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Obama nominates former lobbyist, hall-of-famer Wheeler to head FCC
Ben Johnson May 2, 2013
The Federal Communications Commission has a new chairman, Tom Wheeler. If confirmed by the Senate, he'll replace Julius Genachowski, who resigned in March.
It's crowded at the top: Freakonomics Radio
Stephen Dubner May 1, 2013
The hidden side the unemployment numbers? Folks with advanced degrees are climbing down the ladder.
What Eli Lilly's job cuts mean for the future of sales jobs
Peter O'Dowd Apr 12, 2013
Eli Lilly is reducing its U.S. sales force, reportedly by 30 percent. How have digital and other advertising practices changed the nature of sales?
Young, with a juvenile record, and looking for work
Ashley Williams Apr 11, 2013
More cities and states consider laws that would "ban the box" that job applicants check if they've been convicted of a crime.
Obama budgets money to tug asteroids into orbit
David Brancaccio Apr 11, 2013
Where does tech fit into President Obama's new budget proposal? One answer is the $17.7 billion set aside for the U.S. space program.
Obama, House Republicans move toward austerity
Jeremy Hobson Apr 10, 2013
David Kelly, chief global strategist at JP Morgan Funds, joins Marketplace Morning Report host Jeremy Hobson to explain Obama's proposed budget and how it differs from House Republican plans.
Rhode Island Republicans want gun makers to set up shop
Noel King Apr 9, 2013
State Minority Leader Brian Newberry says gun manufacturing would bring well-paid jobs to Rhode Island's struggling economy.
Technology takes a toll on toll collectors
Tom Wiley Apr 8, 2013
In this latest installment of our series on disappearing jobs: the miracle of electronic toll collection comes at a human cost.
Oh no she didn't! Advice on 'Working with Bitches'
Barbara Bogaev Apr 5, 2013
Dismissive remarks. Cattiness. Talking behind people's backs. That kind of behavior doesn't end in junior high -- it can make your life at work miserable, too. We've got advice on how to deal with a bitch at work. Plus, learn about the eight different types.
Why have so many people given up looking for work?
Krissy Clark Apr 8, 2013
The jobs numbers are out and the work force is shrinking again. Why are people quitting their searches and what do they do once they've stopped? We hear from a discouraged worker.
