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Feb 29, 2016

Marketplace for Monday, February 29, 2016

A look at how china is handling their slow economy; how the Dow/DuPont merger is affecting communities in West Virgina; and is Warren Buffett’s positive outlook on the American economy shared by most people?

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Segments From This Episode

Is Buffett’s economy growing for everyone?
by Tracey Samuelson
Paul Morigi/Getty Images for FORTUNE
The billionaire CEO says the economy is growing and times are good. But gains aren't being spread around.
Mount St. Mary’s president resigns in the wake of "bunnies" comment
by Amy Scott
Amy Scott/Marketplace
The university was roiled by a gaffe that compared struggling students to "bunnies" that needed to be drowned.
NBC tries an old trick to reduce ad glut
by Adriene Hill
NBC Television/Getty Images
The network will feature "bonus" content on a few shows Monday night — with a catch.
China tries new measures to restore growth
by Kimberly Adams
FRED DUFOUR / AFP / FRED DUFOUR
The world's second-largest economy has announced fresh steps to stem decline.
How soon will it be a drone world?
by Andy Uhler
Alex Wong/Getty Images
The FAA may reverse itself and allow commercial drone flights over populated area.
Dow DuPont merger spells uncertainty in West Virginia
by Marketplace Contributor
Glynis Board
Some fear job losses, others have questions about environmental cleanup
Honorary expenses: Silicon Valley to Capitol Hill
by Kai Ryssdal
The tech industry is donating big money to fix their diversity problems.

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Marketplace for Monday, February 29, 2016

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Segments From This Episode

Is Buffett’s economy growing for everyone?

Mount St. Mary’s president resigns in the wake of "bunnies" comment

NBC tries an old trick to reduce ad glut

China tries new measures to restore growth

How soon will it be a drone world?

Dow DuPont merger spells uncertainty in West Virginia

Honorary expenses: Silicon Valley to Capitol Hill

Music from the episode