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Aug 26, 2016

Marketplace for Friday, August 26, 2016

We examine the relationship between the Wallin Education Partners scholarship program and diversifying Minnesota’s workforce; residents in Aspen, Colorado, talk about the perils of affordable housing in a glitzy ski resort town; and we unpack the last five days of business and economy news for the Weekly Wrap.

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Segments From This Episode

Millennials get serious about retirement
by Mark Garrison
A survey reveals that young adults are already planning for their golden years.
Weekly Wrap: Janet Yellen cries hawk
by Molly Wood
Win McNamee/Getty Images
Nela Richardson and Cardiff Garcia joining us to talk about the week's business and economic news.
Aspen’s affordable housing program is showing its age
by Marketplace Contributor
Ben Markus/Marketplace
Older residents are staying put, squeezing out today's workers.
Building a diverse workforce by investing in college
by Amy Scott
Amy Scott/Marketplace
A Minnesota scholarship program aims to close a gap in college completion.
This fall, TV networks go back in time
by Reema Khrais
Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images
To stand out in a sea of content, TV networks are relying on recognizable brands.
Supermarket price wars heating up
by Adam Allington
Justin Sullivan/Getty Images
Wal-Mart, Dollar General and Kroger are cutting prices. But is it a smart strategy?
Tech Intervention: There’s such a thing as too many Ks
by Molly Wood
Sean Gallup/Getty Images
If people aren't buying 4k TVs, why would they go for 8k?

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Marketplace for Friday, August 26, 2016

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Segments From This Episode

Millennials get serious about retirement

Weekly Wrap: Janet Yellen cries hawk

Aspen’s affordable housing program is showing its age

Building a diverse workforce by investing in college

This fall, TV networks go back in time

Supermarket price wars heating up

Tech Intervention: There’s such a thing as too many Ks

Music from the episode