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Apr 8, 2016

Marketplace Weekend for Friday, April 8, 2016

This weekend, Bloomberg Businessweek’s Josh Eidelson explains the campaign behind the $15 minimum wage, why one British Virgin Islands law firm is linked the Panama Papers and we take a trip to the Wizarding World — and profit empire — of Harry Potter.

A young Harry Potter with his pet snow owl, Hedwig. They may be cute in "Harry Potter" movies. But clueless wizard fans in England are learning the hard way that owls are not like parrots.
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Segments From This Episode

Why your advisor’s retirement advice might change
by Lizzie O'Leary
The new 'fiduciary standard' means your financial advisor has to put your 'best interest' first.
There are hidden treasures in our sewage sludge
by Levi Sharpe
Wikipedia
Millions of dollars worth of valuable metals end up being flushed down the drain, some coming from our own bodies.
Why the SEIU is doubling down on the fight for $15
by Lizzie O'Leary
David McNew/Getty Images
Despite recent struggles, organized labor might have a win in the minimum wage fight.

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Marketplace Weekend for Friday, April 8, 2016

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Segments From This Episode

Why your advisor’s retirement advice might change

There are hidden treasures in our sewage sludge

Why the SEIU is doubling down on the fight for $15