Jordan Mangi

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Jordan is an assistant digital producer for Marketplace. She's based in Chicago.

Previously, Jordan was a digital intern at Marketplace. (And she is happy to be back!) A graduate of Northwestern University, Jordan worked at the Daily Northwestern as a managing editor, audio editor and reporter. She is also a proud alumna of Girls Write Now.

Before working in journalism, Jordan had many other jobs that involved a lot of talking to strangers, including ice cream scooper, campus tour guide and children's theater director.

Latest Stories (11)

In the “girl” era, are women really splurging for fun?

by Jordan Mangi

Feb 29, 2024

Economic disadvantages like the wealth gap persist, despite talk of the “she-conomy."

Since the pandemic began, single women and other lower-wealth groups saw larger percentage gains in their wealth than their higher-wealth counterparts. Hernández Kent said that’s primarily because it’s easier to double a small amount of money.

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Econ teachers want you to know that economics is all about decision making

by Jordan Mangi

Nov 6, 2023

For National Economic Education Month, we asked high school teachers what they hope students take away from their economics class.

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Why do some states still have a grocery tax?

by Jordan Mangi

Sep 6, 2023

The poorest Americans spend the largest share of their paychecks on food at home.

Across the U.S., state grocery taxes can range from less than 1% to 7% on non-prepared foods.

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This holiday season, things are looking up for performing arts organizations

by Jordan Mangi

Dec 16, 2022

Classics like "The Nutcracker" and "A Christmas Carol" bring needed ticket revenue to arts nonprofits.

Joffrey Ballet's "The Nutcracker" at the Lyric Opera in Chicago.

Photo Credit Todd Rosenberg

For bars and restaurants across the U.S., the World Cup is bringing in revenue and new fans

by Jordan Mangi

Dec 8, 2022

Businesses are extending hours, serving coffee and bringing out extra TV screens to meet World Cup demand.

Fans watch the U.S. vs. Netherlands game at Round Trip Brewing Co. in Atlanta, Georgia. The brewery has been opening early to screen some World Cup matches.

Photo Courtesy William Rudolph

Can Mastodon replace Twitter or is it a different beast?

by Jordan Mangi

Nov 18, 2022

Looking for a Twitter alternative, over a million people have recently signed up for Mastodon, a non-profit open source social media service.

Mastodon gets its name from a prehistoric mammoth-like animal.

Courtesy Mastodon

From gifts to flights, it’s best to buy early this holiday season

by Jordan Mangi

Nov 4, 2022

Advice from experts on how to maximize your money when it comes to the holidays.

This holiday season, some retailers are holding early bird sales ahead of the Black Friday shopping weekend.

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Regional theaters struggle to recover from COVID closures

by Jordan Mangi

Oct 31, 2022

Audiences have not returned to pre-pandemic numbers, while inflation and supply chains have raised the price of productions.

An empty theater at La Jolla Playhouse in San Diego, California.

Courtesy La Jolla Playhouse

Biden’s student loan debt relief plan, explained

by Jordan Mangi

Oct 13, 2022

We help you figure out whether you’re eligible and answer questions about the plan.

Student loan borrowers at a rally outside the White House in August after the president announced his plan to forgive some student debt.

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You’re not imagining it, furnishing a dorm room really does cost more this year

by Jordan Mangi

Aug 30, 2022

With prices up for everything from airfare to gas to basic necessities, moving to college is more expensive than ever.

According to the National Retail Federation, total back-to-college spending is expected to reach $74 billion this year, reaching a record high.

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