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Feb 1, 2016

Marketplace for Monday, February 1, 2016

Breaking down the billions in Alphabet’s earnings report; how lead may be the biggest childhood epidemic in the country; and the latest installment of “I’ve Always Wondered,” looking at what happens when your water goes down the drain.

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Segments From This Episode

The underground story of what happens to wastewater
by Andy Uhler
Mario Tama/Getty Images
Conserving water in drought areas actually makes treating wastewater more difficult.
Bill Gates said he used to memorize his employees’ license plates
by Kai Ryssdal
TOBIAS SCHWARZ/AFP/Getty Images
A weird way to keep track of productivity…
How is the Porter Ranch gas leak impacting residents?
by Tommy Andres
Porter Ranch residents weigh in on the challenges the gas leak presents.
Lead may be the biggest childhood epidemic in the U.S.
by Kai Ryssdal
Brett Carlsen/Getty Images
The lead problem in America doesn't stop at Flint's city limits.
At Cornell, bigger is better for business
by Mark Garrison
Robert Thompson/Flickr
Why the university is combining three schools into one College of Business
Alphabet delivers its first earnings report
by Kai Ryssdal and Molly Wood
Senior tech correspondent Molly Wood on what to look for for the Google holding company.
How ‘cash on hand’ gives insight to campaign strategy
by Kimberly Adams
Joshua Lott/Getty Images
Campaigns sent their latest numbers to the Federal Election Commission Sunday.
New interest in area where black business once thrived
by Marketplace Contributor
Gabrielle Ware
An overpass stands where businesses once stood; now residents are trying to get rid of it.

Music from the episode

Breaking down the billions in Alphabet’s earnings report; how lead may be the biggest childhood epidemic in the country; and the latest installment of “I’ve Always Wondered,” looking at what happens when your water goes down the drain.