A major industrial battle is brewing between Britain's biggest union and British Airways. Cabin crews are planning to strike, which means several flights are likely to be canceled. Stephen Beard reports.
Toyota's Prius has been going through some troubles lately. But commentator Marc Jaffe thinks having a whole new image for the brand may not be as bad as it seems.
Reuters blogger Felix Salmon and Fortune Magazine's Leigh Gallagher talk with Kai Ryssdal about whether the SEC is on the road to redemption, and whether low interest rates contributed to the housing boom and bust.
Former Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan presented a 48-page review of the financial crisis at the Brookings Institution. He acknowledged some lapses, but denied the Fed encouraged the real estate bubble by leaving interest rates too low. Bob Moon reports.
Latino groups across the nation have been holding fund-raising events to help people get to Washington, D.C., this weekend for the big immigration reform rally. Jeff Tyler reports.
Congress has passed the first in a series of bills intended to encourage companies to hire more workers. Marketplace's Jeremy Hobson and Tess Vigeland look at whether the legislation can put a dent in the 10% unemployment rate.
With commercial firms vying to launch astronauts to the space station and tourists into low-earth orbit, the issue of how to regulate safety is heating up. NASA and the FAA have taken the issue to Capitol Hill. Brett Neely reports.
Mining company Rio Tinto has signed a deal with a Chinese company to work together on a major iron ore project in Africa. The news could thaw relations between the Chinese government and Rio Tinto after the two sides froze each other out last year. Scott Tong reports.
Brazilian lawmakers want to take revenue from Rio de Janeiro's oil taxes and spread it to needy parts of the country. But Brazilian President Luiz Inacio da Silva says that could threaten money Rio was counting on for the Olympics. Bob Moon reports.
U.K. financial regulator are exploring eavesdropping as a way to crack down on insider trading. But the idea is being met with a wave of skepticism. Stephen Beard reports.
A congressional bill would provide immigrant farm workers a path to citizenship if they continue to work in agriculture. Farm management leaders say the move is vital to their industry. Jeff Tyler explains why.
The U.S. and China continue their intense argument over China's currency issues. Where is the conflict heading? Steve Chiotakis talks to former Labor Secretary Robert Reich.
Former Fed Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan presents a paper today that looks back at the banking crisis and what he thinks went wrong. But why should people listen if they think he's partly to blame? Steve Chiotakis talks to Marketplace's Brett Neely.
Each week on Marketplace Money, host Tess Vigeland looks at the week's major national and international stories that will impact the average listener's wallet.
Thousands of undocumented students graduate from high school each year in the U.S. When they do, many face an uncertain future. Independent producers Dan Collison and Elizabeth Meister bring us the story of Sam, an 18-year-old among this group.
In this final note, Kai Ryssdal takes a look at a research paper written by Alan Greenspan. The former Federal Reserve Chairman says the low interest rates he set while running the Fed had nothing to do with the housing crash.
Politicians will spend billions holding onto their offices or getting elected for the first time this fall. There's a whole industry dedicated to getting a slice of that pie, and a new kid on the block. Brett Neely reports.
Frank Koller talks with Kai Ryssdal about his new book "Spark," and manufacturer Lincoln Electric's unique program that promises workers won't get laid off for economic reasons if they meet the company's performance standards.
Millions will watch the NCAA basketball tournament, and it will generate a lot of wealth. But commentator Jon Wertheim says March Madness also also lays bare one of the great hypocrisies in sports.
CD sales are down almost 16% this year as fewer people buy compact discs. But one major label has plans to try and sell more CDs. Rico Gagliano reports.
Senators John Kerry, Lindsey Graham and Joe Lieberman shared the major features of legislation they're preparing to roll out soon with some big business execs. Included in the plan is a tax that encourages consumers to limit their emissions too. Mitchell Hartman reports.
The Congressional Budget Office released a slew of numbers on what the health care overhaul would cost: $940 billion over 10 years and more than a trillion in deficit reductions over the decade after that. Nancy Marshall Genzer reports.
The U.S. ambassador to China's public criticism of China's currency policies may have turned up the heat on the dispute between the two countries. John Dimsdale reports
If you're a graduating medical student, today is a day of destiny for you. On Match Day, med students find out where they will learn how to be doctors. Bill Radke talks to Brian Eule, who wrote a book about the secretive matching process.
Nissan announced will begin producing electric cars in the U.K., while Ford will be making energy-efficient cars with half a billion dollars in loan guarantees from the British government. Stephen Beard reports.
Senators John Kerry, Joe Lieberman and Lindsey Graham are preparing to introduce a major piece of climate change legislation that could let oil companies off the hook for carbon emissions. Alisa Roth reports.
Next week, the Senate begins considering Senator Christopher Dodd's financial overhaul bill. But the proposal may not do enough to protect consumers against payday lenders. Brett Neely explores why that group may need tougher regulations.
Pharmaceutical giant Pfizer is hoping to make a deal with a generic drug maker to diversify. Marketplace's Gregory Warner reports why Pfizer is shifting its strategy and what it wants from a generics deal.
