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Jesson Duller

Jesson Duller

Audio Engineer

Jesson is a former audio engineer at Marketplace.

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  • Jun 3, 2022

    Why is OPEC’s oil production increase not calming prices?

    OPEC+ member Russia produces over 10 million barrels of oil a day
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    From the BBC World Service: The group of major oil producing nations, including the likes of Saudi Arabia, agreed to cautiously increase production. They didn’t, however, throw oil out of the group, and oil markets today seem little moved by the news. We ask why. Also, as Jubilee celebrations continue in Britain – we’ll take you out to the world of cake, bunting and fizz at the U.K.’s street parties.

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  • Jun 2, 2022

    OPEC+ agrees to increase oil production, add to global market

    OPEC+ agrees to increase oil production, add to global market
    Joe Klamar/AFP via Getty Images

    The group of oil producing nations known as OPEC+ have reportedly agreed to supply more oil to the global market than previously expected. This would be to make up for at least some of the Russian oil embargoed by Western sanctions. There are hints that the record labor shortage could be starting to let up. We check in with the BBC’s Victoria Craig as Britain enters its four-day celebration of Queen Elizabeth II and her 70th year on the throne.

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  • Jun 2, 2022

    Inflation concerns have now become retirement concerns

    A customer shops for food items inside a Tesco supermarket store in east London on January 10, 2022. - UK annual inflation rocketed last November to 5.1 percent, more than double the Bank of England's 2.0-percent target -- price rises for fuel, clothing, food, second-hand cars and increased tobacco duty all helped drive up inflation. (Photo by Daniel LEAL / AFP) (Photo by DANIEL LEAL/AFP via Getty Images)

    A quarter of Americans said they will need to delay retirement because of rising costs, according to a new survey from BMO Harris Bank and Ipsos. Also, in such a volatile market, people are saving much less. There’s been a surge in demand for robot assistance from businesses. For today’s Economic Pulse, we explore the concept of a central digital bank currency for the Fed, and why it might not be a good thing.

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  • Jun 2, 2022

    Britain celebrates Queen’s Platinum Jubilee

    the Kings Troop Royal Horse Artillery process along The Mall ahead of the Queen's Birthday Parade, the Trooping the Colour, as part of Queen Elizabeth II's platinum jubilee celebrations, in London on June 2, 2022. - Huge crowds converged on central London in bright sunshine on Thursday for the start of four days of public events to mark Queen Elizabeth II's historic Platinum Jubilee, in what could be the last major public event of her long reign.
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    From the BBC World Service: Britain begins four days of celebrations to mark Queen Elizabeth II’s 70th year on the throne. Hospitality industry bodies believe $2.5 billion will be spent over the jubilee weekend, but we hear why that might not be quite be the economic boost you’d expect. And just what is a royal warrant – and why do companies big and small want one?

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  • Jun 1, 2022

    The world was supposed to be 70% vaccinated by now. It’s far short of that.

    The latest poll from the Kaiser Family Foundation finds that job security and the economy concerns outweigh worries about getting sick.
    Photo by Michael Ciaglo/Getty Images

    The 70% figure was a goal of the World Health Organization that was stated roughly a year ago. However, the world’s population isn’t even close to meeting that goal – some countries haven’t even cracked 10%. We look into why. Susan Schmidt joins us for today’s discussion on market activity. A lifeguard shortage will be keeping pools and beaches around the country closed. It’s also the first day of hurricane season, and we dive into what goes into disaster preparedness for some communities.

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  • Jun 1, 2022

    How can one build – or change – corporate culture?

    How can one build – or change – corporate culture?
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    We spoke with Melissa Daimler, a former WeWork executive and the current chief learning officer at Udemy, who addresses the concept of company culture in her new book, “ReCulturing.” The Supreme Court has paused a Texas state law that would have challenged how social media companies police hate speech and misinformation. Jennifer Pak checks in from Shanghai, which is easing its COVID lockdown after more than 60 days.

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  • Jun 1, 2022

    After 65 days, Shanghai’s lockdown finally eases

    A view of the Lujiazui financial district in Shanghai.
    Hector Retamal/AFP via Getty Images

    From the BBC World Service: Relief could be coming to China’s financial hub Shanghai, as the city’s lockdown restrictions begin to ease, with hopes that could aid an economic recovery. Also, there are accusations of “greenwashing” at one of Germany’s biggest investors. New data sheds light on what the economic impact of sanctions has been on the Russian economy.

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  • May 31, 2022

    How Black women feel the economic effects of abortion bans

    Tia Freeman cheers at a protest following the U.S. Supreme Court’s release of a draft opinion, which would overturn Roe v. Wade. Freeman told the crowd in Nashville that she had two abortions that she says kept her economically on track.
    Blake Farmer/WPLN News

    We feature a story out of the South, where Tia Freeman of Nashville’s experience illustrates how abortion bans could be a hazard to one’s economic opportunities as well as health. Larry Adam of Raymond James joins us for today’s discussion on the markets. Also, it appears the trend of remote work is actually driving up housing costs.

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  • May 31, 2022

    European Union agrees to partial ban on Russian oil

    European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen speaks during a debate regarding economic sanctions against Russia.
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    From the BBC World Service: EU leaders say they will block most Russian oil imports by the end of 2022 to punish Moscow for invading Ukraine, we’ll explain what the bloc has announced. Also, a historic trade deal between the UAE and Israel.

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  • May 31, 2022

    Workers are unionizing within Activision Blizzard. Is this the start of something?

    Employees of the video game company, Activision Blizzard, hold a walkout and protest rally to denounce the companys response to a California Department of Fair Employment and Housing lawsuit and to call for changes in conditions for women and other marginalized groups, in Irvine, California, on July 28, 2021.  (Photo by DAVID MCNEW / AFP) (Photo by DAVID MCNEW/AFP via Getty Images)

    Workers at Raven Software, a subsidiary of Activision Blizzard (the makers of “Call of Duty”), have voted to unionize. This is the first union at a major gaming company, and it raises questions as to whether it is a sign of things to come as unionization efforts have sprung up at huge companies in other industries. President Biden is scheduled to meet with Fed chair Jerome Powell to discuss inflation, as well as economic conditions here and abroad. We look into why mortgage rates have been dropping.

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