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

Oct 7, 2024
Doing the numbers on campaign promises
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Spending plans proposed by former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris would both add trillions to the national debt.
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Oct 7, 2024
Oil prices rise over Middle East tensions
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From the BBC World Service: The biggest rise in oil prices for nearly two years was recorded on Friday. We’ll discuss the latest developments.
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Oct 4, 2024
Why work as a “bee chauffeur” is big business
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Several times a year, millions of honeybees are transported back and forth across the country to help pollinate the nation’s crops. Whose job is it to move them? Plus, what to make of the gangbusters September jobs report.
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Oct 4, 2024
Dockworkers suspend their strike — for now
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Dockworkers have suspended their strike until Jan. 15 in response to a new, higher wage offer from port operators. But what about their demands around automation?
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Oct 4, 2024
What impact will new tariffs on Chinese EVs have on the EU market?
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From the BBC World Service: The European Union has given the green light to big tariffs on electric vehicles made in China, but not all member states or European car manufacturers are happy with the decision.
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Oct 3, 2024
How the port strike might play out on grocery shelves
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Will the ongoing port strike lead to food shortages? It depends on both businesses and shoppers. Plus, retailers bet on big consumer spending this holiday season, OpenAI’s massive new valuation, and a “temperature check” on U.S.-China economic relations.
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Oct 3, 2024
West Coast ports kick into high gear
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As we enter day three of port strikes along the East and Gulf Coasts, ports on the West Coast are fielding record high amounts of diverted cargo. Plus, reassessing the legality of election betting, and the knock-on effects of stricter new SNAP requirements for older adults.
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Oct 3, 2024
Nikkei 225 soars on interest rate comments
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From the BBC World Service: The Japanese stock market gains followed Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba saying the time wasn’t right for further increases in borrowing costs.
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Oct 2, 2024
When companies make political contributions, it’s risky business
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How businesses strategically funnel cash toward political causes, what they hope to gain, and what they might be risking. Plus, the trucking industry braces for the impact of the dockworkers strike, and an antitrust case against Amazon moves forward.
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Oct 2, 2024
Dockworkers strike, day two
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Dockworkers from East and Gulf Coast ports enter the second day of a strike, with tensions centered around wages and automation. Plus, crude oil prices rise slightly amid escalating violence in the Middle East, and new car sales stall in response to high prices and interest rates.
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