There was an uproar when Facebook fiddled with its privacy settings — but really, people willingly give up their privacy all the time for perks like coupons and discounts.
The history of the Iraq War is still being written. And it is being written, every day, on Wikipedia. Writer, editor, and publisher James Bridle about his 12-volume set of books compiling Wikipedia material related to the war from 2004 to 2009.
Tess and Marketplace Money economics editor Chris Farrell talk to a professional mixed martial arts fighter looking to grow his savings, and planning for retirement with the least amount of risk as possible.
While hundreds of positions are open at the tech companies of Silicon Valley, the unemployment rate is still 11.5 percent. The divide between the young engineers and the old may play a role, and that divide may be getting wider.
Interest rates could change again soon. To prepare for inflation or deflation, Wall Street Journal columnist Jason Zweig suggests considering the personal consequences for each.
The market is volatile, employment is uncertain… But the Consumer Price Index remains stable, which in more normal times, would be a good thing. But the stable CPI makes some economists concerned about inflation and deflation.
Spicy chicken is the latest trend blazing through fast food chains. Reporter Blake Farmer traces this popular dish back to mom-and-pop restaurants in Nashville
Some universities and colleges are setting up food banks on-campus for their students. Making sure that financially struggling students are able to eat alleviates at least one big worry for them and helps keep them in school.
Like any marriage, the merger between the two airline giants has qualities that complements the others. But also like any marriage, economists predict some tough talks will be had to settle issues such as a pilots' pay.
It's official — Elizabeth Warren will head the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Marketplace's Jeremy Hobson looks at what responsibilities and Warren will have in her new position.
With American cities facing unprecedented budget cuts, the municipal bonds market is causing concerns. But experts say that by keeping a close eye, investors can still have a lot of leverage.
Elizabeth Warren will oversee the creation of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection granted in the financial reform law. But there are still questions about how much power Warren will have. Reporter Nancy Marshall Genzer talks the details with Steve Chiotakis.
If you're an expectant mother in the U.S., the Family and Medical Leave Act gives 12 weeks unpaid leave. But in Europe, pregnant women get 14 weeks and part of their salary. Now there are plans to give them even more.
All the week's business news in a 60-second poem. This week: Some big airline mergers, tax cut extensions, Tea Party victories, health care opponents show endurance, and Basel III.
Jill Schlesinger, editor-at-large over at CBS MoneyWatch, talks with Steve Chiotakis about why inflation hasn't taken hold and what it means for the overall economy if we've hit a sweet spot.
Fashion designers, models and clothing buyers are descending on London as London Fashion Week begins.
And the organizers say it's still a big money maker, even in a sluggish economy. Stephen Beard reports.
These days you can buy almost everything on the web: books, clothes, shoes. As Jeff Tyler reports, you can also buy art — really, really expensive art.
Shareholders of United and Continental airlines have been voting for a few weeks now. We're going to get the results today on whether the two will merge to create the world's biggest airline. Tony Arnold reports on what the merger would mean for the airline industry.
A story in the Wall Street Journal reports that China's government is considering plans to force foreign automakers to share cutting-edge electric vehicle technology if they want to continue manufacturing in China. Rob Schmitz reports auto industry experts say they don't believe it.
Consumer and environmental groups will be watching the Food and Drug Administration, which could approve — for the first time — a genetically-modified animal. Rob Manning reports on the experimental fish.
The Securities and Exchange Commission will tackle a loophole in bank regulations that came to light during the financial crisis. The loophole allows a practice known as "window dressing." John Dimsdale reports.
Shareholders of United and Continental Airlines will vote on the airlines' proposed merger. Reporter Nancy Marshall Genzer talks with Bill Radke about why these two airlines want to merge and how effective these types of mergers are.
Aaron Dunn, of the organization Musopen, talks about his project to build a royalty-free library of classical music played by symphony orchestras that you can listen to, make a movie with, and use to sell stuff.
The British government will unveil the details of its austerity cuts on Oct. 20. Brits agree that deep cuts are necessary, but they're divided on where the cuts should be made.
It's trendy to be frugal now — canning your own jellies, altering your own clothes — but commentator Gustavo Arellano reminds listeners that Mexicans were being frugal long before the recession.
It'll be a pretty expensive undertaking for oil companies to permanently plug thousands of unused wells in the Gulf, per request of the Interior Department, but at least it'll keep local employed.
