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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)
When the family business is the most famous basketball team in the world
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Maria Hollenhorst
Oct 29, 2018
Lakers CEO and co-owner Jeanie Buss on life and basketball.
When the family business is the most famous basketball team in the world
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Maria Hollenhorst
Oct 29, 2018
Lakers CEO Jeanie Buss on life and basketball.
Former NFL player Marcellus Wiley on the economic realities of football careers
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Maria Hollenhorst
Oct 24, 2018
The game lifted him out of poverty, but he doesn't want his son to play.
Former NFL player Marcellus Wiley on the economic realities of football careers
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Maria Hollenhorst
Oct 24, 2018
The game lifted him out of poverty, but he doesn't want his son to play.
This handbag company is grappling with a new tariff reality
Oct 8, 2018
"We are confident we'll be able to weather it, but it definitely has us making some tough decisions," said Deepa Gandhi, co-founder and COO of Dagne Dover, a handbag and accessories company.
For farmers in central Washington, the USMCA is "a big relief"
Oct 1, 2018
Patrick Smith of Loftus Ranches in Yakima says the new trade deal takes away some uncertainty for farmers like him.
How Michael Ovitz shifted Hollywood's balance of power
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Maria Hollenhorst
Sep 25, 2018
Creative Artists Agency, the talent agency he co-founded, pioneered the concept of "packaging" artists together to make deals.
It's a good time to buy art made by women
by
Phoebe Unterman
and Maria Hollenhorst
Sep 24, 2018
Their work has historically been undervalued.
One leather goods maker on tariffs: "It's not a war, it's just business"
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Maria Hollenhorst
Sep 21, 2018
Michael Korchmar, who runs the Leather Specialty Co. in Florida, supports duties on Chinese imports.
Rapper Dessa on hard truths about life as a touring artist
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Maria Hollenhorst
Sep 18, 2018
"I have earned the dark circles this year," she says.