Maria Hollenhorst
Producer
Latest Stories (326)
Apartment hunting? In New York City? In this economy? Fuhgeddaboudit.
Mar 30, 2022
“It's a new level of insanity in the market,” said recent New York City apartment seeker, Maya Kosoff.
How the war in Ukraine could impact U.S. food prices
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Maria Hollenhorst
Mar 16, 2022
A grain wholesaler explains why a war in Europe is driving up grain prices around the world.
Heuristics: a decision-maker's friend in uncertain times
Mar 3, 2022
From cycling in a new city to investing during a war, heuristics can help you make decisions faster.
Russia’s economic isolation has a long history
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Maria Hollenhorst
Feb 24, 2022
Once again, a professor of Russian history says, ordinary Russians will be "the ones who shoulder the daily burden."
For this flower company CEO, it’s not just about growth
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Maria Hollenhorst
Feb 23, 2022
After laying off more than 200 people, Christina Stembel hopes to cultivate a healthy company — not just a growing one.
Why this couple traded an apartment in Atlanta for a 27-foot sailboat
Feb 23, 2022
As housing costs rise, some are taking #vanlife one step further by leaving the solid footing of land. Instead of paying rent, they drop anchor.
What’s the best way to measure corporate performance?
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Maria Hollenhorst
Feb 18, 2022
“There isn’t one,” said Patrick Badolato, a professor of accounting. But investors and analysts use “net income” and “EBITDA” in their attempts.
1 executive chef, 2 restaurants, not enough staff and crisis after crisis in Puerto Rico
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Maria Hollenhorst
Feb 15, 2022
Like employers on the mainland, María Mercedes Grubb can't find enough help to keep her businesses open full time.
A small business weighing the costs and savings of remote work
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Maria Hollenhorst
Feb 3, 2022
When pandemic pivots become permanent.
She made Airbnbs across the country her home and office — with her little dog, too
Feb 2, 2022
Remote work allowed young professional Nataliea Abramowitz to sample life in eight states over about eight months.