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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

  • Mar 10, 2021

    WTO considers calls to suspend COVID vaccine patents

    More than 100 developing countries are experiencing rollout delays due to vaccine shortages.
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    From the BBC World Service: More than 100 developing countries support the proposal, which would permit more drugmakers to manufacture COVID vaccines. Plus, a new bridge between India and Bangladesh aims to boost trade ties. And, appealing to the spending power of the “purple dollar” by including more people with disabilities in advertisements.

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  • Mar 9, 2021

    Could the U.S. get back to pre-pandemic economic growth soon?

    The COVID-19 pandemic has meant more people shopping online and fewer people able to work in shipping safely, resulting in today's backlogs.
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    The OECD calculated that the world economy will grow by a brisk 5.6% this year and that the new stimulus, if approved, could add 3% or 4% to U.S. economic output in its first year. Plus, new data on how the COVID relief package is expected to significantly reduce poverty rates. And, vaccine manufacturers meet to discuss global supply chain issues.

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  • Mar 9, 2021

    Policymakers try to turn the page on this pandemic economy

    Policymakers try to turn the page on this pandemic economy
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    The Federal Reserve is extending one of its pandemic lending programs through June, even as some of its other programs expire. Plus, an update on PPP loans, which over the last two weeks have been limited to firms with fewer than 20 employees. And, for people getting tax refunds this year, they could come at the same time more pandemic relief checks hit.

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  • Mar 9, 2021

    Vaccine rollouts should help global economic growth beat expectations

    The OECD says its global economic outlook has markedly improved in recent months due to vaccine rollout and relief programs.
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    While the OECD forecasts global economic growth of 5.6% in 2021, some developing countries are likely to lag behind. Plus, insolvency for U.K. specialist bank Greensill Capital raises regulatory questions over supply chain finance. And, the price of internet shutdowns in India.

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  • Mar 8, 2021

    What the Senate’s COVID relief provides to those most vulnerable

    What the Senate’s COVID relief provides to those most vulnerable
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    Direct cash payments, an enhanced child tax credit and more. The House is set to take up and likely pass the legislation on Tuesday. Plus, employment protections that currently exist for trans people and what action the Biden administration is taking.

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  • Mar 8, 2021

    One step closer to a new COVID relief package

    One step closer to a new COVID relief package
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    How the COVID relief package passed by the Senate differs from the House’s bill. Plus, a closer look at how pandemic economic turmoil has affected women. And, what it means to create an inclusive workplace for trans workers.

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  • Mar 8, 2021

    Oil prices rise on reports of a drone attack in Saudi Arabia

    Saudi Arabia, the world's largest oil exporter, condemned what it called an attack on global energy security.
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    Saudi officials say there were no reports of injuries or damage, however. Plus, food-delivery giant Deliveroo chooses London for its stock market listing. And, how pandemic disruption is sparking a conversation about gender equality in our workplaces and at home.

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  • Mar 5, 2021

    Some of those huge Texas electricity bills were a mistake?

    The state needs to be prepared to prevent extreme cold from paralyzing the electric power system.
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    An independent monitor says there are billions of dollars in overcharges on Texas electricity bills as a result of the deadly outages in February. Plus, signs of energy in hiring for the U.S. economy. And, concerns about inflation and higher borrowing costs for mortgages and loans, and how those will really affect consumer spending.

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  • Mar 5, 2021

    Guess what’s back? China’s economic growth target.

    China was the only major economy to expand in 2020, though at its slowest pace in decades.
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    Beijing is now aiming for an expansion of at least 6% this year. It scrapped its 2020 target due to COVID disruption. Plus, Australia insulates itself from Italy’s vaccine export ban by preparing its domestic production lines. And, could Taiwan’s semiconductor manufacturers help with a shortage of chips for U.S. automakers?

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  • Mar 5, 2021

    Here’s what you need to know about SPACs

    Here’s what you need to know about SPACs
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    You know, special purpose acquisition companies: the way to take a company public and create a new stock that’s all the rage in 2021. Plus, a look at job postings along with the government’s hiring and unemployment report for February. And, words from Fed Chair Jerome Powell fail to calm recent market volatility.

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