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Jan 23, 2016

Marketplace for Friday, January 22, 2016

Marketplace’s Lizzie O’Leary reporting from Flint on the water crisis, how capital controls in emerging markets work; and a look back at the week that was in economic news with the Weekly Wrap.

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Segments From This Episode

Roxann Dawson on "Mercy Street" and directing
by Kai Ryssdal
PBS
The director of the new PBS drama talks about her show and breaking barriers in Hollywood
On the ground in Flint, Michigan
by Kai Ryssdal
Marketplace Weekend host Lizzie O'Leary reports on the water crisis from Flint
American Express under pressure after low earnings report
by Mitchell Hartman
American Express is being squeezed by more demanding consumers and greater competition.
The Oscars promises to make some changes
by Kai Ryssdal
Including doubling women and minority voters by 2020.
Weekly Wrap: China, China, China
by Kai Ryssdal
David Gura and Linette Lopez join Kai Ryssdal to recap the week that was.
How capital controls work and sometimes don’t
by Tracey Samuelson
Emerging economies are trying to keep currency at home with new regulations.
A blizzard in 1888 created the modern mayor
by Kai Ryssdal
The role of mayors drastically changed after a storm in 1888

Music from the episode

Marketplace’s Lizzie O’Leary reporting from Flint on the water crisis, how capital controls in emerging markets work; and a look back at the week that was in economic news with the Weekly Wrap.

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Marketplace for Friday, January 22, 2016

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Segments From This Episode

Roxann Dawson on "Mercy Street" and directing

On the ground in Flint, Michigan

American Express under pressure after low earnings report

The Oscars promises to make some changes

Weekly Wrap: China, China, China

How capital controls work and sometimes don’t

A blizzard in 1888 created the modern mayor

Music from the episode