Marketplace for Wednesday, September 9, 2009

Segments From This Episode

• Recession takes bite out of McDonald’s

  by Steve Henn

  McDonalds' sales growth has slowed in the U.S. and fell in Asia. Steve Henn reports the recession is tarnishing the performance of even the best-positioned brands.

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• Spotlight on hope during Fashion Week

  by Marketplace Staff

  New York Fashion Week will soon be underway, and there are hints of recovery on the runway. Sally Herships reports.

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• No recovery with so many unemployed

  by Marketplace Staff

  While some sectors of the economy are improving, the labor market is still hurting. Commentator Robert Reich says that's bad news for a real recovery.

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• A bad number for consumer spending

  by Marketplace Staff

  BusinessWeek's Michael Mandel talks with Kai Ryssdal about how consumer spending is based on false pretenses.

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• Advertising’s creative revolution

  by Marketplace Staff

  Director Doug Pray talks with Kai Ryssdal about his latest film, "Art & Copy," which explores the creative forces behind some of the most famous ads of the 20th century.

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• U.K. population increase raises concern

  A baby boom in the U.K. paired with a rise in immigration is causing some economic pundits to express alarm. Stephen Beard reports.

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• Obama urges action on health care

  by Marketplace Staff

  Reporter Tamara Keith talks with Kai Ryssdal about what President Obama had to say in his speech to Congress, whether he still favors a public-insurance option, and what happens next.

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