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Robots across America
David Brancaccio Mar 30, 2012
Marketplace's David Brancaccio and his robot dog Wilson drive coast to coast without as much as a "hello" to fellow humans.
U.S. to impose tariffs on Chinese solar panels
Rob Schmitz Mar 21, 2012
The U.S. will impose new tariffs on cheap Chinese solar panels. The new duties will be low. Analysts say it's not likely to spark a trade war.
Marketplace interviews President Obama. What would you ask?
Megan Larson Mar 21, 2012
Marketplace host Kai Ryssdal is traveling to Boulder City, Nevada, today to interview President Barack Obama at the Copper Mountain solar plant during the president's two-day energy tour. Send us your questions and find out how to listen.
The Obama interview: U.S. must invest in itself
Kai Ryssdal Mar 22, 2012
On a two-day trip to promote his energy policy, President Obama said the nation must invest in alternative energy or cede leadership to China. He called on Congress to help create jobs by providing more aid to struggling homeowners and investing more in infrastructure.
Every company who is absolutely going to be around for a long time to come, please step forward.
John Moe Feb 21, 2012
Not so fast, LightSquared!
Why the FCC halted LightSquared's wireless network plan
Kai Ryssdal Feb 15, 2012
Federal officials have nixed a plan by broadband company LightSquared to build a national wireless network. Politico's Eliza Krigman explains why and discusses what happens next.
GPS unit, meet car insurance
Jeff Horwich Feb 10, 2012
Some relationships are just meant to be. The idea is pretty basic: drive safer, get better rates. We’re watching you.
It was only a matter of time before your car and your insurance company started talking.
Jeff Horwich Feb 9, 2012
It's like driving with Santa. He knows when you've been bad or good, so...
Supreme Court rules in closely watched GPS case
John Moe Jan 24, 2012
The Fourth Amendment applies even in your car, says SCOTUS.
Solar flares can cause communication problems
Adriene Hill Jan 24, 2012
The biggest solar storm in more than six years is blasting the earth with radiation today.
