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Jesson Duller

Jesson Duller

Audio Engineer

Jesson is a former audio engineer at Marketplace.

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  • The spread of the new coronavirus variant hasn't seemed to dampen consumer confidence, which reached 115.8 in December. However, that remains below pre-pandemic levels.
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    Also today: We speak with the BBC’s Victoria Craig about the European Union potentially wielding the power of the purse against member countries it sees as going against democratic values.

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  • Ukrainian troops take part in a military drill outside the city of Rivne on February 16, 2022. (Photo by Aris Messinis / AFP) (Photo by ARIS MESSINIS/AFP via Getty Images)

    From the BBC World Service: As NATO defense ministers gather in Brussels to talk about escalating geopolitical tensions, we take you to Singapore where Russia and Ukraine are also top of mind. Plus, what a landmark ruling from Europe’s top court means for critical funding.

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  • According to a study published this week in the journal Nature Climate Change, it’s the worst drought the Southwest has experienced in at least 1,200 years. 
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    Also today: Families of some of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting victims have reached a $73 million settlement in a lawsuit against bankrupt gunmaker Remington. The BBC reports on a basic income scheme for young people leaving care in Wales.

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  • A 2011 aerial shot of the Pentagon complex which is the headquarters for the Department of Defense, located in Arlington, Virginia.
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    Also today: Stifel’s Lindsey Piegza joins us to discuss prices at the wholesale level during our talk about the markets. We explore how price gouging inquiries during the pandemic have led to friction in the traveling nurse space.

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  • Inflation has affected school districts everywhere, as costs for everything from cleaning supplies to bus fuel has gone up.

    Also today: Vacation rentals remain popular with remote workers who like to come for the work and stay for everything else. The Senate Banking Committee prepares to vote on President Biden’s nominees for the Fed.

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  • Germany's Chancellor Scholz is the latest western leader to try to use diplomacy to end tensions over Ukraine.
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    From the BBC World Service: The European Union’s foreign affairs chief Josep Borrell says Nord Stream 2 could be included in sanctions against Russia if it invades Ukraine. Plus, China introduces new rules for larger technology companies seeking to list their stock overseas. And, the number of robots being used in workplaces has jumped since the start of the pandemic, including in small and medium-sized companies.

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  • Sure, wages are increasing right alongside prices right now. But, overall, prices are rising faster.
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    Well, it depends. For some jobs, wage hikes are actually outpacing price increases. But, overall, prices are rising faster. We dig into the data so you know where you stand. Plus, economist Julia Coronado joins the show to break down the latest in financial markets. And, a majority of the emergency housing vouchers approved by Congress to provide pandemic relief are unused. It’s because they don’t go far enough to cover high rent costs in the booming housing market.

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  • If you want a dozen red roses for your sweetheart this Valentine's Day, florists say you better be prepared to pay more.
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    This Valentine’s Day, inflation is also running red hot. Supply chain disruptions are a part of rising prices. And that goes for flowers, too. Also, a major trade route between the U.S. and Canada is open to traffic once again after police cleared out those protesting Canada’s COVID rules. Plus, consumers aren’t feeling very confident about the economy. How does that affect spending? And, markets around the world start the week down on fears of Russia invading Ukraine.

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  • Though Russia has massed more than 100,000 troops on its border with Ukraine, Moscow denies it's planning to invade.
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    From the BBC World Service: The economic impact for people in Ukraine is already becoming very real. Global stocks drop as the G-7 emphasizes it’s ready to impose harsh economic sanctions on Russia if it invades. Plus, voters in Switzerland say “no” to big tobacco, backing tighter restrictions on cigarette advertising. And, after protests over vaccine mandates, the busiest border crossing between Canada and the U.S. reopens.

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  • A view of SoFi Stadium as workers prepare for Super Bowl LVI.
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    Also today: Christopher Low joins us for more talk about inflation’s effect on the markets. 

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