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 8, 2021
The world’s biggest vaccine maker says it needs financial help
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From the BBC World Service: The Serum Institute of India has asked India’s government for $400 million to help it increase COVID vaccine manufacturing amid soaring demand. And, as Brazil deals with overcrowded hospitals and a health system in crisis, President Jair Bolsonaro turns his focus to ramping up vaccine efforts.
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Apr 8, 2021
What if gig workers could train the algorithms that determine their pay?
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Some DoorDash drivers found they could get the app to offer them more money by declining low-paid deliveries.
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Apr 7, 2021
Low-wage workers have lost the most ground during COVID
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That’s one of the key takeaways in Amnesty International’s latest annual report on “The State of the World’s Human Rights.” Also, Amazon’s support for higher corporate taxes. Plus, Jamie Dimon, CEO and chairman of JPMorgan Chase, sees a strong U.S. economy on the horizon for a few years to come. And, in Quebec, springtime usually means a traditional visit to a sugar shack. The pandemic has changed that.
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Apr 7, 2021
Job quality is getting worse during COVID
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A survey by Gallup released today finds that the pandemic, for many, has eroded the quality of jobs you get if you have a job. And, the worsening-jobs effect is most pronounced for low-income workers. Plus, data on a universal basic income experiment suggests that the free money does not discourage work.
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Apr 7, 2021
Doubts over disputed Greenland mine after snap election
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From the BBC World Service: Rare-earth mining could give the world’s largest island an economic windfall, but some worry it will damage Greenland’s pristine environment. Also, Britain’s new regulator for tech titans like Amazon, Facebook and Google. Plus, luxury watchmakers look to drum up more online sales.
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Apr 7, 2021
Work tools feel like social media but without the moderation
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Project Include found that some tech workers experienced more harassment during the pandemic, particularly women, people of color and transgender and nonbinary workers.
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Apr 6, 2021
Let’s take a closer look at this labor market
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There was the strong jobs report Friday, there’s news about job openings today. Where are we in terms of people returning to work as recovery continues? And, another story about the beloved places and features of the American landscape that have vanished amid e-commerce, big-box chains and now the pandemic.
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Apr 6, 2021
When the chips are down, call the government
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The auto industry is asking for government help to boost domestic production of semiconductors amid a pandemic-era, global shortage of chips. Plus, which industries are still struggling to hire back workers. And, a documentary follows the Youngstown, Ohio, residents working to revitalize the city after deindustrialization.
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Apr 6, 2021
Credit Suisse top executives leave bank over Archegos losses
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From the BBC World Service: The Swiss banking giant has also cut bonuses as it tackles the fallout of its business relationships with the Archegos hedge fund and Greensill Capital. Also, the race to find a new generation of “greener” steel and how much it could cost.
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Apr 6, 2021
The radical act of staying in Youngstown
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Director Karla Murthy explains why she chose to follow residents of Youngstown, Ohio, and their work to revive the city.
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