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Feb 19, 2016

Marketplace Weekend for Friday, February 19, 2016

This weekend, Marketplace’s Scott Tong looks at how erratic oil prices have impacted life on the ground in Venezuela; the Dinner Party Download’s Brendan Francis Newnam gets you prepped for your Oscar party; and Marketplace Weekend listeners chime in on their most impulsive purchases.

Behind the perfectly coiffed hair during Oscars season: absolute mayhem.
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Local Money: Austin battles with Uber and Lyft
by Lizzie O'Leary
David Ramos / Stringer
The city wants tighter rules for ride-sharing companies, like fingerprint checks.
What was your biggest financial leap?
by Marketplace Weekend Staff
Getty Images
Did you fall flat or make it to the other side?
Oscar Parties 101
by Marketplace Contributor
RALF HIRSCHBERGER / Staff
Worried about throwing a good Oscar's party? We've got you covered.

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Marketplace Weekend for Friday, February 19, 2016

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Segments From This Episode

Local Money: Austin battles with Uber and Lyft

What was your biggest financial leap?

Oscar Parties 101