Marketplace for Tuesday, February 8, 2011

Segments From This Episode

• Pot smoking on Capitol Hill

  by Nancy Marshall-Genzer

  Washington's army of lobbyists is joined by a new special interest, the National Cannabis Industry Association.

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• Toyota failures not caused by electronics

  by John Dimsdale

  U.S. study blames mechanical problems for sudden-acceleration cases.

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• Broadway musical ‘Spider-Man’ skewered

  by Stacey Vanek Smith

  

  Scathing reviews of "Spider-Man" a month before it even opens pose the latest challenge to the troubled $65 million Broadway show.

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• China raises interest rates to nip inflation

  by Bob Moon

  China raised interest rates for the second time in six weeks, highlighting inflation fears that are worrying many developing economies.

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• Jordan, like Egypt, faces protests, poverty

  The kingdom of Jordan, like Egypt, has seen weeks of protests over corruption and calls for reform. Jordan is a key U.S. ally in the Middle East. Stephen Beard talks the details with Kai Ryssdal.

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• Freakonomics: How we sell pain

  by Marketplace Staff

  Life can hurt. Freakonomics Radio's Stephen Dubner talks to Kai Ryssdal about how people sell the notion of pain.

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• Michelle Obama’s impact on fashion

  by Marketplace Staff

  Kate Betts, author of "Everyday Icon," talks with Kai Ryssdal about Michelle Obama's influence on fashion and how it's being reflected in style trends.

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