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Alex Schroeder

Producer

Alex is a producer for the “Marketplace Morning Report.” He's based in Queens, New York. Alex joined Marketplace in 2020, working as MMR's digital producer. After a little over a year, he became the show's overnight producer, getting up far before the crack of dawn to put together the day's newscasts with the host and team. Now, he works daylight hours, preparing interviews for the following morning and producing long-term specials and series. Before Marketplace, Alex worked on several national public radio shows produced out of WBUR in Boston. He was both a radio and digital producer with “On Point,” “Here & Now” and “Only a Game.” Alex also worked at The Boston Globe after graduating from Tufts University. Alex's interests outside of work tend to fall into one of two categories: film or soccer. (Come on Arsenal!) He’s always looking for ways to cover the economics of entertainment and sports on the “Marketplace Morning Report.”

Latest from Alex Schroeder

  • From left to right, Rogelio Lara, co-creator of the "Here's Your Change" video game, chats with "Marketplace Morning Report" host David Brancaccio.
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    A special series on what the massive video game industry can teach us about economics, business, money and careers.

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  • The “good kind” of unemployment increase
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    New data shows more Americans entering the job market.

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  • CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - JULY 22: (Editorial Use Only) (Exclusive Coverage) Beyoncé performs onstage during the "RENAISSANCE WORLD TOUR" at Soldier Field on July 22, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois.
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    Fans have flocked to fast fashion retailers for their one-and-done summer tour outfits, but there’s a growing eco-friendly movement to shop secondhand. Plus, climate change drives up construction costs, and the launch of our new “Skin in the Game” podcast following the multi-billion-dollar video game industry.

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  • Paris bans rented e-scooters
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    A ban on electric scooters for hire has come into force in Paris, the global implications of Africa’s huge debt burden, and a major label signs an AI pop star.

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  • Inflation could be sticking around
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    The July PCE index, which was up 3.3%, indicates inflation is lingering. Plus, Switzerland cracks down on money laundering and Best Buy says there’s a light at the end of the tunnel.

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  • What’s so good about PCE?
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    Its the indicator all the cool kids of economics look to for the state of consumer spending. Plus, overtime pay and China’s economy.

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  • Credit Suisse collapse gives UBS a major boost
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    From the BBC World Service: Think back to the spring — the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank sent shockwaves through the sector, eventually rippling out to Europe and contributing to the end of Credit Suisse. Its rival UBS swooped in, acquiring it through a $3 billion government-backed bailout. UBS has now reported the biggest ever quarterly profit for a bank — a $29 billion gain linked to the takeover. But it’s still pressing ahead with some major cutbacks. Plus, we take a look at the latest gloomy data on the state of China’s economy. And, how are tourist businesses on the Greek island of Rhodes faring after last month’s wildfires?

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  • Eviction or not, these tenants are being pushed out
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    Some landlords are pressuring tenants to move out without even filing eviction paperwork. Plus, Hurricane Idalia and Raimondo’s China visit.

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  • WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 29: U.S. President Joe Biden speaks during an event promoting lower healthcare costs in the East Room of the White House on August 29, 2023 in Washington, DC. The Biden administration announced a list of the first ten medicines that will now have lower prices following negotiations with Medicare.
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    Now, Medicare will get to decide, and then negotiate with pharmaceutical companies. Plus, why the FDIC wants banks to take on more debt.

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  • The Inflation Reduction Act signed into law last year gives Medicare new muscle to try to negotiate lower drug prices.
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    Dan Gorenstein of Tradeoffs explains what factors the federal insurance program will look at and what the next steps are.

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