SHORT BIO
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 (406)
How to understand health care, one subparagraph at a time
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Maria Hollenhorst
Jul 5, 2017
We call up an expert to help us make sense of the Senate bill's text.
The "Coppertone Girl" is all grown up
Jul 4, 2017
As a toddler, Cheri Irwin modeled for her mother. It made her rear-end famous.
Why the US buys all its rare earth metals from China
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Maria Hollenhorst
Jun 26, 2017
The obscure minerals are much more costly to mine in America.
The Wall Street Journal made a phone for just 70 bucks
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Maria Hollenhorst
Jun 23, 2017
Chinese smartphone makers can pump out phones at a much cheaper price than well-known U.S. competitors.
How summer festivals boost town economies and foster community pride
by
Molly Wood
and Maria Hollenhorst
Jun 16, 2017
Festivals generate revenue for local businesses, but they help build a sense of community as well
Pink boxes: the unsung icon of LA's doughnut scene
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Maria Hollenhorst
Jun 13, 2017
The containers were popularized by Cambodian immigrants in the 1970s.
There's a pizza cheese empire, and you've probably never heard of it
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Maria Hollenhorst
Jun 6, 2017
Pizza Hut, Papa John's and Domino's all buy mozzarella from Leprino Foods.
How social media hurts and helps the great outdoors
by
Adriene Hill
and Maria Hollenhorst
May 29, 2017
National Parks get a lot of love on social media, but some are being 'loved to death.'
Why Ramadan is a big deal for Arab TV networks
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Maria Hollenhorst
May 26, 2017
'It's like the sweeps rolled into the Super Bowl, extended over a full month.'
Susan Burton's fight to stop a cycle of 'institutional abuse'
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Maria Hollenhorst
May 9, 2017
After doing several stints herself, helping women transition out of prison is personal.