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Kai is the host and senior editor of “Marketplace,” the most widely heard program on business and the economy — radio or television, commercial or public broadcasting — in the country. Kai speaks regularly with CEOs of Fortune 500 companies, startup entrepreneurs, small-business owners and everyday participants in the American and global economies. Before his career in broadcasting, Kai served in the United States Navy and United States Foreign Service. He’s a graduate of Emory University and Georgetown University. Kai lives in Los Angeles with his wife and four children.
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Update on the BP oil spill
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Kai Ryssdal
Sep 15, 2010
This final note -- two, really, about the oil spill in the Gulf. First, retired Admiral Thad Allen said today the well will finally be killed, once...
Corn syrup v. Corn sugar?
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Kai Ryssdal
Sep 14, 2010
This final note today, one that pretty much writes itself, to be honest with you. The Corn Refiners Association has just about had it with the...
People still reading, watching and listening to the news
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Kai Ryssdal
Sep 13, 2010
This final note today: Y'know how a lot of people have been lamenting the death of news, in this era of blogs and Twitter and instantaneous...
So much 'Freedom,' not a lot of happiness
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Kai Ryssdal
Sep 10, 2010
Kai Ryssdal talks to author Jonathan Franzen about his new book "Freedom: A Novel."
The Donald and the Cordoba House
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Kai Ryssdal
Sep 9, 2010
This final note today, more evidence -- if you need it -- that Donald Trump will do just about anything for publicity. Trump waded into the flap...
OnStar: Roadside assistance... and Facebook updater?
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Kai Ryssdal
Sep 8, 2010
This final note today, in which a little bit of technology might just be too much. Y'know the OnStar system from GM?...
What do the balls mean?!
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Kai Ryssdal
Sep 7, 2010
This final note, in which I try crowdsourcing to help figure out something that's been bugging me all day. What's up with Google today? Y'know ho...
Money can't buy me love, but it can buy happiness
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Kai Ryssdal
Sep 6, 2010
And this final note, if you don't care too much for money, 'cause money can't buy you love -- well then, what if it could buy you happiness? A...
The best and worst of fast food
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Kai Ryssdal
Sep 3, 2010
This final note today, we're going to do burgers in honor of the news about Burger King this week that it's been sold for $4 billion. Consumer...
Final Note: Akerson takes the helm at GM
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Kai Ryssdal
Sep 1, 2010
This final note today, a warm welcome to Daniel Akerson. If you've never heard of Mr. Akerson, you will. He's the new CEO of the car company Amer...