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Alex Schroeder

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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

  • Elon Musk has tweeted "The bird is freed".
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    From the BBC World Service: The world’s richest man, Elon Musk, has tweeted suggesting he’s now officially Twitter’s owner. Plus, why interest rates aren’t rising in Japan, unlike in many other countries. And, how a political stalemate in Northern Ireland is putting pressure on businesses and households.

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  • So, the GDP numbers say we’re not in recession … right?
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    Numbers from the Commerce Department show growth and a healthy economy, but KPMG’s Diane Swonk helps us read a little more into the data. Since we’re in Texas this week, we check in with venerable Dallas business reporter/stockbroker David Johnson. Then, we have some takeaways from the Boeing earnings report.

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  • The White House isn’t a fan of all those bank and airline fees, either
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    The Biden administration is targeting what it calls “junk fees” that add to the cost of living. Then, we dive into company culture with Hewlett Packard Enterprise CEO Antonio Neri.

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  • Gas, coal and oil prices have soared since Russia invaded Ukraine in February.
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    From the BBC World Service: The International Energy Agency says Russia’s war in Ukraine is continuing to cause unprecedented shock to the world’s energy markets. Plus, a shakeup at Samsung, the world’s biggest smartphone maker, will see another founding family member as the next chairman. And, poverty in Brazil has become a major election issue for voters.

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  • How political ad money makes its way around the redrawn districts in Texas
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    First, we discuss mortgage rates with Susan Schmidt. For our Texas-focused coverage today, we examine the flow of political advertising money. The SEC is looking into updating the way it names things in order to aid frustrated investors.

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  • Jewel Samad/AFP/Getty Images

    Alphabet, Microsoft and Spotify are reporting declines in profit and ad sales growth. For our election-oriented coverage in Texas, we look at how redistricting affects the money dynamics for candidates. There’s a lower percentage of households with no checking or savings accounts with banks.

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  • The German government approved the investment despite strong opposition, including from the economy minister, Robert Habeck.
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    From the BBC World Service: Chinese shipping giant Cosco will take a 24.9% stake in Germany’s biggest seaport in Hamburg. Plus, closer links between Berlin and Beijing aren’t the only issue causing tension between France and Germany. And, Iraqi vacationers are boosting Lebanon’s tourism sector.

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  • Gerrymandering for dollars, Texas style
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    First, Drew Matus of MetLife Investment Management talks housing prices with us. Then, our election coverage has eyes on Texas, where the state is defending its redistricting maps. Oil and gas titans are reporting big profits.

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  • GOP chips away at Democratic grip in South Texas
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    Does the emergence of a Republican lawmaker in the Rio Grande Valley – typically a Democratic stronghold – signal a shift in that area? Then, we look at changes on the way for the mortgage industry. Also, polling data shows how people have a dimmer outlook of the American Dream.

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  • Global leaders gathered in Berlin with a goal of providing massive economic assistance to Ukraine.
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    From the BBC World Service: German chancellor Olaf Scholz says his country’s history showed it’s possible to rebuild after a devastating war. In 1948, the Marshall Plan helped West Germany get back on its feet after World War II. Plus, the Czech Republic is the latest European country to ban Russian citizens who want to visit for tourism, culture or sport. And, the world’s biggest flower show, the Floriade, fails to blossom in the Netherlands.

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