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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.”

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  • Aug 30, 2019

    Hong Kong: Jobs versus protests

    CENTRAL, HONG KONG, HONG KONG ISLAND, CHINA - 2019/08/28: A protester holds a placards criticising the treatment of Cathay Pacific employees by the company during the demonstration. Anti-government protesters rallied in support of aviation workers that had been let go due to their political views and participation in various anti-extradition demonstrations. Various leaders gave speeches before the demonstrators marched to Pacific Place and created a 'Lennon Wall'. (Photo by Aidan Marzo/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)

    Workers in Hong Kong worry about choosing between protecting protest rights and keeping their jobs. India’s auto sector an indicator of slowing economic growth. 

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  • Aug 29, 2019

    There’s a positive way to look at low interest rates

    Traders on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange during the afternoon of January 27, 2016 in New York City. 
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    We look at the bright side of extremely low interest rates with Diane Swonk. We also examine the growing trend of transit van sales. Then, we look at how climate change could be affecting the U.K. economy.

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  • Aug 29, 2019

    Trade war update: China won’t retaliate, for now

    An investor rests on a chair in front of screens showing stock market movements at a securities company in Beijing on August 26, 2019. - Asian equity markets tanked and the yuan hit an 11-year low Monday after US President Donald Trump ramped up his trade war with China by hiking tariffs on more than half-a-trillion dollars worth of imports.
    WANG ZHAO/AFP/Getty Images

    We update the trade war, with China appearing to step back. Also, we look at Dems, debate and donations. Then, we see how immigrants impact Atlanta.

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  • Aug 29, 2019

    Why is the Queen involved in Brexit?

    Britain's Queen Elizabeth II delivers the Queen's Speech during the State Opening of Parliament in the Houses of Parliament in London on June 21, 2017.

    We shed some light on the confusion over what happens next. Then, Africa could be the next frontier for AI. Plus, how gardeners in London are tackling climate change.

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  • Aug 28, 2019

    Can the LSAT or GRE hold the key to diversity for law schools? Some want to find out

    Can the LSAT or GRE hold the key to diversity for law schools? Some want to find out

    We talk with Susan Schmidt about the psychology of the markets. Also, BP is pulling out of Alaska after 60 years. Then, we hear how law schools are offering the choice of LSAT or GRE.

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  • Aug 28, 2019

    What’s Brexit have to do with suspending Parliament?

    LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 02: The Union flag flies in front of the Clock face on the Queen Elizabeth Tower, commonly referred to as Big Ben on April 2, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)

    The U.K. government seeks a suspension of Parliament as Brexit looms. South Korea gets dropped from Japan’s list of most-favored trading partners. Sunday retailing is controversial in Britain. 

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  • Aug 28, 2019

    Electronics retailers brace for the “gadget” tariff

    A pedestrian walks by a Best Buy store on April 10, 2012 in New York City.
    Justin Sullivan/Getty Images

    The tariff saga is now poised to affect the world of electronics. Consumers and retailers like Best Buy are doing what they can to prepare. In China, the nation’s social credit score system could extend to companies. Also, we look at an East Coast service that offers products in reusable packaging.

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  • Aug 27, 2019

    Examining the $572M decision against Johnson & Johnson

    IRVINE, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 26: A sign is posted at the Johnson & Johnson campus on August 26, 2019 in Irvine, California. A judge has ordered the company to pay $572 million in connection with the opioid crisis in Oklahoma.
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    Pharma giant Johnson & Johnson has been ordered by a judge to pay $572 million for underplaying the impact of opioids. We examine what the verdict means. Karyn Cavanaugh checks in to talk about the markets, and we look at how a new Golden State law allows cooks to sell food from home.

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  • Aug 27, 2019

    The FEC is about to suffer a crippling loss

    A pedestrian walks past the Federal Election Commission's headquarters October 24, 2016 in Washington, DC. The FEC is an independent regulatory agency founded in 1975 by the U.S. Congress "to disclose campaign finance information, to enforce the provisions of the law such as the limits and prohibitions on contributions, and to oversee the public funding of Presidential elections."
    Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images

    The Federal Election Commission, the body that watches over campaign finances, is down another commissioner. What does this mean? Also, the story of one man leaving his budding career in the U.S. to move back to China and be a pro Lego builder. Finally, we look in on how KFC is starting to offer non-meat options.

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  • Aug 27, 2019

    Are tensions with Iran cooling?

    President Rouhani reiterated his call for the US to lift sanctions before any talks.

    Iran’s President Rouhani reiterates that he will only talk to the U.S. if sanctions are lifted. A Grammy-winning musician secures $250 million for Africa’s women entrepreneurs.

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