Daniel Shin

Producer

Daniel helps produce the daily “Marketplace Tech” show and podcast, and he’s interested in tech policy and ethics.

Latest from Daniel Shin

Jun 23, 2021
Rising prices make it harder to estimate what a house is really worth
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The automated appraisal models used by banks, regulators and brokers get less accurate in fast-moving markets.
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Jun 22, 2021
Tourism in Hawaii is approaching pre-pandemic levels
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Businesses in Hawaii welcome the demand but are struggling to keep up. Also, awaiting congressional testimony from Fed Chair Jerome Powell today, we revisit the debate over inflation. Plus, trying to make sense of seesawing on the stock market. And, is Washington prepping to break up tech giants? We take a look at a package of antitrust bills the House Judiciary Committee is set to consider tomorrow.
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Jun 22, 2021
Americans got more serious about financial planning during COVID
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People spent more time working to get their financial act together over the last year. That’s the upshot from two recent surveys of how people’s behavior and attitudes toward money have changed since the pandemic hit. Plus, the Supreme Court rules against NCAA limits on educational benefits for college athletes. And, a closer look at supply chain diversity programs, the means by which companies and government agencies do more business with suppliers owned by underrepresented groups. We speak with one expert who says that whole system needs a reboot.
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Jun 22, 2021
Cardboard makers see surge in demand, but …
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From the BBC World Service: You might be surprised to see their profits. Companies making packing materials for Amazon and other retailers have seen a sharp fall in orders from corporate clients, with more people working from home. Plus, India accuses Twitter of defying new social media content rules. And, the U.K. starts talks to join the CPTPP, a trading group of countries around the Pacific Ocean. The economic benefits could be limited.
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Jun 22, 2021
Corporate America has a supplier diversity problem
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Programs meant to connect large corporations with more diverse suppliers are not working.
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Jun 22, 2021
The Biden administration wants to fight domestic terrorism. How can tech help?
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Domestic terrorists have used the internet to organize and share propaganda. But some common counterprogramming tactics aren’t well studied.
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Jun 21, 2021
Older Americans have the fastest-growing student debt
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Nearly 9 million Americans 50 and up still have student debt, either from loans they took out to pay for their own education or for their kids’ educations, according to the Department of Education. Plus, taking stock of how markets reacted to the Federal Reserve’s latest economic assessment last week. And, Chinese citizens are still processing the change in birth policy announced last month that will allow couples to have three children instead of the current maximum of two. A number of women have turned to humor in their reactions.
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Jun 21, 2021
As summer travel heats up, American Airlines is cutting flights
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American Airlines, which is flying more than its competitors, is canceling hundreds of flights. One reason is a labor shortage. Plus, ditching your dining plans could cost you: Restaurants are cracking down on people who don’t show up for reservations. And, chronicling Amazon’s constant growth and the challenges it faces as Prime Day kicks off.
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Jun 21, 2021
What challenges face Amazon without Bezos at the helm?
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Brad Stone, author of “Amazon Unbound,” explains how Bezos shaped Amazon’s business and culture.
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Jun 21, 2021
A rent control row has toppled Sweden’s government
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From the BBC World Service: Sweden’s minority government failed to get support to lift a rent cap on newly built apartments, and Prime Minister Stefan Lofven lost a confidence vote. It’s the first time a Swedish government leader has been ousted after such a motion. Plus, business investment across borders dropped 35% last year as COVID lockdowns stalled the global economy. And, why Japanese companies including Toyota and SoftBank are inoculating staff and their families at work ahead of the Tokyo Olympics.
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