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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

  • ‘Tis the season to shop
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    The National Retail Federation expects over 183 million people to shop between Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Plus, are U.S. Treasurys still “risk-free” investments?

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  • Turkey legs with a side of Treasury bonds
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    While we gorge on turkey today, the U.S. government continues to rack up debt. The national debt is just over $36 trillion. Most would agree there’s something to cut in all of that. The question is how?

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  • Could Uniqlo become fashion’s biggest retailer?
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    From the BBC World Service: Uniqlo CEO Tadashi Yanai wants to become the world’s biggest clothing retailer. Also: Malaysia is now a hub for plastic recycling, but how safe and sustainable is this trade?

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  • Walmart rethinks DEI
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    The nation’s largest retailer joins a growing list of companies that just a few years ago were sowing off their efforts to address racial disparities.

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  • EV sales have been hitting records … and speedbumps
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    One study found 46% of electric vehicle owners in the U.S. were likely to switch back to combustion engines for their next car. Also: why farmers are working extra jobs.

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  • Will Greenland’s airport help tourism take off?
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    From the BBC World Service: The Arctic island of Greenland is hoping its new international airport will attract more visitors, and boost its fishing industry.

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  • Nov 26, 2024

    Tariffs on Day One

    Tariffs on Day One
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    Trump says he’d impose 25% tariffs on goods from Mexico and Canada until they do more to stop fentanyl and migrants from crossing the border illegally.

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  • New day, new tariffs
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    President-elect Trump plans to impose tariffs on goods from China, Mexico and Canada. Plus, how digital currencies are weaving their way into politics.

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  • China: ‘No one will win a trade war’
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    From the BBC World Service: As President-elect Trump details his tariff plans for Mexico, Canada and China, Beijing warns against escalating trade tensions.

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  • Another Trump Cabinet pick
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    President-elect Trump has announced Scott Bessent as his choice to lead the Treasury Department. We look more into Bessent’s background and the role he would play as treasury secretary.

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