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Jul 19, 2013

Marketplace for 7/19/13 – Detroit reacts

Automakers GM and Chrysler were Detroit’s last big bankruptcies, but they were able to emerge from Chapter 11 in a matter of months. Detroit’s bankruptcy, a Chapter 9, probably won’t be as quick. And we look at some of the economic discussion sparked by George Zimmerman’ acquittal. In some situations, do minorities in the U.S. have to spend more money than others in order to look more respectable?

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Detroit recovery from bankruptcy won’t be like GM’s
by Kate Davidson
Automakers GM and Chrysler were Detroit’s last big bankruptcies, but they were able to emerge from Chapter 11 in a matter of weeks.
Do non-white Americans pay a ‘respectability tax’?
by Noel King
Win McNamee/Getty Images
Much was made of the way Trayvon Martin was dressed as a factor in his being perceived as dangerous. Many African Americans and other people of color say they are very careful about how they are viewed by others because it can impact their ability to get a job, or a raise or to even be safe.
Bernanke vs. Congress: Final testimony in bond fight?
by Kai Ryssdal
In what may be his final testimony before Congress as chairman of the Fed, Ben Bernanke says the central bank will wind down its bond buying program.
What’s behind the future of hit movies? An algorithm
by Stacey Vanek Smith
Paramount Pictures
Movie studios are starting to use big data to help figure out how to make a hit movie
Detroit residents on bankruptcy: Don’t forget about us
by Kai Ryssdal
Kai speaks to Detroit resident and author Charlie LeDuff about how the city is responding to the news that is has filed to become the largest bankruptcy by a city in U.S. history.
How did Macau ‘out-Vegas’ Vegas?
by Justin Rowlatt
A tiny Chinese territory has swiftly displaced Las Vegas as the gambling capital of the world.
Prince William to receive paid paternity leave
by Kai Ryssdal
The Royal Prince will be paid paternity leave. Yes, he gets paid.

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Marketplace for 7/19/13 – Detroit reacts

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Segments From This Episode

Detroit recovery from bankruptcy won’t be like GM’s

Do non-white Americans pay a ‘respectability tax’?

Bernanke vs. Congress: Final testimony in bond fight?

What’s behind the future of hit movies? An algorithm

Detroit residents on bankruptcy: Don’t forget about us

How did Macau ‘out-Vegas’ Vegas?

Prince William to receive paid paternity leave

Music from the episode