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Jun 24, 2015

Marketplace for Wednesday, June 24, 2015

Airing on Wednesday, June 24, 2015:  A merger between Sysco, a marketing and distribution food corporation, and US Foods has been put to a halt by a federal judge – a victory for the Federal Trade Commission. But on the retail end, European grocery chains Ahold and Delhaize are merging, which will make them the fifth-largest grocery operator here in the U.S. Next: Marketplace’s Kai Ryssdal talks to Judd Apatow about his new book, “Sick in the Head,” and about the comedy business. The “Bridesmaids” producer talks about his comedic beginnings, success, and mentoring young comics. 

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Airing on Wednesday, June 24, 2015:  A merger between Sysco, a marketing and distribution food corporation, and US Foods has been put to a halt by a federal judge – a victory for the Federal Trade Commission. But on the retail end, European grocery chains Ahold and Delhaize are merging, which will make them the fifth-largest grocery operator here in the U.S. Next: Marketplace’s Kai Ryssdal talks to Judd Apatow about his new book, “Sick in the Head,” and about the comedy business. The “Bridesmaids” producer talks about his comedic beginnings, success, and mentoring young comics.