Week of October 19th, 2015

Dallas-FortWorth offers low cost of power, low taxation and central location

Many are driving for Uber or working other 'gigs,' but surveys can't count them.

The equal time law; diversity in Silicon Valley; and Krispy Kreme doughnuts. Mmm.

Raleigh's new outdoor bar hour policy has upset some local businesses and local residents.

Marketplace Weekend followers answer our question, “What would it take for you to feel secure?” Author Sarah Vowell explains there are few things more American than an old-fashioned argument. And the band YACHT takes our money-inspired personality quiz.

Yahoo and its advertisers want to know what kind of fan will be watching.

The Marketplace-Edison Research Poll helps explain a conundrum in the American economy. Despite its continued improvement, there’s still discontent among many Americans about their personal economic situations.  The Marketplace-Edison Research national survey of more than 1,000 adults measured respondents’ worry about their current and future financial condition, their fears about job security and their concerns […]

The social media site's new feature lets users search 2 trillion posts.

Donald Trump's appearance on SNL will give other candidates bargaining power.

Patricia is bearing down on Mexico, but its economic impact will likely be minimal.

The company has started a new program to get underrepresented groups into tech.

Sudeep Reddy and Nela Richardson join Kai Ryssdal to recap the week that was.

The Krispy Kreme Challenge has donated $2 million to support a children's clinic.

Is it saving to start a business?

Different parts of the country. Different economies. Same jobs.

Tech stocks, and bridge building.

New York means huge ratings, no matter what team takes the other dugout.

Airing on Friday, October 23, 2015: On today’s show, we’ll talk about Facebook’s new search function that lets users look across all of the public posts in its network; and Latoya Peterson of the blog Racialicious joins us to play Silicon Tally.

Airing on Friday, October 23, 2015: On today’s show, we’ll have a roundup of profit reports from tech companies; we’ll talk about why having the Mets in the World Series is good news for Fox; and we’ll talk to Chris Farrell about when deflation is a good thing.

Tennessee shaved its project from three years to two by pre-fabricating the spans.

The consumer giant faces questions about its pricing and strategy.

Here are the numbers we're reading and watching for Friday.

The Koch Industries CEO puts his mouth where his money is on politics and business.

What economic policies would Ryan and his world view bring to the position?

Billion-dollar startups may be facing trouble ahead.

Social media reaction has been swift.

The U.S. Marshals Service is auctioning off more bitcoin seized from Silk Road.

Unicorns are scarcer than we thought; more with Charles Koch; and Speaker Ryan, we presume? 

The island's debt is at $72 billion and the government says it's out of cash.

Housing prices, McDonald's earnings, and the battle between AT&T and Verizon.

Airing on Thursday, October 22, 2015: On today’s show, we’ll talk about Apple’s plans to solar power its factories in China; profit reports from the beleaguered University of Phoenix; and the argument against a new dental degree that requires less training.

Dental therapists could bring routine dental care to more people.

AT&T and rival Verizon have different approaches to winning younger audience.

A positive earnings report beats analysts' expectations.

The school hasn’t hit rock bottom, but it’s well on its way, says one observer.

Here are the numbers we're reading and watching for Thursday.

CEO Marissa Mayer has been at the helm for three years. Is it time for her to go?

A chat with Charles Koch, Yahoo’s earnings slump and the connection between global warming and GDP.   

Congress and the president will continue going around and around.

From his upbringing to his daily routine.

We spent an hour with Koch at his office in Wichita. Here's the full conversation.

Heroin-related deaths in the U.S. have more than quadrupled in the last 13 years.

A new report projects economic productivity falling as temperatures rise.

The sandwich company's foot-longs have been falling short.

Tax deals, YouTube, and titans of the financial world.

Airing on Wednesday, October 21, 2015: On today’s show, we’ll talk about Apple music’s rapid growth; and Giphy founder and CEO, Alex Chung, joins us to talk about his plans for profitability. 

Airing on Wednesday, October 21, 2015: On today’s show, we’ll talk about how to buy a new Ferrari for about $50; a closer look at Boeing’s earnings; and why dental hygienists are interested in a new kind of degree that requires less training.  

Dental therapists can do some procedures that are performed by dentists.

How one of the top gif websites in the world plans to be the Google of gif ads.

A slowdown in the defense sector is offset by commercial sales, for now.

It's not cat videos the video giant wants to sell you.

The company will offer tests to determine if people are carriers relatively rare diseases.

Here are the numbers we're reading and watching for Wednesday.

Chinese consumers are looking beyond KFC and Pizza Hut for dining experiences.

The election of Canada's new prime minister comes with new economic policies.

Our best guess is around $?.?? billion.

The Fed’s secret origins; when CEOs get sick; and the U.S.’s biggest trading partner elects a new leader. 

Xi Jinping is on a 4-day visit. His hosts want Chinese investment.

Agriculture experts don't expect a big exodus of food production from the state.

There are no hard-and-fast rules, so companies have to decide for themselves.

It includes success tips for high school and college students.

The unemployment rate for post-9/11 veterans remains higher for women than men.

It's got some reliability issues.

Immersive technology can give shoppers a new way to experience products.

Canada and the TPP, unions on social media, and gender bias in Hollywood.

Airing on Tuesday, October 20, 2015: On today’s show, we’ll talk about big departures at Yahoo; China’s latest attempts to hack U.S. companies; and the software that powers drones.

Airing on Tuesday, October 20, 2015: On today’s show, we’ll talk about Canada’s election results; health care co-ops struggle to compete; and social success notes, a new type of loan. 

Healthcare co-ops are having a hard time competing with big insurance companies.

Autoworkers' union takes to Twitter and Facebook to influence Fiat Chrysler vote.

Here are the numbers we're reading and watching for Tuesday.

Winfrey brings 'humanity' to the brand, but could her ups and downs hurt it?

Its economy is slowing, but how fast depends on whose numbers you believe.

Pilot sightings of the devices have tripled, and the US has been slow to respond.

Oprah buys into Weight Watchers; best-seller John Green on his day job;  and does it matter if China is growing slower than we thought?

Kay Rogers describes rebuilding her house after a fire four years ago.

The company faces a challenges, like DIY dieters.

As the number of asylum seekers grows, so do Germans' anxieties.

Retailer is known for hard-working employees and 'unreasonably high' standards.

Marketplace's Adriene Hill co-hosts Crash Course Economics.

But he's still a best-selling author. And he's keeping his YouTube day job.

The internet retailer finds fault with the Times fact-checking process.

Interest rates, and Canadian elections.

Airing on Monday, October 19, 2015: On today’s show, we’ll talk about China’s GDP; earnings from Halliburton; and why charging for that third bag hurts airlines more than it hurts customers. 

Airing on Monday, October 19, 2015: On today’s show, we’ll talk about chip technology in credit cards; and Uber and AT&T’s partnership to stream college football games into select Uber cars. 

A recent study shows add-on pricing model may be bad for airlines.

Some 36,000 people have lost jobs in Alberta’s energy sector this year.

Female movie directors are rarely behind the camera on the most successful films.

Campaign encourages 14- to 19-year-olds to aim beyond high school.

As drilling shuts down, the oil-field service company adapts.

Here are the numbers we're reading and watching for Monday.