Sarah Leeson

Producer

In her work as a producer on Marketplace’s flagship show, Sarah puts together segments on topics ranging from the economics of healthcare to modern-day train heists. Previously, she worked for GBH, WBUR, and Michigan Public, and, in her free time, she travels the globe, attends comedy shows, and plays too much mahjong. She lives in Boston with her dog, Fettuccine.

Latest from Sarah Leeson

Mar 31, 2026
A fuel-driven economy
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The global economy may shift to accomodate rising oil prices. Plus: Aluminum, blood plasma, Unilever, and furniture tariffs.
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Mar 30, 2026
Bond market in flux amid war, high oil prices, and inflation
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The Treasury bond market is unstable at the moment, telling a story of investors on the edge.
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Mar 30, 2026
Triple-digit trouble
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A barrel of crude oil now costs over $100. Plus: Free market utilities, bond market balance, and small bank crunch.
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Mar 27, 2026
Feeling down on the farm
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Many farmers won’t make money this year due to the war and tariffs. Plus: the economic impact of four weeks of war, a new consumer sentiment survey, and the gig labor market.
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Mar 26, 2026
The Francis Scott Key Bridge, two years later
Stephanie Hughes/Marketplace
Two years ago, this Baltimore bridge collapsed. Now, it’s being rebuilt. Plus: global inflation, unemployment, the Fed vs. energy shocks, and how a humanitarian group is affected by war.
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Mar 25, 2026
Import prices are sky-high. Why?
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What’s behind higher import prices, and what do they mean for inflation? Plus: mortgage rates, jewelry prices, “sleepcations,” and why the Opening Day baseball game is on Netflix.
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Mar 24, 2026
Wine country is heating up
Mitchell Hartman/Marketplace
As climate change drives hotter, drier summers, vineyard owners are adapting. Plus: Copper prices are falling, investors worry about private credit, and FedEx gives same-day delivery another shot.
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Mar 24, 2026
Geopolitics is becoming a major factor for domestic shipping
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Domestic shipping lanes are not immune to geopolitical events and the shipping challenges that follow.
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Mar 23, 2026
A shock to the oil system
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The war in Iran has cost the global oil supply roughly 15 million barrels a day so far, and experts worry its effects will last a while. Plus: LNG and data centers, Walmart’s electronic price labels, and a former steel town looks to pivot.
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Mar 20, 2026
Shop for “the drop”
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Why brands like Trader Joe’s and Crocs are offering limited product collections. Plus: office gossip, dance lessons, and how many people dropped health insurance last year.
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