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

Dec 16, 2020
Australia threatens to take China to WTO
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The trade dispute between Australia and China escalates, as Canberra moves to get the World Trade Organization involved over tariffs on Australian exports. And, in Santiago, Chile, protests to protect the country’s pioneering pension program.
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Dec 15, 2020
Clearing the way for another vaccine approval
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The FDA said today that Moderna’s vaccine candidate has been found to be safe and 94% effective. Plus, the latest on the pandemic economy from the Federal Reserve. And, the future of organized labor under the Biden administration.
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Dec 15, 2020
A tool for deciding who gets vaccinated when
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The CDC’s “Social Vulnerability Index” tracks how disasters affect disadvantaged communities. Plus, the Federal Reserve begins its last interest rate meeting under President Donald Trump today. And, what’s next for the relationship between China and the U.S.?
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Dec 15, 2020
Tech giants to face new rules in the EU
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The EU is set to unveil new rules it says will “overhaul” the digital market, including how tech giants operate. Also, why Adidas is looking to sell its Reebok brand. And, a London brewpub on fighting to survive the latest round of coronavirus restrictions.
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Dec 15, 2020
Rethinking the U.S.-China relationship under the Biden administration
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Economist Dean Baker says the two should be sharing intellectual property in health care and climate technology, “not fighting over it.”
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Dec 14, 2020
What the vaccine rollout will cost states
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The first coronavirus vaccines are being delivered in the U.S. this morning. Plus, the Federal Reserve will take up the state of bond buying in its meeting this week. And, a growing greenhouse agriculture industry to support local produce even in winter.
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Dec 14, 2020
If not one coronavirus relief bill, maybe two?
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The latest strategy from lawmakers? Split coronavirus relief into two separate packages. Plus, retailers are running out of room for all of those returns we’re making this year. And, calls for the Biden administration to cancel at least some student loan debt.
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Dec 14, 2020
Australian winemaker faces 212% tariffs on sales to China
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Brexit trade talks get another extension. We hear about hopes from both sides of finally striking a deal. Also, a new national lockdown for businesses in Germany. And, an Australian winemaker on the more than 200% tariffs on his wines sold in China.
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Dec 11, 2020
Let’s talk relationships — with stock brokers
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Plus, it’s looking more likely that the EU and Britain won’t be able to reach a trade deal before the nearing deadline. And, HUD is giving out $46 million to help veterans at risk for homelessness.
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Dec 11, 2020
An update on the COVID vaccine supply
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The GlaxoSmithKline-Sanofi vaccine candidate may not be ready for a year. Plus, Visa and Mastercard have stopped allowing their cards to be used on Pornhub. And, Camp Fire survivors battle insurance companies over claims.
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