SHORT BIO
Iru Ekpunobi is a fellow with Marketplace’s flagship show, where they work on research, pitches and production.
Before joining APM, they taught and studied at the Salt Institute of Documentary Studies in Portland, Maine, and produced longform podcasts and daily news at ABC News Audio.
When the headphones aren’t on, you can find Iru restoring vintage furniture, playing overly competitive tabletop games and/or giggling.
Latest Stories (2)
Gen Z drinks “gut pop,” and legacy soda makers are eager to supply it
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Iru Ekpunobi
Mar 12, 2025
Health-conscious consumers are shifting from sugary soft drinks to those with dietary fibers, says Laura Cooper of The Wall Street Journal.
The inventory of small warehouses isn't meeting demand
by
Kai Ryssdal
, Sofia Terenzio
and Iru Ekpunobi
Mar 4, 2025
Economic uncertainty and previous overexpansion are prompting companies to be careful about leasing space, said Liz Young at The Wall Street Journal.