Meredith Garretson Morbey

Supervisory Senior Producer

Meredith is a supervisory senior producer at Marketplace.

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Jul 28, 2022
What’s Turkey’s role in getting grain safely out of Ukraine?
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From the BBC World Service: As Russia continues its war in Ukraine, we hear how an agreement struck last week means Turkey will play a vital role in ensuring safe passage for ships from Ukraine. Plus, French President Emmanuel Macron has been on a tour of western Africa as part of a trip to strengthen ties with the continent. And we hear about a new book from the “Time-Travelling” economist.
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Jul 27, 2022
One source of housing crisis help? Leftover pandemic money.
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Some of the funds set aside from the pandemic relief law allow state and local governments to bolster affordable housing. David Kelly of J.P. Morgan reads the market tea leaves with us. The BBC reports on how chaotic heat is affecting wheat production in Europe.
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Jul 27, 2022
Interest rates could be on the verge of erupting
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Today, U.S. central bankers will send out the message that they’re making it more expensive to borrow money. In the face of mounting demand, Boeing is struggling with supply chain problems. Then, we talk robots in the workforce with senior economics contributor Chris Farrell.
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Jul 27, 2022
Russia again restricts natural-gas flows to Europe
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From the BBC World Service: A German gas grid operator says the gas flow it’s receiving through the Nord Stream 1 pipeline is now about a fifth of its capacity. Moscow-controlled Gazprom says another turbine needs maintenance, but European officials say that excuse is a smokescreen. Plus, a reduction in gas supplies is a big problem for German industry. And, drought and heatwaves have damaged the wheat harvest in many places, except in Russia.
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Jul 26, 2022
Seeing where the CHIPS Act falls
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The bill would provide $52 billion in subsidies to chip manufacturing, but is that enough? The Port of Oakland is up and running following a contentious trucker blockade over independent contracting. The BBC reports on overtourism in India.
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Jul 26, 2022
If you want to know how U.S. shoppers are doing, Walmart may have the answer
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The country’s biggest retailer is expecting a drop in profits this year as people ease up on buying things. The BBC reports on Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba getting a listing in Hong Kong as well as New York. Also, we discuss the post-crash future for crypto.
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Jul 26, 2022
Will European leaders agree to reduce their use of Russian energy?
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From the BBC World Service: EU energy ministers hold emergency talks in Brussels after Russia said it will further cut gas deliveries to Europe. Plus, how Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba plans to have its primary share listing in Hong Kong as well as in New York. And, the ecological toll from a rush of tourists on India’s fragile hill and mountain retreats.
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Jul 25, 2022
Yellen attempts to cool down talk of recession
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Julia Coronado of MacroPolicy Perspectives examines market activity with us. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen tried to ward off recession talk over the weekend. More programs designed to help students with mental health issues adapt to college have emerged.
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Jul 25, 2022
A business owner lets us know how the economy rolls
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A survey shows that corporations are growing more concerned about a recession. A popular biscuit maker provides a picture of inflation and supply chain problems. Learn what it means to be a “chief heat officer.”
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Jul 25, 2022
How far will China go to prop up its beleaguered property sector?
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From the BBC World Service: Reports indicate a more than $40 billion Chinese state fund is due to be unveiled this week. Plus, the Philippines’ newly elected president, Ferdinand Marcos Junior, has vowed to revitalize his nation’s troubled economy. And, the scale of grain shipments waiting in Ukraine to be distributed.
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