Brian Allison

Technical Director

Brian is a technical director with the media production team at Marketplace. His job is to make sure the shows get on the air and sound as good as they can.

Before coming to Marketplace in 2016, he was a freelance audio engineer with clients such as Nickelodeon, Disney and Los Lonely Boys. Prior to that, he worked as an engineer at Interscope Records in Los Angeles with artists such as Usher, Christina Aguilera, Black Eyed Peas and American Idol.

Brian graduated from Berklee College of Music in 2008 with a degree in music production and engineering.

Latest from Brian Allison

Jul 19, 2023
The White House takes on “junk fees” for renters
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In a flurry of announcements, the White House rolled out new measures calling for transparency on so-called “junk fees” for renters, as well as new proposed guidelines for corporate mergers. Plus, why electric vehicles are getting cheaper, why homebuilders are feeling a flush of confidence, and the WTO urges countries not to restrict food exports in the wake of Russia’s withdrawal from the Black Sea grain deal.
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Jul 19, 2023
Why is inflation in the UK so high?
From the BBC World Service: The UK’s inflation figures remain high today at 7.9%, although this is down from 8.7%. Why is it so high when compared to the USA (3%) and the Eurozone (5.5%)? Mohamed El-Erian, Chief economic adviser at German financial services group Allianz, explains. Plus, we hear from the Director General of the World Trade Organization, who has urged countries not to restrict food exports in the wake of Russia’s withdrawal from the Black Sea grain deal.
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Jul 18, 2023
San Francisco wants to stay attractive to tech companies. What about remote work?
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Global leaders will convene in San Francisco this fall for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit. Mayor London Breed says it’s one step in attracting and retaining the tech companies the city is known for. Plus, what it means that retail sales for June were lower than expected.
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Jul 18, 2023
Where did all the tourists go, Mayor Breed?
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Between a homelessness crisis and difficulty retaining retailers downtown, San Francisco has work to do to attract tourists in pre-pandemic numbers. Mayor London Breed says her plan involves addressing homeless encampments and spending on law enforcement. Plus, will that all-but-promised recession ever happen?
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Jul 18, 2023
What’s it like to be a grain farmer in Ukraine?
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From the BBC World Service: Ukrainian farmer Kees Huizinga joins Marketplace to discuss the impact of Russia withdrawing from the Black Sea grain deal. What next for the Commonwealth Games after Melbourne pulls out of hosting it in 2026? And finally, we hear from Lucy Ward on what it’s like for a woman to commentate on men’s soccer.
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Jul 17, 2023
USA! Equal Pay!
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We’ll discuss what it could take to close the gender pay gap at the club level and at the World Cup final. Plus, grain prices could be headed up and we’ll look at some economic indicators from China.
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Jul 17, 2023
Skin in the Game: Lessons in adaptation, Bay Area edition
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As one program grad put it, the video game industry is “lacking in melanin.” At Gameheads, students are prepping to be part of a new and improved generation of tech innovators. Plus, we’ll hear from San Francisco mayor London Breed on commercial real estate.
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Jul 17, 2023
Russia pulls out of the Black Sea grain deal
From the BBC World Service: Russia has announced it is withdrawing from the Black Sea grain deal with immediate effect. The BBC’s Paul Moss explains what the knock-on effects could be. Plus, former International Monetary Fund economist David Woo explains why China’s economy is struggling as they register a youth unemployment rate of 25 percent. And finally, with the Women’s World Cup starting this week, the BBC’s Leanna Byrne looks into the issue of equal pay in women’s soccer.
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Jul 14, 2023
These lawyers are suing over masks, vaccines and more
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Public health experts worry litigation over COVID-19 policies, even if unsuccessful, could result in a spread of vaccine and other medical disinformation. Plus, guardrails for AI and quarterly bank results.
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Jul 14, 2023
Don’t believe everything you hear
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Scam calls trying to steal money are getting increasingly believable, thanks to generative AI. We’ll hear from an expert, and talk to an actual AI-generated voice. Plus, the “green bank” the Biden administration set up to invest in community climate resilience.
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