Jan 5, 2016

Marketplace for Tuesday, January 5, 2016

Obama singled out gun dealers in today's press conference, we take a look at who can sell guns; how the strong dollar hurts tourism in America; and why do so many people love Glass-Steagall Act?

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The sizzling bison market in North Dakota

by Marketplace Contributor

Jan 5, 2016

A look at bison auctions and the high demand for this lean meat.

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Final Note

Major U.S. airlines raise fees by three dollars

by Kai Ryssdal

Jan 5, 2016

Delta, United and JetBlue all raise prices, coincidence?

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How the strong dollar is hurting American tourism

by Mark Garrison

Jan 5, 2016

The currency is sending foreigners elsewhere and Americans abroad.

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Wi-Fi kiosks going up in New York city

by Marketplace Contributor

Jan 5, 2016

NYC is getting rid of pay phones, opting for public Wi-Fi instead.

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Just who is a "gun dealer"?

by Annie Baxter

Jan 5, 2016

If more people who sell guns are required to get federal licenses, more buyers will get background checks

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The face of Louis Vuitton's womenswear is a teenage boy

by Kai Ryssdal

Jan 5, 2016

Will Smith's son Jaden is the new face of Louis Vuitton's womens wear campaign

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China and Hollywood are tightening their relationship

by Kai Ryssdal and Adriene Hill

Jan 5, 2016

China wants to be a leader in global entertainment. This might be the first step.

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Why do so many people love Glass-Steagall?

by Tracey Samuelson

Jan 5, 2016

The depression-era banking regulation keeps coming up

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Obama singled out gun dealers in today’s press conference, we take a look at who can sell guns; how the strong dollar hurts tourism in America; and why do so many people love Glass-Steagall Act?