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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

  • May 19, 2021

    New York City Marathon’s return signals steps toward pandemic recovery

    New York City Marathon’s return signals steps toward pandemic recovery
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    Also, we discuss banking equity regulation and the pandemic’s impact on China’s movie industry.

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  • May 18, 2021

    Teens trading? Fidelity is making it happen

    A trader holds his head while working on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange.
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    We also talk real estate, business travel and high-end room service during lockdown.

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  • May 18, 2021

    Could a “new deal” help solve Africa’s debt problem?

    International leaders will look at having debt paid back over a longer time period than at present.
    Gonzalo Fuentes/AFP via Getty Images

    From the BBC World Service: France is hosting a summit of European, American and African leaders seeking to help countries in Africa with their post-pandemic recovery. And, Russia’s spy chief Sergei Naryshkin denies his agency is responsible for the Solar Winds cyber-attack, which was one of the largest and most sophisticated ever.

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  • May 18, 2021

    How do we stop another COVID pandemic?

    "Thinking about coronavirus, the vaccine that we want is one that can be used in the most remote places by anybody," Dr. Larry Brilliant says.
    Vincenzo Pinto/AFP via Getty Images

    Also, we look into how building a home has become a much more expensive undertaking.

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  • May 17, 2021

    Ding dong, inflation is hitting the indulgent snack industry

    A stack of boxes of Twinkies, Hostess' most popular product, sits on a grocery store shelf. Hostess went public today, after years of financial strife and transformation.
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    Electric and hybrid cars are looking better to consumers, and we talk markets with Julia Coronado.

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  • May 17, 2021

    The COVAX vaccine-sharing scheme is running short of shots

    Health researchers say the mutating virus, which spreads more easily means we need to set new priorities for global health.
    John Wessels/AFP via Getty Images

    From the BBC World Service: The Serum Institute, which is the largest single supplier to the initiative, hasn’t made any of its deliveries since March amid India’s ongoing health crisis. Now COVAX is short 140 million doses for developing countries. Plus, India’s hotels and restaurants say the hospitality sector will crumble without immediate economic relief. And Portugal’s bars, hotels and tour operators gear up for vacation season.

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  • May 17, 2021

    Behind on taxes? So is the IRS

    Behind on taxes? So is the IRS
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    We also discusses the spike in demand for workers. Also, Citibank wants to open new branches.

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  • May 14, 2021

    The complex moral issue of paying hackers ransom

    As these kinds of cyberattacks are becoming more common, demand is growing for cybersecurity experts.
    Logan Cyrus/AFP via Getty Images

    Several news organizations are reporting that Colonial Pipeline did pay hackers ransom to regain control of their data and their systems, reportedly something in the $5 million range. And, people are buying cars at a near-record pace, if you can find them. The low supply and high prices are related to the global semiconductor chip shortage. There’s still no definitive timeline for when that shortage could end.

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  • May 14, 2021

    What new mask guidance means for businesses

    For now, many businesses are likely to still require face masks.
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    What can businesses ask of their customers? And what can employers ask of their workers? We start to sort it out. Plus, hospital appointments are disrupted by a ransomware attack on Ireland’s health service. And, in the U.K., much like in the U.S., worries about higher inflation are creeping up along with increases in consumer demand and wages.

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  • May 14, 2021

    Could Britain overtake the U.S. in pace of economic growth?

    There are signs that inflation is picking up in the U.K. and the U.S.
    Niklas Halle'n/AFP via Getty Images

    From the BBC World Service: The Bank of England’s chief economist Andy Haldane thinks so, but there’s a risk that boom could turn to bust. Plus, a Turkish power company which provides a quarter of Lebanon’s electricity has cut supplies from its offshore generators. And, the creator of the Ethereum cryptocurrency believes a new generation of environmentally friendly tokens is on the way.

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