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

Sep 10, 2024
Movin’ right along
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Do passengers or cargo have the right of way on the rails? Plus, the EU ends Google’s search for a strategy to avoid paying a huge fine.
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Sep 9, 2024
The Fed’s last gut check
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The Fed has likely made up its mind about a rate cut. Plus, we break down the difference between the CPI and PCE inflation measures.
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Sep 6, 2024
And in first place … Nevada!
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In this episode: Why Republican governors are leaning into clean energy. Also, the August jobs report and “My Analog Life.”
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Sep 5, 2024
The economics of immigration
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How immigration affects housing, economic growth and more. Plus, the history of San Francisco’s painted ladies.
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Sep 4, 2024
Who’s still hiring?
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If you’re looking for a job, your prospects are good — for now. Plus, what’s the difference between GDP and GNP?
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Sep 3, 2024
Who can get Ozempic?
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The diabetes and obesity drug is difficult for low-income Americans to access. Plus, have economic sanctions on Russia worked?
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Sep 2, 2024
A turning point for the “vibecession”?
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Data shows improvement in consumers’ long-term economic outlook — make that some consumers. Plus, we hear from the authors of “Koreaworld” and the owner of an island bed and breakfast in the Pacific Northwest.
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Aug 30, 2024
Spending more, saving less
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That’s a key takeaway from the July personal consumption expenditures report. We’ll explain what it all means. Plus, what the heck is a fiscal year?
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Aug 29, 2024
A weaker dollar
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It’s now at its lowest level, relative to other currencies, in more than a year. But that’s not necessarily bad news. Plus, Dollar General’s profits are down, despite stronger sales than last year.
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Aug 28, 2024
Breaking Ground: Here’s what universal broadband access could look like
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We visit McKee, Kentucky, population 800, where all homes and businesses have had fiber-optic internet connections since 2014.
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