Week of January 25th, 2016

App-based delivery service brings the gas to you, but it's a tough business model

Move over, Donald.

Worries about the Zika virus have a lot of us thinking about the pests

The White House looks to close the wage gap by gathering data; a startup that wants to bring gas to you with the touch of a button; and the business of fighting mosquitos. 

There's got to be something, right?

This weekend, guest host Molly Wood looks at the unique alcohol monopoly in Maryland, musician and rapper Anderson .Paak  takes our economics-inspired questionnaire, and Marketplace Weekend host Lizzie O’Leary reports on the ground from Flint, Michigan. 

Japan's central bank introduces negative interest rates in a bid to spur investment.

There's a limit to comparisons between the fall of oil and previous downturns.

We asked, you Tweeted.

The Obama administration wants to make large companies disclose how much they pay.

Airing on Friday, January 29, 2016: On today’s show, we’ll talk about Microsoft and Amazon earnings; the deadline for Europe and the U.S. to reach a data-sharing agreement; and Gizmodo technology editor Michael Nunez joins us for this week’s Silicon Tally.

Airing on Friday, January 29, 2016: On today’s show, we’ll talk about the Obama administration addressing the wage gap; Xerox growing its services; and the BBC asking for financial help from older Brits.

The company will split into two public companies — one will be a services division.

The cash-strapped broadcaster may ask older viewers to pay a TV tax from which they're exempt.

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

GM's Pam Fletcher sits down with Kai Ryssdal to discuss investing in electric vehicles

Trade is unlikely to be affected but the travel industry is already seeing impact.

How the Zika virus is impacting business and travel; schools and children in Flint face the worst of the water crisis; and an interview with GM’s Chief Electric Vehicle Engineer about the new Chevy Bolt. 

While manufacturing is slowing, the services side of the U.S. economy is vibrant.

A little-known provision of federal law may offer widespread loan forgiveness

Fox will still maintain steady ad revenue, in spite of Trump's absence at the debate

Twitter reflects on the NASA disaster that shocked the country 30 years ago today

But lower home heating oil prices may also slow the conversion to other fuels

Flint's public schools already faced a $10 million budget deficit before the lead crisis.

The social network's latest earnings report shows big gains in mobile

Airing on Thursday, January 28, 2016: On today’s show, we’ll talk about the IMF discussing possible emergency aid; the deadline to get health insurance; and the challenge facing digital manufacturing.

Airing on Thursday, January 28, 2016: On today’s show, we’ll talk about Facebook earnings; Google News Lab partnering with Fox News on the GOP debate; and decreased funding for Chinese startups.

The credit-card giant reports quarterly earnings and its outlook for Visa Europe.

But will they motivate people to buy health insurance?

Most small manufacturers are running older, pre-Internet equipment.

Big retailers can't charge significantly less for a title than a bookseller

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

More trade with Cuba could mean big bucks for the state’s poultry industry.

A coalition of groups including the ACLU filed suit against the city.

Citizens and NGOs are mounting lawsuits against officials in Flint; how the strong dollar can weaken a company’s earnings; and a look at relations with Cuba through the poultry industry. 

Some sanctions against Iran are lifted. Breaching those remaining can mean stiff penalties.

Students publicizing the Victorian tycoon's darker side want a statue of him removed

The network has to deliver viewers for advertisers, even without the candidate

The iconic car was bought by a Texas company that will make about 300 a year

Companies face obstacles with a rising dollar.

Ireland, Cuba, and Flint

Airing on Wednesday, January 27, 2016: On today’s show, we’ll talk about Apple earnings; Uber’s use of the gyrometers in our phones to tell when drivers are breaking or speeding up suddenly; and new trends in video games.

Airing on Wednesday, January 27, 2016: On today’s show, we’ll talk about Apple’s slow down in earnings; fundraising for colleges; the possible Shell-BP merger; and U.S. firms now offering credit to Cubans.

Shell's proposed merger faces new questions.

One issue facing Flint: locating the lead pipes.

Companies will henceforth be able to extend credit to more customers in Cuba.

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

What happens when all those donated bottles are empty?

Other EU nations are also requiring refugees to turn over some assets to pay their stay

Why the company behind the GED lowered the passing score; a look at Apple’s stock after their latest earnings report; and an interview with Mohammed El-Erian, author of new book about central banks

The U.S. is obsessed with finance, here's a look at why it's time for a pivot.

Is anyone surprised?

The company behind the GED is lowering the test's passing score

It comes despite existing recruitment struggles for government jobs.

Milwaukee, on the shore of Lake Michigan, hopes to become a center for water-technology research and jobs

Are stocks low because of lower oil prices or vice versa?

A survey of tech veterans looks at discrimination faced by women in Silicon Valley.

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

He does this dance every four years.

At its best, a reunion tour can mean sold-out stadiums and $60 t-shirts.

An interview with General Electric's Vice Chair and Beth Comstock

Airing on Monday, January 25, 2016: On today’s show, we’ll talk about Apple earnings due out Tuesday; the pitfalls of the connected home; and DIY tablet quizzes that can track the cognitive abilities.

While developers focus on the city center, historic neighborhoods are suffering.