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 4, 2019
The call for change to the FDA’s opioid approvals is coming from inside the building
As the political chaos continues in Venezuela, the question remains as to who will get to take control of the country’s valuable oil resources and all the dollars they generate. The FDA’s opioid advisory committee says the agency is putting the interests of drugmakers over public health, following the approval of another powerful painkiller. David Brancaccio spoke to the head of the committee. Today’s show is sponsored by the Alliance for Lifetime Income, the United States Postal Service and WellFrame.
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Feb 4, 2019
Venezuelan crisis deepens as European nations back opposition leader
From the BBC World Service… Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has ignored a deadline from the European Union to call fresh elections. Now, European heavyweights, including the U.K., France and Spain, have said they recognize opposition leader Juan Guaidó as interim president. Then, an 11-month inquiry into Australian banks has resulted in recommendations after finding the institutions put profit before consumers. Then, Facebook blows out 15 candles today. But in adolescence, the social giant is facing a host of issues, from election meddling to data security and the possibility of increased regulation. Today’s show is sponsored by the Alliance for Lifetime Income, the United States Postal Service and WellFrame.
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Feb 1, 2019
The colas went down to Georgia
The January jobs numbers are out, and they show a strong but tightening job market. Big oil earnings beat forecasts, encouraging investors. And as thousands descend on Atlanta for Sunday’s Big Game, a war is waging between Super Bowl sponsor Pepsi and hometown mainstay Coca-Cola. How much do those tickets go for, anyway? Today’s show is sponsored by the Alliance for Lifetime Income and Wasabi Hot Cloud Storage.
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Feb 1, 2019
Cutting out the med middleman
What will the jobs numbers tell us about a tumultuous January? The White House is trying to lower drug prices for consumers by curbing the influence of pharmacy benefit managers. The polar vortex continues to wreak havoc on infrastructure across the Midwest. Plus, politics in Super Bowl ads? Not this year. Today’s show is sponsored by the Alliance for Lifetime Income and Wasabi Hot Cloud Storage.
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Feb 1, 2019
Japan, EU toast new free trade arrangement
From the BBC World Service… As the U.S. and China struggle on trade talks, Japan and the E.U. are cheering a new trade arrangement between them that starts today. It creates one of the world’s biggest free trade areas covering nearly a third of global economic activity. Then, ahead of elections in India, the government unveils its new budget. Afterwards, drones have been the subject of much controversy in recent months — remember the one that grounded flights at London’s Heathrow airport? But, in Africa, the flying technology presents huge potential for business and economic development. Today’s show is sponsored by the Alliance for Lifetime Income and Wasabi Hot Cloud Storage.
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Jan 31, 2019
‘Furloughed’ or ‘unemployed’?
The January jobs numbers are due Friday morning. How will they reflect all those federal workers who were told to stay home during the partial government shutdown? What does the Fed easing on raising interest rates mean moving forward? Plus, we hear from one federal contract worker who talks about how she is dealing with not getting the shutdown back-pay afforded to others. Today’s show is sponsored by the University of Florida Warrington College of Business, Wasabi Hot Cloud Storage and Indeed.
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Jan 31, 2019
‘Crosscurrent’ affair
The Fed goes back on its plans to keep raising interest rates, deciding to instead be “patient” with markets. Amazon is king when it comes to cloud computing, but competitors are nipping at their heels. Plus, we hear from one federal contract worker who talks about how she is dealing with not getting the shutdown back-pay afforded to others. Today’s show is sponsored by the University of Florida Warrington College of Business, Wasabi Hot Cloud Storage and Indeed.
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Jan 31, 2019
How a European payments channel to Iran to circumvent sanctions could work
From the BBC World Service… The European Union’s three biggest member states have reportedly set up a payment channel to allow business transactions with Iran and circumvent U.S. sanctions. What will it mean for relations between the U.S. and Europe? Then, India’s unemployment rate is at a 40-year high, and it comes ahead of elections in just a few months. Plus, today marks just two months until the U.K. leaves the E.U., but as politicians struggle with finalizing an exit deal, British carmakers say they’re on “red alert” as investment in the industry has dropped nearly 80 percent over the last three years. Today’s show is sponsored by the University of Florida Warrington College of Business, Wasabi Hot Cloud Storage and Indeed.
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Jan 30, 2019
Cloud of insurance fears hangs over The Sunshine State
Aircraft maker Boeing tops $100 billion in sales for the first time, a sign the global economy is doing pretty well. Congress hears from those hurt by high drug prices. Plus, homeowners in hurricane-prone Florida are finding fewer options to protect themselves as insurance companies cut back on coverage for natural disasters. And — surprise — Facebook is again in hot water over privacy concerns. Today show is sponsored by Pitney Bowes, the University of Florida College of Business and Wasabi Hot Cloud Storage.
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Jan 30, 2019
The heat is on
How will the polar vortex and subsequent heating costs affect Midwesterners’ pocketbooks? Apple is facing the reality that people in China and India are not too keen on spending $1,000 for an iPhone. Plus, we take a look at how elder care agencies are dealing with getting clients to where they need to be. Today show is sponsored by Pitney Bowes, the University of Florida College of Business and Wasabi Hot Cloud Storage.
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