A 1992 Supreme Court ruling that says retailers without a physical presence can forgo collecting local sales tax is costing states billions of dollars in lost revenue. Steve Chiotakis talks to Marketplace's John Dimsdale.
If you think you're having social media management issues, consider the plight of big companies. They're trying to stay connected to customers whose main mode of communication is social networking. Stacey Vanek-Smith reports.
Although taxes have not been rising, Americans have continued to desire more government services. The New York Times's David Leonhardt discusses this phenomenon with Kai Ryssdal.
Sociologist Janet Poppendieck spent some time trying to make sense of how school meals are prepared and served. She talks with Kai Ryssdal about her new book on school nutrition programs.
Hard plastic lunch trays are largely a thing of the past in school cafeterias, because disposable trays that don't need washing are cheaper. But what about the environmental impact? Linda Lutton reports.
Sniping between Washington and Beijing over China's currency policy is continuing, with the Chinese claiming they've become a scapegoat for America's trade problems. But commentator David Frum says it's about time the U.S. said something.
Education Secretary Arne Duncan went to Capitol Hill to talk about overhauling America's schools and increasing federal spending on them by $4 billion. Nancy Marshall Genzer reports.
Fewer jobs are being created in the recovery from the latest recession compared to the last three recessions, according to a study by the Brookings Institution. Jeremy Hobson reports.
Sixty-eight senators have voted to approve an $18 billion bill full of enticements for businesses to create new jobs. Will these tax breaks actually generate new jobs? John Dimsdale reports.
Jonathan Birchall of the Financial Times talks with Bill Radke about why Blockbuster hasn't been able to make its mail service work and what he expects will happen to the video rental store.
L.A. Times business columnist David Lazarus talks with Bill Radke about how to know you're getting all the speed you were promised when you signed up for a fast Web connection.
Home remodelers are crying foul over new EPA rules to reduce contamination from lead paint during home renovations. They're in Washington asking for time so they can avoid hefty penalties. Mitchell Hartman reports.
Passengers flying these days pay for things like meals, pillows and blankets, and of course to check a bag. But some in the airline industry say that last fee has led to some unintended consequences, and want Congress to step in. Rico Gagliano reports.
The auto industry as a whole has started getting better and people are beginning to buy fancy cars again. But, it's all a matter of perspective. Alisa Roth explains.
The Senate will vote on a jobs bill that will offer tax breaks for businesses that hire unemployed workers. Washington bureau chief John Dimsdale talks with Steve Chiotakis about how much it will cost and what the restrictions are.
No issue has gotten more attention in the health care debate than cost. Are we spending too much? Not enough? Gregory Warner reports on why the subject of cost is easier to debate than define.
Marketplace listeners comment on Edward Demming, black colleges, our interview with novelist Lionel Shriver, and disrespect for a person's favorite car (Yugo girl!).
In Washington, D.C.'s Virginia suburbs, commutes of two hours each way are not uncommon. That puts a huge strain on local businesses, which are beginning to blame the state's Republican leaders. David Schultz reports.
European finance ministers have come up with a plan to help Greece avoid default, should its debt crisis reach that point. Marketplace's European correspondent Stephen Beard explains the details with Kai Ryssdal.
Congress's health care overhaul includes a proposal to let the federal government hand out student loans directly, effectively eliminating the entire student loan industry. Nancy Marshall Genzer reports.
Authorities in Haiti say post-quake reconstruction efforts over the next three years will cost $11.5 billion. What kind of a country can be built with that amount of money? Brett Neely reports.
Some members of Congress want stiff penalties levied against China for manipulating the value of its currency to boost its exports and make U.S. imports harder to sell. Bob Moon reports.
A deal between administrators of Michael Jackson's estate and Sony Music Entertainment has reportedly been reached. Music analyst Mark Mulligan talks with Bill Radke about why it took so long, and what the shelf life is for deceased celebrities.
The oil cartel OPEC will decide how much oil its members can pump over the next six months. But despite some push and pull between oil-rich countries, few expect more crude to be produced anytime soon. Christopher Werth reports.
British Airways is preparing for a major strike by flight attendants, and many critical flights between the U.S. and the U.K. could be canceled. Stephen Beard reports.
If you've ever seen images from the stock exchange in New York, you've seen those colorful jackets the traders wear. For more than 35 years, a single company has made them. But these days, the company has had to diversify. Amy Scott reports.
The Federal Communications Commission has released a blueprint for expanding and upgrading the nation's Internet capabilities. Sounds pretty good, right? Nancy Marshall Genzer reports not everyone is happy.
The accounting firm Ernst & Young is on the hot seat over not challenging Lehman's dodgy accounting practices. Sarah Gardner reports the criticism is tarnishing the industry's image.
Members of the Federal Reserve Board will meet to discuss the economy and interest rates. Washington bureau chief John Dimsdale talks with Steve Chiotakis about what Fed watchers should look out for and signals in the economy that show strength.
The annual South by Southwest Conference in Austin is a networking hub for people in the music, film and online industries. This year, anyone looking for a Web job will have an easier time finding out who's hiring. Melissa Kaplan reports.
