Nancy Marshall-Genzer

Correspondent

Nancy covers Washington, D.C. for Marketplace. However, she has a wide range of interests and has reported on everything from homelessness to government shutdowns and the history of the Fed.

Before joining Marketplace, she worked in the NPR newscast unit as a producer and fill-in editor and newscaster. She also worked at WAMU, the NPR affiliate in Washington.

In 2023, Nancy was honored with a Gracie Award for a story on how pediatricians were coping with the end of the federal government's COVID public health emergency. The story also won a National Headliner Award and a Society of Professional Journalists award.

Latest from Nancy Marshall-Genzer

Dec 11, 2008
GOP senators want to stall auto bill
Several Republican senators say they'll try to block an auto bailout bill proposed by congressional Democrats and the White House. Why? Nancy Marshall Genzer reports.
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Dec 10, 2008
And the rest of the bailout goes to . . .
Today, a congressional panel will review who should get the remainder of the $700 billion bailout. The Treasury Department is focused on banks, but the money could be pitched towards homeowners. Nancy Marshall Genzer reports.
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Dec 9, 2008
Can Volcker’s style help this economy?
Former Federal Reserve Chairman Paul Volcker will play a pivotal role on President-elect Obama's economic team. But some think his trademark frugality may not help the recession. Nancy Marshall Genzer reports.
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Dec 8, 2008
New bill could benefit the unemployed
The harsh circumstances of unemployment sting even harder in the current economic climate, but legislation in Congress could help. The bill focuses on expanded benefits and retraining. Nancy Marshall Genzer has more.
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Dec 5, 2008
No clear road yet for carmakers’ bailout
A more humble collection of auto industry CEOs came calling on Congress today. But the jury's still out on whether their latest proposal will get them the money they need. Nancy Marshall Genzer reports.
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Dec 4, 2008
UAW moves to help carmakers’ cause
The United Auto Workers union has decided to make concessions to the Big Three carmaker in an effort to help them make their case to Congress for about $34 billion in loan guarantees and lines of credit. Nancy Marshall Genzer reports.
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Dec 3, 2008
When Fed rate hits zero, what’s next?
If the Federal Reserve lowers its interest rate to zero — and there have been indications that might happen — it can't go any lower. So, what's left? Nancy Marshall Genzer reports.
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Dec 2, 2008
New welcome center at uninviting price
The new visitor's center on Capitol Hill opened today almost four years behind schedule and millions of dollars over the budget line. One reason sited for the extra cash: 9/11. Nancy Marshall Genzer reports.
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Dec 2, 2008
Banks consider credit line cuts
Banks want to minimize credit risk, and one way to do that is by not offering so much credit in the first place. This could prove difficult for some consumers who are targets of a credit line cut. Ashley Milne-Tyte reports.
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Dec 1, 2008
Breaking from union arbitration
A case before the U.S. Supreme Court today looks at whether members of a union can go to court even if their union had signed off on arbitration. Nancy Marshall Genzer has details on who is directly involved.
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