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Alex Schroeder

"Marketplace Morning Report" 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

  • A small organic farm in the middle of Houston’s concrete sprawl. 
    Travis Bubenik for Marketplace

    Jobs numbers come out Friday, but private data show the job market is hot. With its acquisition of Aetna, CVS has moved towards in-house health services. Plus, how some in “food deserts” are gaining access to fruits and vegetables.

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  • Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex walk through the walled public Andalusian Gardens which has exotic plants, flowers and fruit trees during a visit on February 25, 2019 in Rabat, Morocco.
    Facundo Arrizabalaga/Pool/Getty Images

    A new study finds that raising the minimum wage could prevent suicides. The U.S. will begin to implement  sanctions against Cuba. Plus, we take a look at the booming business around the forthcoming royal bundle of joy.

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  • A large anti-U.S. mural covers the wall of a building in the center of the Iranian capital Tehran, on April 23, 2019. - The White House announced yesterday it was calling an end to six-month waivers that had exempted several countries from unilateral US sanctions on Iranian oil exports.
    ATTA KENARE/AFP/Getty Images

    From the BBC World Service… Paris is bracing itself for May Day protests. Venezuela’s President Nicolás Maduro has claimed victory over an attempted coup. Plus, can the Trump administration reduce Iran’s oil exports to zero?

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  • As part of a nationwide hiring effort, Taco Bell Cantina hosts Hiring Party at 840 8th Avenue on April 23, 2019 in New York City.
    Dave Kotinsky/Getty Images for Taco Bell

    It’s not that hard to get a job these days, but it does take a little more work to get a raise. Cleveland and Ohio go the state’s supreme court to decide the fate of the city’s local hire ordinance.

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  • A new survey suggests that 35% of the American workers with paid vacation time plan to use less than half of it this year.
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    Why public-private infrastructure partnerships get complicated. A new survey suggests more than one-third of recipients will leave paid vacation on the table this year. Plus, what happens when makers of specialty products just stop making?

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  • In this handout image provided by Imperial Household Agency, Emperor Akihito is seen attending the abdication ceremony at the Imperial Palace on April 30, 2019 in Tokyo, Japan.
    Handout/Imperial Household Agency of Japan via Getty Images

    From the BBC World Service… Economic growth in Europe strengthened at the start of 2019. Also, a cross-party group of British politicians are backing a “Green New Deal” for the U.K. Finally, Japan’s Emperor Akihito has abdicated.

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  • In this file photo illustration taken on April 19, 2018 shows the logo of online streaming music service Spotify displayed on a tablet screen in Paris.
    LIONEL BONAVENTURE/AFP/Getty Images

    Consumers were spending a lot last month, according to new government data. An African swine flu epidemic is affecting China’s food supply. Plus, Spotify faces stiff competition as Amazon and Google enter the streaming music business.

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  • Apr 29, 2019

    Bayer beware

    Logo of Bayer AG is seen during annual shareholders meeting of German chemicals and pharmaceuticals conglomerate Bayer AG on April 26, 2019 in Bonn, Germany.
    Maja Hitij/Getty Images

    Bayer shareholders send a resounding rebuke against management. As fuel prices rise, we look at how gas stations stay competitive. Plus, the average FICO credit score is up, but are these figures being inflated?

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  • Spanish Prime Minister Pedro and Socialist Party (PSOE) candidate for prime minister Pedro Sanchez waves during an election night rally in Madrid after Spain held general elections on April 28, 2019.
    JAVIER SORIANO/AFP/Getty Images

    From the BBC World Service… Spain’s socialist party has won the most seats in the general election. Should the U.K. scrap the penny coin? And, the fight for votes in India’s election has entered its fourth round. 

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  • Are you Team Venmo or Team Zelle?
    Milkos/iStock/Getty Images Plus

    Hispanic home ownership has been rising. The president of France wants his citizens to work more. Plus, are you are on Team Paypal or Team Zelle?

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