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

Feb 10, 2021
When essential workers may not be employees
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The disappearance of regular full-time jobs in the U.S. economy, one example being the trend of independent contractor janitors. Plus, GM reports quarterly results amid the company’s announcement that it will keep three plants idle because of a global chip shortage. And, Aunt Jemima is rebranded as Pearl Milling Company.
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Feb 9, 2021
How raising the minimum wage would affect the U.S. economy
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According to the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office. Its new report says a $15 federal minimum wage would reduce poverty but cost the U.S. jobs. Plus, dispelling the worry that a third round of COVID relief will produce inflation. And, a Tennessee high school program aims to get more women into the auto repair field.
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Feb 9, 2021
New stimulus checks could be here by March
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Democrats in the House have released details on some of their priorities for new COVID relief, including what $1,400 stimulus payments might look like. Plus, small business confidence at an eight-month low. And, the IRS is getting ready to accept 2020 tax returns, but it’s also still working through a backlog caused by the pandemic.
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Feb 9, 2021
Nearly 1 million Venezuelans find refuge from economic crisis in Colombia
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Colombia has granted legal status to the undocumented migrants, who will be permitted to work and apply for permanent residency. Also, British supermarkets in the European Union face major supply problems because of post-Brexit rules on imports from the U.K.
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Feb 8, 2021
Increasing the child tax credit
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House Democrats are set to unveil legislation today that would increase the child tax credit. Plus, will a new COVID relief package from the federal government lead to higher inflation? And, in another sign of streaming’s strength, a brick-and-mortar video rental chain closes up the last of its stores.
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Feb 8, 2021
Which carmaker is going to partner with Apple?
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Hyundai says it’s not in talks with Apple over autonomous car production. Plus, how toy companies are managing in the pandemic despite not having as many big movie releases to rely upon. And, where President Biden’s approach to climate change leaves the coal industry.
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Feb 8, 2021
Questions swirl about the effectiveness of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine
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Investors are assessing the implications of South Africa’s decision to suspend its rollout of the drugmaker’s coronavirus shot. What does that mean for global supply? Also, Cuba’s opening up its economy to private businesses. And, the U.N.’s climate action envoy calls for more green investments.
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Feb 5, 2021
What regulators came up with when they met about market volatility
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Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and others say financial markets were able to handle the strain of volatile trading of GameStop and other stocks. Plus, grim numbers for the January jobs report. And, a preview of what you’ll see from Super Bowl ads if you tune into the big game on Sunday.
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Feb 5, 2021
Today’s the day for an update on jobs and pandemic relief
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The latest official reading on unemployment during those dark days of January, and more on the massive new hiring needed for a long-term return to full employment. Plus, what a global computer chip shortage is doing to production in the auto industry. And, the future for Britian’s Wall Street now that the U.K. has broken out of the EU.
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Feb 5, 2021
Kuaishou makes a splash as Hong Kong’s biggest IPO since 2019
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Shares of Chinese video-sharing app Kuaishou nearly tripled in price in their Hong Kong stock market debut Friday. Plus, there may be movement on appointing the next leader of the World Trade Organization. And, why Barclays’ boss sees Brexit as a bit of a benefit.
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