David Brancaccio

Host and Senior Editor, Marketplace Morning Report

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David Brancaccio is host and senior editor of “Marketplace Morning Report.” There is a money story under nearly everything, but David often focuses on regulation of financial markets, the role of technology in labor markets, the history of innovation, digital privacy, sustainability, social enterprises and financial vulnerability in older adults. David freelanced for Marketplace in 1989 before becoming the program’s European correspondent based in London in 1990.

David hosted the evening program from 1993-2003, then anchored the award-winning public television news program “Now” on PBS after a period co-hosting with journalist Bill Moyers. David has co-produced and appeared in several documentaries, including “Fixing the Future,” about alternative approaches to the economy, and “On Thin Ice,” about climate change and water security, with mountaineer Conrad Anker. David is author of “Squandering Aimlessly,” a book about personal values and money. He enjoys moderating public policy discussions, including at the Aspen Ideas Festival, Chicago Ideas Week and the Camden Conference in Maine.

David is from Waterville, Maine, and has degrees from Wesleyan and Stanford universities. Honors include the Peabody, Alfred I. duPont-Columbia University, Emmy and Walter Cronkite awards. He is married to Mary Brancaccio, a poet and educator. They have three offspring, all adults. He likes making beer and building (and launching) pretty big rockets. Among his heroes are Edward R. Murrow and Wolfman Jack.

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PODCAST: Fast food workers on strike

Aug 29, 2013
Fast-food workers are extending their one-day strikes to 35 cities nationwide as they try to gain traction for higher wages. One of Europe's most famous businessmen has resigned after the suicide of his company's CFO. August was once a quiet time in the political realm, thanks to the annual Congressional recess, but now activists use the time to push their agenda -- and Washington message-makers cash in.

Josef Ackermann resigns from Zurich after suicide of CFO

Aug 29, 2013
One of Europe's most famous businessmen has resigned after a suicide his company's CFO.

PODCAST: JPMorgan's $6bn penalty

Aug 28, 2013
It's one of those mornings where the brass at JPMorgan might not want to read the papers. It’s the first student-run Apple Store for aspiring marketers, accountants, and entrepreneurs. And, high speed trading is behind this month's errors in financial markets.

August is the month for high speed trading disasters

Aug 28, 2013
High speed trading is behind this month's errors in financial markets.

U.S. demands JPMorgan pay $6 billion penalty

Aug 28, 2013
It's of those mornings where the brass at JPMorgan might not want to read the papers.

PODCAST: Unrest in Syria impacts oil markets

Aug 27, 2013
The headlines about Syria are altering the shape of financial markets today. Airbnb is the latest company to experiment with Vine. And, students at the Greenhill School in Dallas are managing a stock portfolio worth $100,000.

At a Texas private school, the investment club actually invests

Aug 27, 2013
Students at the Greenhill School in Dallas are managing a stock portfolio worth $100,000.

Uncertainty over Syrian intervention hits oil markets

Aug 27, 2013
The headlines about Syria are altering the shape of financial markets this morning.

PODCAST: New York State sues Donald Trump's for-profit college

Aug 26, 2013
Donald Trump's for-profit university made false claims according to New York's attorney general. The scheduled start of the NFL football season on Sept. 5 is putting pressure on Time Warner Cable and CBS to negotiate a deal giving cable customers access to the network's programs. And, the world's growing population needs protein. Insects provide at the fraction of the cost of beef.

Durable goods turn out to be a summer flop

Aug 26, 2013
Durable goods orders fell sharply in July.