Week of November 28th, 2016

Dr. Erin Simpson respects Mattis, but doesn’t think he’s a good fit for Defense Secretary.

This, and Snapchat glasses that allow you to snap what you're seeing.

Manufacturing jobs are down from October, continuing a long-term trend.

Starbucks CEO will focus on a new gourmet brand after leaving his current position.

And how we define the working class.

Sarah Archer explores economic prosperity in post-war America in her book, "Midcentury Christmas."

Burgernomics, a global study comparing currency, was inspired by the hit burger.

Disgruntled Italians could bring about political upheaval in the weekend vote.

The market for winter clothing is shrinking, but manufacturers haven’t acted.

Microbiomes like the ones in the workplace can be a hotbed of germs.

On this episode of Marketplace Weekend, a look at President-elect Donald Trump’s cabinet picks and potential future policy. Plus, a discussion of the Dakota Access Pipeline and a report from Scott Tong on fracking. Later, Wired science contributor Zoë Schlanger talks about office microbiomes and why they could be making you sick. The band Local Natives takes the Marketplace Quiz. 

And what we know so far.

Plus, the meaning of "Mad Dog" Mattis.

Juicing mistakes? They've made a few.

On today’s show: We’re joined by Catherine Rampell of the Washington Post and Sudeep Reddy of the Wall Street Journal for the Weekly Wrap.  Also, jobs numbers are out for the month of November — they’re looking good, but not all jobs were created equal in this market. We look at what the job market looks like for skilled and unskilled workers. Lastly, President-elect Trump has nominated retired Marine General James Mattis as Secretary of Defense. We talk with military expert Dr. Emily Simpson about why she thinks Mattis is not a good fit for this role. 

He’ll focus on the company’s fancy coffee pursuits.

The resort towns of Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge, Tenn. are trying to come to terms with the loss of life, homes and livelihood.

Today, President Obama will meet with incoming United Nations chief Antonio Guterres. Guterres will step into the Secretary General role in January. That’s also when we’ll see a new administration in Washington. What could U.N.-U.S. relations look like under President Trump?  Click the above audio player to hear the full story. 

The U.S. economy added 178,000 jobs in November, with the unemployment rate declining to 4.6 percent.  Forecasts had predicted a net gain of around 180,000, jobs, a signal of steady hiring in the labor market. Though average hourly earnings declined last month, wages have been trending up for some time. But there’s still room for […]

On today’s show, we’ll look at Reddit’s smaller communities, which some say take the First Amendment to the extreme; talk about one man’s fascination with fitness trackers; and play this week’s Silicon Tally with Stacey Higginbotham, host of the podcast the “Internet of Things.”

On today’s show, we’ll talk about an Italian referendum that could determine not only the fate of the country’s government, but some of its shaky banks. We’ll also discuss Starbucks’ announcement that CEO Howard Schultz is stepping down from his position, and look at financial literacy in Louisiana classrooms. 

Last May, Louisiana made financial literacy a mandatory topic in state public schools.

South Korea's corruption scandal, paired with President-elect Trump's comments about the country, has put the nation in a state of uncertainty.

The coffee magnate will stay at Starbucks and focus on bigger-picture initiatives.

Charities could see a bump up in donations this month. That’s because wealth advisers are telling their clients to increase their giving now, before likely changes to the tax code next year. On his website, Donald Trump says he’ll cut the top tax rate to 33 percent. And he wants to cap itemized deductions for […]

Codebreaker’s latest episode explores the “Augmented Self”

One out of three Americans has at least one debt in collections.

The completion rates for student financial aid is “all over the map,” according to a new report.

Corporations see their workforce as an expense, not an asset.

CEO Steve Huffman announced he'll remove some users after he apologized for pranking them.

On today’s show: Despite the deal struck by Carrier and President-elect Trump, more Carrier jobs are leaving Indiana than are staying. We look at the larger corporate strategy of jobs leaving the country and automation.  Also: Another installment in our series How the Deck is Stacked, in partnership with Frontline and PBS. Finally: Reddit CEO Steve Huffman apologized yesterday for secretly editing comments in a community thread for supporters of President-elect Trump and vowed to take a tougher stance on some of the site’s “toxic users.”

Answering your questions on what to expect from the economy under Trump.

Details are still unclear, and it may not be replicable.

The agreement by OPEC members to cut oil production by 1.2 million barrels a day — that’s 1 percent of global production — sent crude prices climbing after it was announced. The global oil industry hopes things will continue to trend that way. The deal is meant to reduce the current oil glut and get […]

United Technologies wants to raise profits by using Mexican labor, but it’s spending $16 billion buying back its own shares.

On today’s show, we’ll talk about Trump’s trip to Indiana amid news that he struck a deal with Carrier to keep 1,000 jobs from going to Mexico, and look at criticism against United Technologies — Carrier’s parent company — for buying back its own shares. Plus: We’ll interview our correspondent Scott Tong about a joint report between Marketplace and APM Reports that found an EPA study — which examined hydraulic fracturing’s impact on drinking water — was changed at the last minute to downplay the risk of pollution. 

On today’s show, we’ll talk about a new Netflix option that’ll allow subscribers to download some shows and movies; the meaning of the word “cyborg” and why a quarter of us may be cyborgs without even realizing it; and ways that you can incorporate tech in your Christmas decorating.

The former Goldman Sachs partner doesn't have a great track record with mortgage lending.

Who even knew the Office of Government Ethics tweeted?

Today, President-elect Trump tweeted that he’ll hold a news conference next month to discuss “leaving my great business in total,” adding that “legal documents are being crafted which take me completely out of business operations.” There’s still a lot unsaid and unclear about how a new arrangement will actually work and whether it will address […]

A reporter with the Indianapolis Star breaks down what we know so far.