Cocoa beans to corn, commodity prices are on the rise. This is good news for investors who are looking for another place to put their money instead of the stock markets. But it's bad news for companies, particularly small businesses, who need to figure out how to balance costs and profits.
Marketplace's Jeremy Hobson talks to the CEO of Interbrand about why some companies made the cut in the company's annual ranking of the top 100 global brands, and which ones fell off.
Unemployment claims at the state level dropped, perhaps indicating a small recovery. Another sign of the recovery? Increasing competition for top-level managerial positions, which may trickle down to lower-level jobs too.
The Obama Administration is putting out a lot of tough talk about China artificially undervaluing the yuan, but economists are wondering if anything will be done about it.
Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner is signaling the Obama administration plans to go toe-to-toe with China over its currency. U.S. businesses say China is keeping its currency too low, giving it an unfair trade advantage. Reporter Nancy Marshall Genzer talks the details with Steve Chiotakis.
President Obama's pick to replace Peter Orzsag as director of the White House Office of Management and Budget is Jacob Lew, better known as Jack. He was OMB director for President Bill Clinton, when the government ran a surplus. You gotta wonder why he'd want the job now. John Dimsdale reports.
The Labor Department says that the number of people who filed for first-time unemployment claims last week fell by 3,000 to 450,000. Mark Vitner, senior economist at Wells Fargo, talks with Steve Chiotakis about how many jobs the economy needs to add to get some momentum going.
Pope Benedict XVI is in Scotland meeting Queen Elizabeth. But his visit to the U.K. is marred in controversy because it will be paid in part by the British government.
The nation's birth rate dropped last year for the second year in a row. According to the National Center for Health Statistics, in 2009 the U.S. birth rate was at its lowest level in a century. And the economy may have something to do with it. Dr. Megan Sweeney, sociologist at UCLA, talks the details with Steve Chiotakis.
Europeans are grappling with what to do about the cheap costs of Chinese goods. The EU claims fiberglass is being unfairly dumped into its markets and wants to tack on a huge tariff on the material. London bureau chief Stephen Beard talks with Steve Chiotakis about why this is a big issue.
It's the Chinese version of eminent domain — government seizing private property. And it's becoming more common. So much so, there's now an online video game devoted to it. Rob Schmitz reports on the popular Chinese game that pits angry homeowners against an evil demolition crew.
Real estate data firm RealtyTrac is out with its foreclosure report for August. It says defaults and repos are up 4 percent from July's figures. Janet Babin reports.
It looks like the White House will pick Elizabeth Warren to head the new Consumer Financial Protection Bureau set up under the financial reform law. Reporter Nancy Marshall Genzer talks with Bill Radke about why she may not have to go through Congress to get appointed.
Microsoft has granted free software licenses to Russian protest groups targeted by the government after Russian authorities raided their offices under the pretense of software piracy. Experts weigh in on the implications of Microsoft's actions.
President Obama is expected to sign a $4.5 billion grant to improve lunches in public schools. But can revamped lunchroom and healthier menus be enough to draw kids out of nearby fast food chains?
The new generation of Tibetans are taking advantage of India's economic rise. Unlike their parents who laid low, for the most part, in India, younger Tibetans are using their entrepreneurial spirit to make Tibetans an essential part of the Indian economy.
Banks were saved from the cliff's edge with billions of dollars of TARP money. But commentator David Frum asks, do voters care that things could have been worse without the federal government's bailout?
The United States still comes out on top in terms of how much money per American has, but the recession brought the numbers down by about 12 percent since 2007.
Congressmen of both parties are debating whether to end or extend the Bush-era tax cuts, but for former Fed Chairman Alan Greenspan, the answer is clear: Let the Bush cuts run their course and raise taxes, so the government can get a handle on the deficit.
United and Continental are merging their fleets to form the world's biggest airline. The new planes will keep United's name, but use Continental's logo. Some United loyalists are mad about the logo change. But why would consumers become so attached to a brand?
Congress is beginning two days of hearings on China's currency, the yuan. Many members of Congress say China is keeping its currency artificially low, giving it an unfair trade advantage. Reporter Nancy Marshall Genzer talks with Bill Radke about what these hearings can accomplish.
A glossy new magazine is hitting the newsstands, and it's in Russian. One of Moscow's richest men is behind the venture. But who's the market? Eve Troeh takes a look.
