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

Sep 11, 2019
The street cred of stealing an “Old Town Road” sign
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The stock market is deceivingly quiet. The cost of damages from excessive drinking dwarfs alcohol tax revenue. Wellesley, Massachusetts is sick of “Old Town Road” for a very specific reason.
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Sep 11, 2019
Reaching out to women to curb gun violence
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U.S. firms in China are feeling a bit squeezed these days. Operation Lipstick reaches out to women to curb illegal gun transfers. Dentists aren’t all smiles about the “tele-dental” industry.
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Sep 11, 2019
London Stock Exchange faces Asian takeover bid
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The London Stock Exchange has received an unexpected takeover bid from an Asian rival. Germany’s budget is under scrutiny amid recession fears. We take a look at the human hair trade.
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Sep 10, 2019
“Public charge” and childhood poverty
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Americans are borrowing a lot. Apple’s product reveals of late are just “meh.” How will restrictive public charge policies affect future generations of immigrants?
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Sep 10, 2019
Big worries for small business
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3M faces Congress over its use of PFAS. What’s the economic impact of Hurricane Dorian on The Bahamas? Recession talk wears on small business.
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Sep 10, 2019
Pork prices are soaring in China
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Pork prices jump 47% in China because of African swine fever. Alibaba’s founder Jack Ma is stepping down. A gloomy mood pervades the Frankfurt Motor Show this year.
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Sep 9, 2019
China exports to US drop as trade war continues
China’s exports to the U.S. fell by 16% in August ahead of scheduled trade talks in October. California considers a bill to reclassify the employment status of gig workers. And how headphones could help with hearing loss.
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Sep 9, 2019
Spending bill top of the agenda as Congress returns
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Congress returns from summer recess to a slate of legislative business including hashing out a spending bill before the end of the month. Gig workers could be reclassified as employees, if a California bill passes. And a profile of one of the “GM Gypsies.”
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Sep 9, 2019
Pilot strike grounds British Airways passengers
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British Airways cancels thousands of flights as pilots strike. The U.K. prime minister says he now wants a Brexit deal with the EU. China’s economy sees fresh hit from U.S. trade spat.
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Sep 6, 2019
A new phone app could help law enforcement combat “skimmers” at the gas pump
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We talk jobs and markets with Chris Low. Then, we ask about Fannie and Freddie’s privatization. Also, an app to fight pump skimmers.
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