Some stuff to think about: Net neutrality, privacy online, and set-top boxes.

On today’s show: A special mid-weekly wrap with Nela Richardson of Redfin and Felix Salmon of Fusion about President-elect Donald Trump’s nominations for Treasury and Commerce secretary. We talk about President-elect Trump saying that he would leave his business “in total” and how Treasury Secretary appointee, Steve Mnuchin, could most directly influence our personal economies is in his oversight of mortgage lending policy. Also: An investigative piece from Marketplace and APM reports that found last minute changes to an EPA fracking study downplayed the risks of water pollution. 

What will the appointments of Steve Mnuchin and Wilbur Ross mean for a Trump economic plan?

In a series of tweets, the president-elect said he would focus on the presidency.

Trump has nominated the investment banker and Hollywood producer as the next Treasury secretary.

Early versions highlighted contaminated drinking water and vulnerabilities from fracking. The final version turned out differently: Fracking had not "led to widespread, systemic impacts." Oil and gas cheered the findings.

An increasing number of Mexicans are heading to Europe and Canada.

Ross made his billions in distressed assets.

Questions about the president-elect's business could put policy agenda at risk.

A subcommittee of the Homeland Security Advisory Council will release a report today reviewing the use of private immigration detention centers. The Obama administration announced in August that the Bureau of Prisons will stop using private prisons for federal inmates. Ending privatized detention centers is a whole different equation. Click the above audio player to […]

The first large-scale trial in seven years.

On today’s show, we’ll talk about reports that President-elect Donald Trump plans to name Wilbur Ross as Commerce secretary; Trump’s deal with Carrier to keep 1,000 of the company’s jobs in the U.S.; and the various ways his businesses could become entangled with his presidency. Plus: We’ll look at a new HIV/AIDS vaccine trial launching in South Africa.

On today’s show, we’ll talk about this week’s nationwide protests to raise the minimum wage to $15; look at Quartz’s plan to build a bot studio; and preview the latest episode of our “Codebreaker” podcast, which explores how we’re changing our bodies with technology.

The man who collected too much data, cyborgs who want to make their body-hardware mainstream, robots that rebuild your hairline and a conversation with Lieutenant Commander Geordi La Forge aka LeVar Burton.

Wall Street has a friend in the campaign's national finance chairman.

Vegetarians and other groups petition to have the animal fat derivative taken out.

The president-elect picks Rep. Tom Price, an ACA critic, for Health and Human Services secretary.

Alabama has used most of a recent settlement to help fund Medicaid and pay off debt.

The Insurance giant is betting on the warranty business.

The agency's new head is known for expanding the program in Indiana, with restrictions.

Some want fresh faces post election.

One company plays a huge role in helping high-end boutiques sell online.

After getting their clocks cleaned a few weeks ago, do Democrats need to rebrand? Plus, as Donald Trump picks his secretaries for Health and Human Services and the Treasury, we look at Tom Price’s record and Indiana’s Medicaid program.

Millions of mattresses are thrown out each year, creating an expensive challenge for waste managers.

Trump announces three political veterans for Cabinet picks.

Movement to raise minimum wage gears up for a Trump presidency.

The day is designed to get your mind off buying and onto donating.

The president-elect's agenda offers little detail on programs.

Chickens aren't vegetarians. But there's a market for eggs from vegetarian-fed hens.

On today’s show, we’ll talk about our visit to Dayton, Ohio — a town where poverty is on the rise — to find out what people are hoping for post-election. We’ll also look at how Samsung might restructure its company after the recent Galaxy Note 7 debacle, and find out what we can expect from this year’s Giving Tuesday. 

Gainful Employment rule shutters more programs.

On today’s show, we’ll talk about the rise of mobile shopping; CNN’s purchase of the social media video app Beme, launched by YouTube star Casey Neistat; and a ransomware attack on San Francisco’s light rail system, the MUNI. 

This year computer maker Dell will pay at least $200,000 to staff a southbound cargo lane four extra hours a day.

Meanwhile, donations from middle- and lower-income Americans are dropping.

Is Trump's red hat ornament: naughty or nice?

The plan is getting pushback from lobbyists for retailers who sell cheap items from abroad.

DC insiders wonder whether to serve in the new administration.

What a history lesson from JFK could mean for a Trump presidency.

Trump has said he could nix Obama's deal lifting some sanctions with the communist nation.

But how easy will it be for the dairy product to lose its dowdy reputation?

We’re looking ahead to three important policy discussions under President-elect Donald Trump: America’s relationship with Cuba, tax reform under a GOP Congress and infrastructure spending as an economic stimulus. Plus: Cottage cheese wants to be the new Greek yogurt. 

The Paris-based Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) has revised its global economic forecast, and things are looking up. It’s predicting 3.3 percent global growth in 2017, up from 2.9 this year and 0.1 percent higher than the prediction it issued in September. The organization is anticipating some stimulus to the U.S. economy under […]

Economic uncertainty may lie ahead.

Donald Trump. Protests. Empty stores. This expensive real estate has it all.

The so-called traditional college student is in the minority.

Pro-Trump and Brexit voters may have similar motivations, but there are differences.

On today’s show, we’ll talk about predictions for global growth in 2017; a rise in nontraditional college students; and the differences between Trump and Brexit supporters. 

On today’s show, we’ll talk about the growing number of ways to combine charity with shopping; interview New York Times columnist Tom Friedman about his new work, “Thank You For Being Late”; and look at Google’s Neural Machine Translation system, an invention that’s created its own internal language.