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

Apr 21, 2021
Making sure money to address systemic racism wasn’t a one-time thing
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We speak with Marc Morial, president and CEO of the National Urban League, about what progress the U.S. has made on overhauling policing, and what progress corporations have made on their pledges to address systemic racism. Also, the latest on a new cyberattack, different from the SolarWinds hack, that’s hit U.S. government agencies, defense contractors and financial institutions. And, inside the abrupt collapse of the European Super League.
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Apr 21, 2021
Shareholder and consumer pressure for social justice
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This week, the Service Employees International Union and nonprofit Majority Action called on managers of pension and hedge funds to press for social justice during corporate annual meetings. Plus, a large group of religious leaders calls for a boycott of Home Depot and says the company isn’t doing enough to oppose Georgia’s new law that makes it harder to vote. And, progress for restaurants that are able to pay rent again, but the data also shows challenges for minority-owned businesses.
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Apr 21, 2021
Top soccer clubs call game on the European Super League
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From the BBC World Service: After outrage from fans, politicians and former players, English clubs have withdrawn from a JPMorgan Chase-backed breakaway league. Some other European clubs now say they won’t take part either. Also, in the Philippines, a community food bank resumes operations, a day after volunteer safety worries. And Denmark’s “coronapas” is now mandatory in bars, restaurants and stadiums.
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Apr 21, 2021
Amazon hasn’t had much antitrust scrutiny compared to other tech giants. That may be about to change.
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Law professor Lina Khan has written about Amazon’s potentially anti-competitive practices. She’s being considered for a seat on the Federal Trade Commission.
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Apr 20, 2021
“Britcoin”: U.K. considers digital currency
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As the U.K. looks into a central bank-backed digital currency, how is the Federal Reserve approaching the idea in the U.S.? Plus, the House passes a bill on the relationship between cannabis businesses and banks. And, a plastics ban in Mexico City raises questions about women’s access to female sanitary products.
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Apr 20, 2021
Coal miners embrace green jobs … if they can get them
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The nation’s largest coal miners’ union is backing President Joe Biden’s transition to renewable energy — if miners aren’t left behind. Plus, the number of people seeking work increased between November and March, and that increase was primarily driven by women entering the job market, according to the New York Federal Reserve. And, a new survey finds a lot of Black Americans under the age of 40 started investing in the stock market during the pandemic.
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Apr 20, 2021
UEFA boss says European Super League is a “huge mistake”
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From the BBC World Service: Aleksander Ceferin, president of UEFA, soccer’s governing body in Europe, told England’s “Big Six” Premier League clubs they could still change their mind. Some of Spain’s and Italy’s biggest soccer clubs are also joining the new league. Plus, as the Bank of England mulls a digital currency, we explore the advantages of a digital pound or dollar for consumers.
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Apr 20, 2021
The global chip shortage is hurting startups dreaming up new products
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Semiconductor supply is not likely to meet demand at least through 2022.
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Apr 19, 2021
U.S. and China agree to cooperate on climate change
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President Biden is expected to release U.S. proposals for reducing emissions at or before a virtual climate summit the U.S. is hosting later this week. China is not likely to make any new pledges at the summit. Plus, after a report on U.S. consumer prices last week, expectations of runaway inflation seem to have subsided … for now. And, are tablets more popular again thanks to the pandemic?
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Apr 19, 2021
Drugmakers face opioid trial after pandemic delays
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Four local governments in California are asking for $50 billion from four drug companies. Plus, technology to help companies better monitor and analyze their progress toward inclusivity. And, blocking middle seats on flights costs airlines money, but a new CDC study shows just how much it can reduce the risk of coronavirus exposure.
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