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Marielle Segarra

Senior Reporter

SHORT BIO

Marielle Segarra is a former reporter for Marketplace. She covers taxes and consumer psychology. She covered retail, consumer psychology and the economy. One topic she enjoyed exploring: how we shop – and the emotions that come up as we do. Pride. Guilt. Frustration. She also followed small businesses as they find their way in the pandemic and is always trying to show people how the ins and outs of the economy are relevant to their lives.

What was your first job?

Summer camp counselor to a bunch of 5-year-olds.

In your next life, what would your career be?

I think I would still want to create things. Maybe I'd be a chef. Or an interior designer. Or I'd write for a TV show.

Fill in the blank: Money can’t buy you happiness, but it can buy you ______.

Financial stability, which is a good start.

What’s the favorite item in your workspace and why?

My stash of chocolate.

Episodes by Marielle (68)

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Women don't wear bikinis to battle, and other things the gaming industry is learning (rerun)

Dec 28, 2022
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Cities, theme parks adopt new weapons detection technology to curb gun violence

Aug 15, 2022
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Would you pay $5,000 for a Bruce Springsteen concert ticket? The algorithm thinks you might.

Aug 12, 2022
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Women don't wear bikinis to battle, and other things the gaming industry is learning

Aug 11, 2022
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Across two continents, surgeons used virtual reality to prepare to separate conjoined twins

Aug 9, 2022
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Apple seeks more control of vehicle software with CarPlay's new features

Aug 1, 2022
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Meta faces a new setback in its metaverse plans from the FTC

Jul 29, 2022
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Commerce Secretary Raimondo on why we need to produce chips in the U.S.

Jul 27, 2022
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The phone number to the national mental health crisis hotline gets a makeover

Jul 19, 2022
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This Is Uncomfortable | Season 6 | Episode 5

The naked truth

Jun 2, 2022
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What happens to the at-home economy when the pandemic ends?

by Marielle Segarra
Apr 21, 2021
For consumers who've been looking at the same walls since the pandemic started, a new coat of paint may be worth more than travel.
Looking for paint in a deep color? That could be a problem.
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Apple expected to put iPads back in the spotlight

by Marielle Segarra
Apr 19, 2021
Tablets in general have become less popular over time, but things changed during the pandemic.
Tablet sales growth had fallen every year since 2015, according to Gartner. Then, the pandemic hit, and tablet sales growth jumped by 23%.
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COVID-19

What the vaccine rollout is like for three community pharmacists

by Marielle Segarra
Apr 16, 2021
They've struggled with exhaustion, low staffing levels and no-shows for appointments.
Health care workers are feeling a lot of pressure to get the vaccine rollout right: making make sure all vaccines are stored correctly, that allergic reactions are prevented and that they’re answering everyone’s questions.
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Retailers try to hire tens of thousands of workers

by Marielle Segarra
Apr 14, 2021
One way retailers and restaurants can attract workers is to offer higher pay, though that's easier for larger businesses.
IHOP, as well as other restaurants and retailers, is hiring people to meet an expected increase in customer demand.
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How helpful is the sell 1, donate 1 business model?

by Marielle Segarra
Apr 12, 2021
To have the greatest effect, in many cases, it’s better to donate money than a specific item.
A pair of Toms shoes. A child may need shoes, but what if other needs are more pressing?
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Why it's so hard to strike a deal on a global corporate tax

by Marielle Segarra
Apr 7, 2021
A major international group is trying to prevent companies from shifting profits to countries with low tax rates.
The Biden administration supports a corporate tax hike to 28%. That could lead to more attempts to game the system and shift profits overseas.
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COVID-19

How people shop after getting vaccinated

by Marielle Segarra
Apr 1, 2021
There’s this thing we’ve heard from people who just got their shots: They immediately started spending money.
Freshly vaccinated shoppers are ready to make up for lost time.
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What responsibility do corporations have to weigh in on voting rights?

by Marielle Segarra
Mar 29, 2021
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp signed a bill into law that overhauls state election rules and restricts voting in a number of ways.
Activists are asking corporations in Georgia like Coca-Cola, Delta Airlines and Home Depot to speak out against a new law that overhauls state election rules.
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How We Shop

How We Shop: Losing a job

by Marielle Segarra
Mar 25, 2021
Here's how one family had to rethink the way they spend money after a layoff.
Cecilia Linton used to make enough money that when her kids wanted something, she could say yes, easily. Getting laid off at the beginning of the pandemic has changed her whole family's relationship with money.
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Why are retailers opening so many stores in 2021?

by Marielle Segarra
Mar 23, 2021
Many are discount chains occupying newly vacant space. Some stores offer experiences only available in person.
Discount stores like Dollar Tree have been seeing a surge in sales.
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