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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 Stories (403)
Will food trucks return to urban offices?
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Maria Hollenhorst
Jun 8, 2021
A lot of food trucks found new opportunities in the suburbs during the pandemic, says Matt Geller of the National Food Truck Association.
Why used cars are getting so expensive
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Maria Hollenhorst
Jun 4, 2021
Mark Kugman of Kugman Motors in St. Louis has two answers — one simple and one more complicated.
From semiconductors to containers, “every day, it’s a different problem” on the supply chain
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Maria Hollenhorst
Jun 2, 2021
A conversation with the CEO of an importer caught in the crosshairs of global business disruption.
Inside a “ghost kitchen” with Kitchen United
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Maria Hollenhorst
May 27, 2021
Delivery-only restaurants are on the rise. Here's what a virtual food hall looks like.
Why corporate America is making room in the C-suite for CSOs
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Maria Hollenhorst
May 26, 2021
According to a new report, the field of chief sustainability officers has grown by 228% over the past decade. And the role is evolving.
Overcoming fear as a first-time homebuyer
May 25, 2021
“It’s been very empowering for me, even though it has been very difficult,” says Ko Bragg, a journalist based in New Orleans.
How COVID-19 might change packaging for good
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Maria Hollenhorst
May 10, 2021
“I think you've had a lot of pent-up innovation,” says Matt Reynolds, editor of Packaging World.
Indeed CEO on hiring, remote work and who has leverage in the labor market
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Maria Hollenhorst
May 5, 2021
“There’s not really one story that explains the entire labor market,” Chris Hyams says.
Why one man purchased his childhood home
May 5, 2021
For Kell Harvey, the sale was more than a just a real estate transaction. The Tennessee home has been in the family for generations.
“I’ve never seen so many Help Wanted signs”
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Maria Hollenhorst
May 4, 2021
A view of the strong labor market in a rural Ohio town.