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Maria Hollenhorst

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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)

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Automatic Reply: "Thank you for your consideration during this festive or not-festive time"

by Maria Hollenhorst
Dec 23, 2019
As a paralegal, Kelsey Berteaux uses language cautiously. Her out-of-office emails are no exception.
Holiday decorations on display in the Grand Foyer at the White House, December 2, 2019.
Mark Wilson / Staff
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Automatic Reply: "There's a good boy"

by Maria Hollenhorst
Dec 12, 2019
Mateo Eaton is barking crazy about out of office messages.
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Why one children's company is betting on cultural pride

by Kai Ryssdal , Andie Corban and Maria Hollenhorst
Dec 9, 2019
The co-founders of Encantos Media want to make diverse kids' content for multicultural families like theirs.
Steven Wolfe Pereira and Susie Jaramillo at Encantos Media's Manhattan office.
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Automatic Reply: "Lesson learned"

by Maria Hollenhorst
Dec 5, 2019
Winter vacations can have their downsides.
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Crocs, yes Crocs, are cool again

by Molly Wood and Maria Hollenhorst
Nov 29, 2019
If you didn't know, now you know.
As teenagers embrace "ugly" fashion, 2007's hottest shoe is trending.
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Automatic Reply: "You CAN do this"

by Maria Hollenhorst
Nov 29, 2019
When David Bullock took vacation, he felt his coworkers needed some reassurance.
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Adventures in Housing

Adventures in Housing: Holding out on a home to invest in something else

by Maria Hollenhorst
Nov 26, 2019
Zarrish Khan was about to buy a house when tragic news prompted a U-turn.
Zarrish Khan with her children, Hasan, left, and Mishal.
Photo courtesy of Zarrish Khan
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What is a cryptocurrency, anyway?

by Maria Hollenhorst and Kai Ryssdal
Nov 25, 2019
Sorting blockchain from bitcoin and everything else.
A photo illustration of the litecoin, ripple and ethereum cryptocurrencies.
Jack Taylor/Getty Images
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This NFL exec wants to “normalize women in football”

by Kai Ryssdal and Maria Hollenhorst
Nov 20, 2019
Sam Rapoport is trying to make careers in football more accessible to anybody who loves the sport.
Sam Rapoport, senior director of diversity and inclusion at the NFL is trying to grease the pipeline for women who want careers in football.
Eric Espino/NFL
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Trade showdown

A view of the trade war from "America's Port"

by Kai Ryssdal and Maria Hollenhorst
Nov 19, 2019
At the Port of Los Angeles, the busiest in nation, tariffs are taking a toll.
At the Port of Los Angeles, the busiest in nation, tariffs are taking a toll.
Courtesy of the Port of Los Angeles
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