Alex Schroeder

"Marketplace Morning Report" Producer

SHORT BIO

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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As Congress struggles with tech legislation, states aim to regulate online privacy

"It’s a slow drum beat of states starting to consider ways to protect citizens’ rights," said Albany Law School professor Ray Brescia.
"It’s a slow drum beat of states starting to consider ways to protect citizens’ rights," said Albany Law School professor Ray Brescia.
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Why economic growth among developing countries is slowing

Over the first 10 years of the 21st century, developing economies were growing at historically fast rates. That has since changed.
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The number of "sandwich generation" caregivers is growing

The term refers to adults caring for both older parents and children — which takes a toll on mental, physical and financial health.
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How politics could derail the world economy in 2025

Ian Bremmer of the Eurasia Group says a volatile Mideast, Russian disruption and a strained U.S.-China relationship could all prove harmful.
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President Jimmy Carter's economic plea to the American people

On July 15, 1979, amid inflation and long lines at the gas pump, Carter made a speech that in many ways exemplified his presidency.
It became known as the "malaise speech," even though President Jimmy Carter never used that word himself. And at the center of the speech was a call to change both the spirit and economy of America.
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An elite college antitrust suit and the illusion of meritocracy

Plaintiffs in a 2022 class-action lawsuit against 17 elite colleges who allege the schools colluded in determining financial aid packages are seeking $685 million in damages.
Cornell has acknowledged that "admissions readers were, in effect, deputized in the fundraising process," says Ron Lieber of The New York Times. Above, the Cornell campus.
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What's going on over in Germany?

Europe's largest economy is facing headwinds while the government is in turmoil.
"The [political] uncertainty in Germany could last all the way through April 2025," warns Ludovic Subran at Allianz.
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Believe it or not, most people like their health insurance

We take a look at how Americans feel about health insurance and what causes those feelings to change.
While most people are OK with their health insurance, those who utilize their insurance more often have more problems.
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What France's political gridlock might cost its economy

While the country awaits a new prime minister, a budget crisis looms.
France's government was effectively toppled after French Prime Minister Michel Barnier was ousted in a no-confidence vote last week. Now, the country waits for a new prime minister.
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What's behind America's sports betting boom

Forty percent of Americans now say they bet on sports.
Technology has aided sports betting's recent growth, said The Economist's Alice Fulwood.
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