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

Aug 21, 2019
Britain steps up Brexit planning… in Germany
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Prime Minister Johnson meets Chancellor Merkel as he seeks to renegotiate the U.K. leaving the E.U. We hear why Norway’s sovereign wealth fund matters to its citizens. Do you love or hate e-Bikes?
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Aug 20, 2019
You can now rent a Tesla… sort of
Tesla
Global uncertainty is stifling Germany’s economy. Tesla revamps its solar panel business with a rental plan.
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Aug 20, 2019
The Maine issue with elder care
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Could a payroll tax cut stimulate an already “strong” economy? Lower interest rates haven’t boosted home sales just yet. An elder caregiver shortage in Maine could be a glimpse of the future for the rest of country.
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Aug 20, 2019
Italy’s coalition of the unwilling
Could a new coalition government tackle Italy’s mounting debt problem? Hong Kong’s leader plans more dialogue with protesters. Who benefits from having gold?
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Aug 19, 2019
Who wants truckers driving 17 hours a day?
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Stimulus talk calms recessions fears. Home Depot deals with slowing home sales and Chinese tariffs. The Trump Administration wants to ease safety restrictions for truck drivers.
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Aug 19, 2019
Trump wants to make it harder to claim housing discrimination
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HUD proposes stricter standards on “unintentional discrimination” claims. Will the U.S. give Huawei another reprieve? Dems tackle Native American issues on the campaign trail.
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Aug 19, 2019
U.K. warns of Brexit shortages
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A government document dubbed “Operation Yellowhammer” says there could be food, fuel and medicine shortages in Britain after a “no-deal” Brexit. Iran warns the U.S. against seizing an oil tanker which has left Gibraltar. Have toilets changed much since Woodstock?
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Aug 16, 2019
Paying for college today with tomorrow’s income
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Markets stabilize after a panic over a potential recession. Demonstrators in Hong Kong take their non-violent protests to the ATM. A new bill would help students pay for college with future earnings.
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Aug 16, 2019
Worker cultures clash in “American Factory”
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The yield curves normalize. Filmmakers capture the tensions between Chinese and American workers at an Ohio factory.
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Aug 16, 2019
Hong Kong protesters hit the ATM before the rally
A protester in Hong Kong explains why he’s taking part. One entrepreneur makes high-end wears from thrown away fast-fashion garments.
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