Detailed observers of the NBA playoffs will delve deeply into players' statistics. Commentator and former Marketplace colleague Kevin Arnovitz says that has its downsides.
The Securities and Exchange Commission filed its first big lawsuit over alleged Wall Street shenanigans. The SEC charges that Goldman Sachs gave special attention to one client, at the expense of hundreds of others. Mitchell Hartman reports.
Fortune Magazine's Leigh Gallagher and The Atlantic Magazine's Megan McArdle talk with Kai Ryssdal about how Goldman Sachs being accused of fraud might affect financial regulation and reflect on the latest Lehman Brothers news.
Peter Kazanjy, a co-founder of GetUnvarnished.com, talks with Kai Ryssdal about his new Web site, which lets people rate coworkers anonymously in categories like production and relationships.
Reporter Ashley Milne-Tyte looks into how the wealthiest people, who according to one recent report cause half of the world's carbon emissions, try to make up for their environmental sins.
Kathy Kristof of CBS MoneyWatch and Tess Vigeland take on some listener questions, including one from a young homeowner who struggles over whether to sell her dream home to move to her dream city, and a flame torch juggler who wonders if it's too big of a risk to throw away the voting forms from his mutual funds.
Jeff Opdyke, author of the new book called "Piggybanking," talks with Tess Vigeland about whether there's ever a right time to have kids, and how to teach them about money.
The Securities and Exchange Commission today charged Goldman Sachs with fraud, dropping its first civil suit against investors following the fallout of the housing market. Goldman stock dropped more than 14 percent in morning trading.
The Shanghai stock market has just released a new product: stock index futures, a brand new category which will allow Chinese investors to bet on the market even if it's not going up. Scott Tong reports.
Taxes may be behind us, but Washington still needs to figure out where the money is going — and whether we have enough funds to go around. Stacey Vanek-Smith talks to Robert Reich about new tax ideas the government is considering.
After what happened with Stuyvesant Town in Manhattan, CALPERS is expected to adopt a new policy to stop investing in real estate deals that convert apartments with controlled rents to much higher market rates. Jill Barshay reports.
Flights are still grounded in Europe as the plume of volcanic ash from Iceland continues cloud the skies. Stacey Vanek-Smith gets the latest on the situation from Marketplace's Stephen Beard.
The Democrats' push to overhaul the financial regulatory system could hit the Senate next week. But can Congress prevent another Wall Street bailout? Bill Radke talks to Roger Lowenstein, author of "The End of Wall Street."
Last week there was merger talk in the air for United and U.S. Airways, but it seems United's real target may have been Continental. Bill Radke talks to Marketplace's Jeremy Hobson about what makes the deal so attractive for the two carriers.
Refrigerators carry an energy label which breaks out the average cost of running the appliance for a year. But electronics like TVs and computers don't carry these labels. Caitlan Carroll explores whether or not they should.
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.
Author and Bloomberg columnist Roger Lowenstein joined Marketplace Money host Tess Vigeland for a conversation about the roots of the financial crisis and lessons learned from his book "The End of Wall Street."
The national economic mood has brightened somewhat the past few months. There's real growth in the Gross Domestic Product, the labor market is on the mend, and the stock market is up. But then there are days like today. John Dimsdale reports.
The new health care bill sets aside $15 billion to help create healthier communities. Gregory Warner reports on how that money could make a difference in New York City's South Bronx.
Author Roger Lowenstein talks with Kai Ryssdal about his new book "The End of Wall Street," the roots of the financial crisis, and where we go from here.
More people are using their local libraries these days, and many of them are unemployed. They're using free computers and asking librarians for help. Zachary Barr reports on how librarians are coping.
Google announced that its revenues grew 23% in the first quarter of the year. Earnings beat Wall Street expectations, but shares still fell in after-hours trading. Bob Moon reports.
The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee released a report that says insurers are shifting administration costs to make it look like they're spending more on patient care. Nancy Marshall Genzer reports.
Ash from an Icelandic volcano eruption has made it too dangerous for planes to fly. Britain shut down its airspace for the first time in its history and several other European nations followed suit. Stephen Beard reports.
With a projected shortage of primary care doctors, pharmacists are becoming more involved with patients. Walgreens has even begun training their pharmacists to become "health care coaches." Kerry Grens reports.
Rescuers in China are patching up a major hydroelectric dam damaged after the recent earthquake. Some Chinese geologists are wondering if the dam was built to high enough safety standards. Scott Tong reports.
Pennsylvania has some of the strictest liquor laws in the U.S., with beer only available in whole cases at wholesalers or in bars and restaurants. But new proposals might loosen restrictions on beer sales. Joel Rose reports.
RealtyTrac reports over 900,000 homes went into foreclosure in the first quarter of 2010, with Nevada, California and Florida leading the way. Stacey Vanek-Smith gets more stats from Marketplace's Jeremy Hobson.
Usually when people think ruins the mind teems with images of decaying ancient cities all over the world. But the U.S. has plenty of its own ruins to discover. Bill Radke talks to Nick Yablon, American Studies professor at the University of Iowa.
