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Jun 18, 2013

Marketplace for Tuesday, June 18, 2013

As many as 200,000 people have marched through Brazil’s major cities protesting economic imbalances. The Kremlinology of Ben Bernanke. And what Jay-Z’s deal to offer his new album to every new Samsung customer and what it says about the future of music distribution.

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Janet Yellen: Obama’s pick for Fed chief
The pragmatic, down-to-earth vice chair of the Federal Reserve Board is said to be replacing Chairman Ben Bernanke.
Jay-Z and Samsung: Not a businessman, a business, man
by Adriene Hill
What Jay-Z's deal with Samsung says about the future of music distribution.
Doctors look to change the economics of obesity
by Dan Gorenstein
The American Medical Association votes to classify obesity as a disease in a move that will broaden coverage for related treatments.
Ben Bernanke: Taper, no shave
by Stacey Vanek Smith
JASON ALDEN/AFP/Getty Images
The Kremlinology of Ben Bernanke and his announcement this week on the Fed's stimulus program.
In Brazil, small protests turn quickly to big demonstrations
by Gary Duffy
What began as small protests against bus price hikes has now escalated into nationwide wide protests involving hundreds of thousands of people. When an economy expands, people bristle at corruption and poor spending choices.0
Is the industrial Midwest gone forever?
by Kai Ryssdal
The Midwest was once the industrial heartland of America — in many towns, local businesses and high schools were completely integrated into the industrial life of the region.
MTV focuses on millennials for success
by Kai Ryssdal
CEO of MTV Stephen Friedman says its success depends on their ability to connect with Millennials

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Segments From This Episode

Janet Yellen: Obama’s pick for Fed chief

Jay-Z and Samsung: Not a businessman, a business, man

Doctors look to change the economics of obesity

Ben Bernanke: Taper, no shave

In Brazil, small protests turn quickly to big demonstrations

Is the industrial Midwest gone forever?

MTV focuses on millennials for success

Music from the episode