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

Mar 29, 2021
Wait continues on clearing the Suez Canal traffic jam
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Even after the stuck container ship is freed, it’s going to take some time for the hundreds of ships backed up in the canal to get through. Among the freight that’s currently delayed is coffee for Europe. Plus, financial companies in Japan and Switzerland warn of significant losses after one U.S. hedge fund’s major share sale.
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Mar 26, 2021
When will employers bring workers back to the office?
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Some are still giving employees the flexibility to work from home for at least part of the time. Microsoft announced that workers can start returning to its Redmond, Washington, headquarters this Monday if they want to, for example. Plus, the latest data on how U.S. consumers are spending and saving money. And, where in the economy the latest round of direct payments for COVID relief are flowing.
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Mar 26, 2021
Biden doubles vaccine goal for first 100 days to 200 million
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Vaccine appointment scheduling has become an intense undertaking for many, refreshing laptop screens and setting alerts. But what about those without internet access? Plus, an update on the container ship still stuck in the Suez Canal and how it’s affecting global trade. And, what the pandemic has been like for those living alone.
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Mar 26, 2021
Inside one of AstraZeneca’s COVID vaccine centers
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As a tussle between the U.K. and EU over COVID-19 vaccines supplies continues, we take you inside one of AstraZeneca’s facilities. Plus, the story behind the new face of the Bank of England’s 50-pound bank note.
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Mar 25, 2021
For some, the pandemic has actually been a good time to have a baby
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The U.S. birth rate has declined during the pandemic, but for dancers, actors, athletes and others, shutdowns have presented an opportunity to raise a family. Plus, good news from the labor market today tempered by a big-picture look at the pandemic economy. And, the CEOs of Facebook, Google and Twitter are back before Congress again.
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Mar 25, 2021
The human and dollar costs of gun violence
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After the mass shootings in Colorado and Georgia, the Biden administration is weighing a series of executive actions to limit some firearms, and Congress is facing pressure to act. Plus, an update on the container ship still stuck in the Suez Canal. And, what do Americans really know about how their incomes compare to work peers, friends or the rest of society?
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Mar 25, 2021
Britain, EU pledge to resolve vaccine row
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The European Commission has proposed vaccine export controls, which are seen as targeting sales to the United States and the U.K. Plus, with criticism of EU chiefs over vaccine rollout delays, what does effective leadership look like in a time of crisis? And, Nike and H&M face backlash from Chinese consumers.
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Mar 24, 2021
Yellen, Powell remind us pandemic pain is still prevalent
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Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said 1 in 10 adults in the U.S. are going hungry. Plus, stock prices are up … for now. We take a closer look at the recent back-and-forth, and whether it’s “good inflation” or “bad inflation” that the economy could see during recovery. And, California Gov. Gavin Newsom will likely face a recall election this fall.
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Mar 24, 2021
The reality of the gender pay gap in the U.S.
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Today is Equal Pay Day for women, which marks how long into 2021 the average woman would have to work in order to earn the same income that the average man earned in 2020. Plus, inside Robinhood’s plans for an IPO.
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Mar 24, 2021
Lodged container ship snarls traffic in Suez Canal
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A giant container ship has gotten stuck on the banks of Egypt’s Suez Canal, blocking a critical global shipping corridor that sees 10% of the world’s trade pass through each day. Plus, the European Union plans to propose tougher controls on vaccine exports. And, researchers say COVID vaccines, vaccine passports and forged negative test papers are being sold on the darknet.
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