radio's Stephen Dubner talks to Kai Ryssdal about how people sell the notion of pain.
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Jordan, like Egypt, faces protests, poverty
The kingdom of Jordan, like Egypt, has seen weeks of protests over corruption and calls for reform. Jordan is a key U.S. ally in the Middle East. Stephen Beard talks the details with Kai Ryssdal.
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China raises interest rates to nip inflation
China raised interest rates for the second time in six weeks, highlighting inflation fears that are worrying many developing economies.
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Broadway musical 'Spider-Man' skewered
Scathing reviews of "Spider-Man" a month before it even opens pose the latest challenge to the troubled $65 million Broadway show.
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Toyota failures not caused by electronics
U.S. study blames mechanical problems for sudden-acceleration cases.
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Pot smoking on Capitol Hill
Washington's army of lobbyists is joined by a new special interest, the National Cannabis Industry Association.
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