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

Feb 15, 2023
There’s a new Space Race, and it’s private this time
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There’s a new race to the moon underway between private firms offering cargo-carrying services. This is just the beginning of a new age of space commercialization, says The Economist’s Tom Standage. The Securities and Exchange Commission is issuing new rules that tighten the window companies have to execute stock trades, which comes in response to the 2021 GameStop trading fiasco. And, natural gas firms, flush with profits, cut back hedging last year.
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Feb 15, 2023
Could frozen Russian assets help rebuild Ukraine?
From the BBC World Service: The European Union has formed a working group to look at the idea of using seized Russian assets – from central bank reserves to superyachts – to help rebuild Ukraine. Plus, the war in Ukraine contributed to soaring energy prices in Europe. Now a mechanism to limit natural gas prices on the continent has came into effect. We look at how it works and the impact it could have. And finally, why the British Royal Family has chosen not to include an infamous diamond in a coronation crown.
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Feb 14, 2023
Inflation moderates again — a bit
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Today’s inflation report showed a slight tapering in rising prices — it was 6.4% compared to 6.5% in December. That’s a marginal improvement, but it’s still much too high for comfort for the Federal Reserve and market watchers who may have been expecting a sharper decrease. The Fed’s Vice Chair, Lael Brainard, has been tapped by President Biden to lead the U.S. Council of Economic Advisers. Some states are moving to expand Medicaid to food-related health services, which would represent a shift from previous programs. And, why colleges may soon begin implementing more programs designed for midcareer professionals.
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Feb 14, 2023
Romance scammers are loading up their Cupid’s arrows
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This Valentine’s Day, lots of people are going to be out in search of love — in the case of online romance scammers, they’ll be looking for a big payday. We talked with Dina Temple-Raston, host of the cyber-focused podcast “Click Here” about the proliferation of online romance scams and what her conversation with a former scammer revealed. Ford announced it will be cutting its workforce in Europe by more than a tenth, which the company said will allow it to invest more into electric vehicle manufacturing in the U.S. And, online scammers are exploiting the earthquake in Turkey and Syria by creating fake donations accounts.
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Feb 14, 2023
Ford slashes its workforce in Europe
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From the BBC World Service: Ford is cutting jobs to get over its next big hurdle: transitioning to electric vehicles. 3,800 jobs are going at the car maker, as part of a major restructuring programme in Europe. We find out why. Plus it’s all change at the Bank of Japan, as Kazuo Ueda is nominated to be its new head. And, we talk to an old-fashioned Irish matchmaker on Valentine’s Day.
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Feb 13, 2023
Senators, President Biden take aim at corporate “junk fees”
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As the new Congress gets underway, one priority for a bipartisan group of senators led by Massachusetts’ Ed Markey is getting rid of corporate “junk fees,” starting with ones airlines charge parents to sit with their young children. It’s a sentiment that’s been echoed by President Biden, who focused on extraneous fees in his recent State of the Union address. Recent economic data has been positively upbeat, but economist Julia Coronado warns that some of the good news could be overstated because of seasonal trends. And, a look inside the world of regenerative agriculture, a greener alternative to traditional farming.
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Feb 13, 2023
How permanent is remote work really going to be?
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The remote working trend that started during the pandemic may be tapering off as employers require employees to come back in the office, but it’s likely to stick around in some form. According to Chris Farrell, that’s because employers that offer remote work will now be able to distinguish themselves in the labor market. The U.S. government is imposing economic restrictions on the Chinese firms that manufacture balloons from U.S. technology. And, consumers in the coming year may be a bit more inclined to shop cautiously as the economy slows and pocketbooks tighten.
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Feb 13, 2023
All out! Strikes continue across Europe
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From the BBC World Service: There’s been no rest for industrial unrest in Europe as another week of strikes kick off across the continent. We hear from France, Portugal and Spain. Plus, the authorities in Turkey make arrests over suspected building violations in the wake of the deadly earthquake. And, many economies depend on remittances – money sent home from workers or families overseas – but tighter budgets around the world mean less money is being sent to Pakistan at a time when it’s struggling with a foreign currency crisis.
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Feb 10, 2023
Could poultry farmers come to the rescue for egg suppliers?
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Egg prices are still up in supermarkets across the board, but there could be relief on the horizon for egg suppliers in the form of eggs from poultry farmers — if regulators give the go-ahead. People have fled en masse from their homes in disaster-affected Turkey to different parts of the country, reports Victoria Craig. Russia announced its production of oil substantially, leading to higher market prices for energy. And, advertisers for Sunday’s Super Bowl showdown are having to navigate their messaging around Americans’ unease about the state of the economy.
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Feb 10, 2023
This year, Super Bowl commercials will feature more brand collabs
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This Super Bowl weekend, millions of eyes will be trained on TVs around the world to watch the big game — and the multi-million-dollar advertisements that come with it. We check in with Jeanine Poggi, editor of the publication Ad Age, to see what brands have up their sleeves this year. The NFL, meanwhile, is facing a lawsuit from a group of former players over the league’s handling of disability claims. And, a look at why video game prices are starting to deviate from the normal $60 for a new release.
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