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Meredith Garretson Morbey

Supervisory Senior Producer

Meredith is a supervisory senior producer at Marketplace.

Latest from Meredith Garretson Morbey

  • Jan 15, 2021

    Biden’s wish list for economic relief

    Biden’s wish list for economic relief
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    The details on what’s in President-elect Joe Biden’s “American Rescue Plan” to get people through the pandemic. Plus, employers incentivize workers getting vaccinated. And, why bigger investors are starting to take Bitcoin more seriously.

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  • Jan 15, 2021

    Google blocks some news sites in Australia

    In this photo illustration, the logo of the multi-faceted internet giant Google is reflected in the eye of a woman looking at a computer screen, April 13, 2006 in London, England.
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    The tech giant changed its algorithm for 1% of Australian users as it tests the value of its service to news providers. Also, only eight countries in Africa have adequate death-registration systems. Plus, Germany prepares for life after Angela Merkel.

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  • Jan 14, 2021

    With Biden incoming, Merkel outgoing, where do Western relations with China stand?

    With Biden incoming, Merkel outgoing, where do Western relations with China stand?
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    German Chancellor Angela Merkel concluded an EU business deal with China just before the new year that could disadvantage the U.S.

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  • Jan 14, 2021

    People flock by the millions to smaller encrypted messaging competitors

    People flock by the millions to smaller encrypted messaging competitors
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    Plus, worse-than-expected weekly unemployment claims numbers. We look at why. And, the U.S. is not the only country undergoing a major political transition in 2021. There’s also Germany. How will changes there affect the global economy?

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  • Jan 14, 2021

    Security costs after last week’s Capitol attack

    The continuing threat to statehouses across the country means more expenses for state law enforcement, and, in some cases, the National Guard.
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    State budgets hit hard by the pandemic are being pushed even further with more security costs. Plus, businesses in and around Washington, D.C., are used to a boost around inauguration time. Not this year. And, federal workers and some military members catch up on previously deferred tax payments.

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  • Jan 14, 2021

    A tiny political party threatens the collapse of Italy’s government

    Matteo Renzi is criticizing how the Italian prime minister is managing the pandemic crisis.
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    Matteo Renzi, the ex-prime minister, and his party object to the current spending plan for EU COVID-19 relief. Also, Lebanon’s round-the-clock coronavirus curfew. Plus, Indonesia’s vaccine program doesn’t start with older people.

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  • Jan 13, 2021

    Hazard pay during COVID

    Cashier Olga Jiminez, clad in mask and gloves, at work at Presidente Supermarket in Miami in April. Many companies that provided hazard pay early in the pandemic eventually phased it out.
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    Plus, a name for Biden’s pick to oversee the SEC, investors and the stock market. Also, if the markets aren’t paying attention to Washington, what are they watching? And, the latest on China’s use of surveillance technology in its campaign against Uighurs.

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  • Jan 13, 2021

    List of companies cutting off political donations is growing

    List of companies cutting off political donations is growing
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    You can add Walmart and Disney to the list. They’re specifically cutting off donations to lawmakers who voted against certifying the Electoral College results. Plus, a new approach to vaccine distribution from the federal government. And, Rep. Ro Khanna on impeachment, Twitter, Big Tech and more.

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  • Jan 13, 2021

    Amid Trump “techlash,” Brazil’s president pushes supporters to Telegram

    Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has pushed supporters to Telegram after U.S. President Donald Trump was barred from other platforms including Twitter.
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    Jair Bolsonaro, a supporter of President Trump, is pushing people to use Telegram rather than other social media platforms. Plus, Huawei says it’ll amend a patent that describes a system that can identify Uighur Muslims. And, Northern Ireland food supply disruption affects people and pets.

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  • Jan 12, 2021

    Impeachment weighed against Biden’s economic agenda

    The U.S. Capitol stands at dawn on Jan. 12, 2021 in Washington.
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    Plus, the prospect for better better economic news and more fiscal relief in the year ahead. And, the latest PPP loans can only come through applications to community banking organizations. That’s intended to help businesses who couldn’t get the forgivable loans the first time around.

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