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Class of 1986, 'Bueller... Bueller?'
Feb 22, 2012
The year: 1986. The place: Glenbrook North High School. The people: real-life classmates of Ferris Bueller. So, how did their lives turn out?
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NASA in the market for some good eaters
Feb 22, 2012
The agency wants to figure out how it would feed astronauts on any future mission to Mars, so it needs people to try to cook and eat astronaut food for four long months.
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The hidden side of keeping employee morale high
Feb 22, 2012
Freakonomics Radio takes a look at alternative indicators of office morale, and the unintended consequences when companies try to keep employees happy.
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Ben and Jerry's now offering Greek yogurt
Feb 22, 2012
The ice cream company jumps in on the Greek yogurt craze.
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Ferris Bueller, 25 years later
Feb 21, 2012
Movies can help set our expectations for how life may turn out. So, how did life turn out for the graduates of Ferris Bueller's high school, the real one?
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Facebook profiles can predict job performance
Feb 21, 2012
A new study says looking at people's profiles on the social network can predict how dependable or emotionally stable a person is.
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The journey from farm to the dinner table
Feb 21, 2012
In her new book, journalist Tracie MacMillan explores the various ways that Americans grow, buy, sell and eat their food.
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Deceased dog gets credit card offer
Feb 20, 2012
In Ontario, Canada, one dog has a credit offer most of us can only dream of.
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Hate those endless meetings? Try standing up
Feb 20, 2012
A project management consultant offers a few tips to keep team office meetings short and sweet.
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Taco Bell to launch Doritos tacos
Feb 20, 2012
Taco Bell will soon roll out tacos that have shells made from Doritos chips.
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The non-organic future
May 4, 2011
Think organic food plays an essential role in feeding the future? Think again.
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Allegations against U of Phoenix persist
Nov 3, 2009
For-profit schools such as the University of Phoenix get most of their revenue from federal student aid. They also face accusations of building enrollments through high-pressure tactics that leave students in deep debt. Amy Scott reports.
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Vioxx payouts may not be enough
Aug 4, 2008
Vioxx users who sued Merck will begin to receive payouts from the lawsuit this week. But Dan Grech reports several claimants are saying the money they receive won't be enough to cover the damage done.
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It's official: Pittsburgh is the most liveable city in the U.S.
Feb 22, 2011
The Economist Intelligence Unit has released its 2011 Liveability Ranking and Overview, and the Steel City tops the U.S. list, beating out Los An...
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The fate of comics after newspapers
Jun 5, 2009
The convenience of the Web is threatening the potential for full-time newspaper strip comic artists to make a living. John Rabe explores what may be a potential threat to comic artists' careers and what they're doing to stay afloat.
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Inspecting Obama's health care claims
Sep 10, 2009
In his prime-time speech, President Obama said fixing health care would cost $900 billion over the next decade and help millions of uninsured people get coverage. Tamara Keith checks out a few of his claims.
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Education reform needs a new starting point
Jan 18, 2011
Teacher performance. Standardized testing. Charter schools. Those are just some of the topics dominating the discussion on education reform. But what about something even more basic -- like how we talk about success and failure with children?
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See you soon, Scott
Jan 30, 2009
Today is Scott Jagow's last day as host of Marketplace Morning Report. Scott is ending three and a half years sitting at the MMR helm, but thankfully he won't be going too far.
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Doctors tackle health reform questions
Apr 19, 2010
Dr. Winston Capel talks with Kai Ryssdal about how much time he's spending on explaining health care reform, and whether it has been hard to get educated on how the health overhaul will work.
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VIDEO: Bill's goodbye
Oct 15, 2010
News in rhyme in 60 seconds time. This week: Unemployment's rise, dollar's demise, the Nobel prize, and Bill says bye-bye.
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Stealing from the old
Feb 6, 2012
Call it "elder financial abuse," the largely unreported crime claims hundreds of thousands of victims each year.
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Small talk: New car smell, Girl Scout cookies
Feb 17, 2012
The news that didn't quite make the headlines. This week: Girl Scouts get high-tech, that new car smell is toxic and getting to Ecuador if you're a retiree.
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Rust Belt rolls dice and builds new casinos
Feb 20, 2012
Pennsylvania, Michigan and Illinois are on board with casinos, hoping to drive tourism to down-on-their-luck communities. Now Ohio is getting into the game.
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Why 'The Simpsons' has been so successful
Feb 17, 2012
The longest-scripted show in TV history will air its 500th episode. Author John Ortved discusses how much "The Simpsons" is worth and the international market for the show.
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Letters: 'Our Black Year,' dirty cash, living alone
Feb 17, 2012
Going over listeners' responses to past broadcasts. This week: Patronizing black businesses, the filthiness of cash and the perks of living alone.
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Reality TV heads to the South
Feb 17, 2012
Reality TV is cheap to make and there's a whole lot of it out there. These days, producers are finding characters in the backwoods of Louisiana.
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Military impostors hurt real veterans
Feb 17, 2012
Former Marine and commentator Scott Lyon says impostors give Americans a false view of veterans.
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'Gray' Americans: Not a crisis, but economic growth driver
Feb 14, 2012
Many people view America's aging population as a crisis, but some say the elderly can be an economic growth driver.
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Black History Month a lucrative time for some black professionals
Feb 16, 2012
Black History Month events have celebrated the achievements of African-Americans since the 1920s. But February is also a time of heightened demand for black talent and expertise on the speaking circuit.
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Fashion trends of the economic recovery
Feb 16, 2012
Fashion journalist and author Kate Betts discusses the two big fashion trends she's seeing at Fashion Week in New York City.
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Michigan town takes school zone sign to the next level
Feb 16, 2012
In suburban Detroit, there's a speed limit sign telling drivers to slow down to 25 mph on school days -- but it's a little different than the signs you might be used to seeing in your neighborhood.















































