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Erika Soderstrom

Associate Producer

Erika works with a group of extraordinary producers to chase business and economic stories heard on “Marketplace Morning Report.”

Latest from Erika Soderstrom

  • The key to Fresno’s future
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    For downtown areas across the country, Fresno is practically in first place when it comes to post-shutdown recovery. They’re doing a few things right. Plus, a check-in on U.S. based steel firms.

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  • No money? No problem
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    Early entrepreneurs in the hip-hop scene found ways to make money outside of producing music. We’ll talk to a few of them. Plus, food inflation and missing tax records.

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  • Travel on climate change’s schedule
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    Tourism destinations and peak travel times are shifting thanks to extreme weather brought on by climate change. Plus, the Supreme Court blocks a settlement with Purdue Pharma.

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  • Rice prices highest in 12 years
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    From the BBC World Service: Rice prices have surged to their highest levels in almost 12 years, according to the United Nations’ food agency. India’s rice export ban and adverse weather conditions are the main culprits. Hip-hop is 50 years old; it all started in the Bronx and is now a multi-billion dollar global phenomenon. Saudi Arabia’s soccer Pro League is kicking off today; but is it going to be an expensive flash in the pan?

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  • Aug 10, 2023

    Off to the races

    Off to the races
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    ESPN is likely to be the next big name in sports betting. We’ll talk about why. Plus, worker productivity is up and WeWork is headed toward closure.

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  • Why do collectors collect?
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    Some are in it for the money, some are in it just for the stuff. We talk Beanie Babies with collectibles expert Harry Rinker. Plus, deadly wildfires burn across Maui.

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  • At the height of the Beanie Baby craze, people were making average profits of 500%. Then, as with all investment bubbles, came a crash.
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    According to the “Beanie Meanie,” a collectibles and antiques expert who was skeptical of the craze all along.

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  • China criticizes U.S. investment ban
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    From the BBC World Service: We look at the impact of a new U.S. policy that will seek to restrict American investment in Chinese tech, especially in sensitive technologies like computer chips. The aim is to ensure that U.S. cash does not support China’s military modernisation. Plus, as West African leaders meet again to discuss the coup in Niger we hear how it’s affecting life on the ground for people in the country. And, Cher has been selling her own ice cream around Los Angeles, the Cherlato. We speak to the New Zealand ice cream maker behind the brand, Giapo Grazioli.

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  • No texting at work!
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    11 financial firms are facing fines for communicating through unofficial channels. Plus, economists and foresters are working out a new type of credit model.

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  • Aug 9, 2023

    Got debt?

    Got debt?
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    Collectively, Americans have $1 trillion of it — and that’s just counting the credit card kind. It’s a new record. Plus, an investing ban on certain kinds of Chinese tech, and why diversity matters at a major economic symposium.

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