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Maria Hollenhorst

Senior Producer

Maria Hollenhorst is based in Los Angeles, California.

She produces content for Marketplace’s flagship broadcast including host interviews, economic explainers, and personal stories for the “Adventures in Housing” and “My Economy” series. Her work has been recognized by the Association for Business Journalists Best in Business Awards.

When not making radio, she can be found hiking, skiing, jogging, roller-blading, or exploring this beautiful world. Originally from Salt Lake City, Utah, she wound her way into journalism after graduating from the University of Utah. She has a deep appreciation for trees.

Latest from Maria Hollenhorst

  • Disposable income growth chugs along
    Dave Benett/Getty Images for Dublin Store Launch

    Disposable income growth seems to have normalized after a few chaotic years. But it doesn’t mean everything in this economy is all hunky-dory. Plus, Divine Nine political fundraising and EV battery recycling.

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  • Let’s get productive
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    Surprise! Workers are fueling economic growth. Plus, military aircraft trade oil for electricity, and more women tune in to F1 racing.

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  • Housing market check-in
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    Mortgage rates are falling, but what about high home prices? Plus, why the Fed’s actions matter in other countries.

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  • The Fed cut, but the T-note yield went up. Oops!
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    When the Federal Reserve gives an order, the bond market doesn’t always salute. Plus, the Fed plans a framework review and taking ownership of a property in China can take years.

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  • After a busy few years in monetary policy, it’s once again time for the Federal Reserve to conduct a review of its long-term strategy.
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    A lot has happened in monetary policy since the last time the Federal Reserve updated its long-term strategy goals.

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  • Inside Intel’s issues
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    Intel helped create the digital age, but could it be ripe for a takeover? Plus, the history of assumable mortgages.

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  • The working man’s Burning Man
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    In Santa Fe, a marionette effigy of the year’s “glooms” draws thousands every year. Plus, pedaling an abandoned New Hampshire railroad.

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  • Is it cheaper to borrow now?
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    Not really. Most lenders preemptively lowered rates when it became clear the Fed would cut this month. But more business investment and stepped-up hiring may be on the horizon.

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  • Powell’s value-added messaging
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    Communication experts say the Fed chair uses specific strategies to come across as a trustworthy, cautious policymaker to the public — and the markets. Plus, the history of multiple listing services.

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  • Shop online till you drop
    John MacDougall/AFP via Getty Images

    How much more could we possibly buy online? Plus, dingbat apartment complexes and growing up indoors.

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