Maine claims to have been the Sardine Capital of the World. But with Bumble Bee Foods closing the state's last sardine canning facility, the industry won't only disappear in Maine, but in the U.S. as well. Jill Barshay reports.
A huge cloud of ash from a volcano eruption in Iceland has grounded hundreds of flights across the U.K. Bill Radke talks to Marketplace's Stephen Beard about why volcanic ash makes it difficult to fly.
In France, many people feel that empty houses are going to waste. So some protesters are trying to force owners to let their property out by hitting them with an empty house tax. John Laurenson reports.
People in New York City who live in homeless shelters and have jobs may be forced to pay rent because of a rule the city is enforcing. Alisa Roth reports.
Professor Kathleen Vohs talks with Tess Vigeland about a study she helped lead that says handling dollar bills actually helps ease both physical and mental pain.
As the recession drags on, charitable giving in the U.S. has become less of a priority. But one group of unlikely philanthropists hasn't been fazed by the recession. Sonata Lee Narcisse reports.
Health insurers will have to cover start covering everyone in a few years. That means they should want their customers to be as healthy as possible. Nancy Marshall Genzer reports on one insurer's focus on helping folks stay out of the doctor's office.
People worldwide want to donate to the relief effort in China after a 7.1 earthquake rocked the Qinghai province. But the Chinese government has a reputation for exerting tight control, so will they be open to international help? Rico Gagliano reports.
Republicans have started characterizing the financial reform bill as a bailout even though its Democratic sponsors say the whole point is to end bailouts. So which is it? Brett Neely reports.
American Express is offering its customers the option to pay their taxes with rewards points. But Bob Moon explains why it's impossible to completely pay off your taxes with points, and why the move could damage your credit.
Ryanair's plan to rip out in-flight toilets in order to add more passengers may be against FAA rules, which state planes can't carry more than 189 passengers. Ryanair is already at the maximum per flight. Brett Neely reports.
The Congressional Oversight Panel has released a report saying federal mortgage aid programs aren't doing enough to help more families out of foreclosure. Stacey Vanek-Smith talks to panel chair Elizabeth Warren.
A report out from Purdue and Wichita State Universities says airline passenger complaints in the U.S. are down. But Los Angeles Times business columnist David Lazarus is skeptical. He tells Bill Radke why.
Congressional Democrats are introducing a bill that would make companies and unions tell us when they donate money to a political campaign. This could include visibility in on-screen endorsements. John Dimsdale reports.
Responding to the "do not buy" warning Consumer Reports issued on its Lexus GX 460 SUV, Toyota is stopping sales of the SUV to do more testing. Bill Radke talks to Marketplace's Jeremy Hobson about whether things could get worse for Toyota.
For a long time, Washington Mutual used a catchy tagline in its ads, "The Power of Yes." And new investigations show it wasn't just talking the talk: widespread fraud throughout the company let it say yes to just about everybody. Alisa Roth reports.
Author Bill McKibben talks with Kai Ryssdal about his book, "Eaarth: Making a Life on a Tough New Planet," why he chose that title, and what we have to do cope with how we've changed our planet.
Kai Ryssdal reviews what listeners had to say about stories involving net neutrality, Spirit Airlines charging for carry-on bags, Hollywood producer Jerry Weintraub, and Muslims and Jews working together to provide kosher and halal meat.
Independent oil and gas producers are used to risking everything on a single drill. Those wildcatters pioneered the business of dragging fossil fuels out of the ground, and they're still at it today. Kate Archer Kent reports.
A panel from the National Research Council released a report evaluating the profitability of using genetically-modified crops. Caitlan Carroll reports.
Since Twitter's users exploded into the millions, there have been questions about how the site would make money. A new ad plan may have some answers. Rico Gagliano reports.
The New York Times' Louise Story talks with Kai Ryssdal about a story she co-wrote involving a shadow bank that helped Lehman Brothers cover up risky investments that helped bring the company and economy to its knees.
For a long time, Washington Mutual used a catchy tagline in its ads, "The Power of Yes." And new investigations show it wasn't just talking the talk: widespread fraud throughout the company let it say yes to just about everybody. Alisa Roth reports.
The International Energy Agency reports that global stockpiles of fuel are relatively high, and industrialized demand is a bit low. The agency says another big jump could be a blow to the global economic recovery. Stephen Beard reports.
Biotech lobbyists are meeting in Washington today, where a patent reform bill on the table could strengthen the industry's position as patent holders. Kerry Grens reports what biotech companies stand to gain.
Conan O'Brien's move to a late-night show on TBS may be a symbolic step down from his last gig, but it could be a step towards the future for cable. Amy Scott explores how the move might impact viewers.
Google is making the push to digitize millions of books. Will these types of moves render librarians obsolete? Bill Radke talks to Marilyn Johnson, author of "This Book Is Overdue," about why librarians are vital now.
President Obama wants to change how NASA explores space and is also set to pull the plug on human trips to Mars and the moon. This cut would mean big job losses in Florida. Jill Barshay reports.
The Senate is investigating the failure of Washington Mutual as it prepares to take up a big financial regulatory overhaul bill. Stacey Vanek-Smith gets more from Marketplace's Jeremy Hobson.
