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.”

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Mar 25, 2019
Is there an appetite for an Apple streaming service?
Markets around the world are feeling the global slowdown and the continued issues over trade this Monday. Apple is expected to announce some type of streaming service today, but with so many options for cord cutters already, will there be an appetite for it? Plus, the rent just keeps getting higher, and you can look at zoning as one of the culprits. Today’s show is sponsored by Brother Printers, EquityZen, the Alliance for Lifetime Income and On Deck Capital.
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Mar 25, 2019
Deal or no deal, what happens to British trade after Brexit?
From the BBC World Service… One of Britain’s biggest fraud trails begins today as HP seeks $5 billion from the founder of Autonomy, a company the computing giant acquired back in 2011 for $10 billion dollars. Then, after wooing Italy last week to become the first G-7 country to sign on to China’s ambitious Belt and Road Initiative, President Xi Jinping continues his European tour today as he begins an official state visit to France. But will he have the same luck touting the project’s benefits? Plus, what happens to Britain’s future trade relationships – deal or no-deal Brexit? Today’s show is sponsored by Brother Printers, EquityZen, the Alliance for Lifetime Income and On Deck Capital.
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Mar 22, 2019
The long road to recovery in Nebraska
Flooding in Nebraska is already estimated to have caused over $500 million worth of damage. What does it mean when a stock like Levi’s is “over-subscribed”? Plus, Marketplace’s Krissy Clark talks about the new season of “The Uncertain Hour,” which explores the crack epidemic, its aftermath and its effect on communities of color in regards to the criminal justice system. Today’s show is sponsored by Clearbanc and Panopto.
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Mar 22, 2019
How does a drug epidemic end?
Brexit is now delayed, but uncertainty about the deal might be only growing. The Trump administration asks colleges for data on how students do after graduation. Plus, Marketplace’s Krissy Clark talks about the new season of “The Uncertain Hour,” which explores the crack epidemic and its aftermath, and looks for lessons about the current opioid crisis in the U.S. Today’s show is sponsored by Clearbanc and Panopto.
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Mar 22, 2019
Brexit’s delayed, but is damage to business already done?
From the BBC World Service… A delay’s been granted, but are you still confused about Brexit? We’re in Brussels just hours after the European Union wiped a March 29 exit from the calendar to hear exclusively from the boss of Europe’s busiest port about how he’s preparing for any outcome. We’ll also get a taste of what Brexit uncertainty is like for food-and-drinks producers, and ask an economist whether the damage to business on both sides of the English Channel has already been done. Today’s show is sponsored by Clearbanc and Panopto.
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Mar 21, 2019
The economy isn’t speeding, so there’s no need to pump the brakes
The Fed decides to hold off on raising interest rates. Italy is buying what China is selling on infrastructure. Plus, the top spot for happiest place on earth goes to — surprise — Scandinavia. Today’s show is sponsored by Panopto and WellFrame.
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Mar 21, 2019
Why Italy wants in on China’s Belt and Road Initiative
From the BBC World Service… Despite an effort from Prime Minister Theresa May last night to reassure the British public and the country’s businesses about Brexit, firms are still worried about what happens next Friday when the clock strike midnight. We’ll hear from businesses on both sides of the English channel about how they’re preparing in an increasingly uncertain environment. Then, Chinese president Xi Jinping is in Italy today – a country expected to become the first G-7 nation to officially endorse China’s global Belt and Road Initiative. But, with an already heavy debt burden, is it a risky deal for Italy to take on even more debt with this project? Today’s show is sponsored by Panopto and WellFrame.
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Mar 21, 2019
The world’s happy place
The Fed decides to leave interest rates alone. Are courts equipped to handle matters of complex scientific questions? Plus, the top spot for happiest place on earth goes to — surprise — Scandinavia. Today’s show is sponsored by Panopto and WellFrame.
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Mar 20, 2019
Is there oil under the Everglades? Someone’s about to find out
The E.U. tells everyone to prep for a no-deal Brexit. The Fed announces what it will do with interest rates Tuesday, and it looks like they’ll stay put for now. Levi’s is back on the stock market, but will it be able to appeal to Millenials? Plus, after years of resistance from environmental groups and legal battles, an oil company will get to explore for oil under the Everglades. Today’s show is sponsored by WordPress, Brother Printers and Panopto.
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Mar 20, 2019
When targeted advertising is considered discrimination
Facebook changes its targeted advertising system after its accused of discrimination. Levi’s is back on the stock market. Plus, we look into the environmental costs of sapphire mining and its effect on the lemur population in Madagascar. Today’s show is sponsored by WordPress, Brother Printers and Panopto.
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