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Richard Cunningham

Associate Producer

Richard Cunningham is a former associate producer for Marketplace in Los Angeles. He is originally from Hyattsville, Maryland, and is a graduate of the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, and the University of Missouri. Before joining Marketplace, he worked as an associate producer at public radio station WAMU, producing a local talk show. When not researching stories and cutting tape, Richard can be found on the basketball court practicing jump shots or spending his hard-earned money in music stores updating his CD collection.

Latest from Richard Cunningham

  • China reaches a boiling point
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    We talk to demonstrators in China calling for an end to more than COVID restrictions. Plus, profits have been elusive for food delivery apps.

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  • COVID vaccine conundrums
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    Pediatricians worry about the burden of upfront COVID vaccine costs as federal funds dwindle. Plus, why incessant PR email blasts don’t really work.

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  • The “paper ceiling”
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    Hiring software can filter out qualified applicants who don’t have the “right” degree. Plus, Zelle scams and holiday movie marathons.

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  • Economically stressed, but still spending
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    Consumers are relying more on credit cards. Also, melting ice in Greenland, a day care center that saved itself, and the Weekly Wrap.

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  • Rising rates and real estate, global edition
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    Central banks around the world are hiking interest rates to combat inflation. Today, how housing markets are responding. Plus, retailers cautiously mark down goods.

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  • Untangling an economic puzzler
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    Jobless claims are up, as are durable goods orders. What should we make of these contradictory indicators? Plus, investor pressure may boost boardroom diversity.

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  • A mystery gold rush
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    Somebody has been scooping up huge amounts of gold. Today, we try to identify the mystery buyer, or buyers, and their motives. Plus, Hurricane Ian exacerbates Florida’s affordable housing crisis.

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  • A preview of the wonky holiday season ahead
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    Inflation comes for your holiday shopping list, and a pilot shortage comes for smaller airports. Plus, can crypto regain trust after the FTX debacle?

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  • The workers the remote work revolution left behind
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    Although the transition to remote work could have provided a lift to tribal nations experiencing outmigration, it didn’t. Why? Plus, taking stock of the week that’s been.

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  • A majority of GDP growth came from people splurging on concerts, restaurants and durable goods.
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    After a debacle over Taylor Swift tickets, Ticketmaster is being called a monopoly by fans and politicians. Plus, should developing countries be asked to “leapfrog” fossil fuels and move straight to renewables?

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