Bennett Purser
Episodes by Bennett (2)
Latest Stories (185)
Which shopping bag is "greenest" to use?
by
Kai Ryssdal
, Bennett Purser
and Liz Sanchez
Apr 2, 2019
Paper, plastic or cotton?
How Mark Zuckerberg wants the U.S. government to regulate Facebook
by
Kai Ryssdal
, Bennett Purser
and Liz Sanchez
Apr 1, 2019
A New York Times reporter says the CEO's plan is "self-serving."
How a labor shortage is giving leverage to blue-collar workers
by
Kimberly Adams
and Bennett Purser
Mar 25, 2019
And what companies must do to adapt in this economy
Your employer's podcast wants your attention
by
Kai Ryssdal
, Bennett Purser
and Liz Sanchez
Mar 20, 2019
How podcasting became the biggest corporate craze since the company memo.
Is this the end of recycling?
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Bennett Purser
Mar 19, 2019
The Chinese economy could be killing recycling in the U.S.
As the cost of living rises, Marketplace listeners share what they're saving for
by
Bennett Purser
and Liz Sanchez
Mar 18, 2019
Last week the Bureau of Labor Statistics released a report confirming a rising cost of living in the United States as the consumer price index rose 0.2 percent. Although it was a small hike, it affected the prices of food, gas and rent. We called up some Marketplace listeners to get their thoughts about how […]
Bitcoin offers stability in Venezuela's shaky economy
by
Kai Ryssdal
, Bennett Purser
and Liz Sanchez
Mar 4, 2019
One Venezuelan economist uses bitcoin to defend his family against financial instability.
Baseball sees a boost in players of all levels
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Bennett Purser
Feb 20, 2019
If you thought baseball was dead ... think again.
Remembering Karl Lagerfeld, a creative force in the business of fashion
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Bennett Purser
Feb 19, 2019
The fashion house Chanel announced its creative director died today.
After 50 years, Sesame Street is still poised for success
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Bennett Purser
Feb 19, 2019
The money and the history behind America's most beloved television show.