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Sep 12, 2016

Marketplace for Monday, September 12, 2016

On today’s show: why the Fed could finally move on interest rates, why the Rams moved to LA and what’s next for democratic Myanmar as it moves into the global market. Plus: Many supporters of Sen. Bernie Sanders have embraced Hillary Clinton, but they aren’t exactly rushing to donate.

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Two fertilizer giants merge to spur their growth
by Jed Kim
Sustainable Sanitation Alliance/Wikimedia Commons
The Canadian companies would form the world's largest crop-nutrient supplier.
What lies ahead as Myanmar comes out of isolation
by Kai Ryssdal
YE AUNG THU/AFP/Getty Images
David Bockino's new book looks at how the country became part of the international community.
Is Samsung about to go up in flames?
by Kai Ryssdal
JUNG YEON-JE/AFP/Getty Images
The company recalled 2.5 million Galaxy Note 7s equipped with fire-prone batteries.
To create a more diverse faculty, start with tenure
by Amy Scott
Wikimedia Commons
One former professor is teaching teachers how to get through tenure.
Rams’ move back to LA is all about location
by Adam Allington
Hannah Foslien/Getty Images
In leaving St. Louis for Southern California, the team has doubled its valuation.
Trump said the Fed is keeping rates ‘artificially low’ to help Obama. That’s a lie.
by Kai Ryssdal
Drew Angerer and Mark Wilson/Getty Images
You can argue about why interest rates haven't gone up, but there's no reason to believe it's a political favor.
Fed officials touch a market nerve
Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images
Governors offering their (opposing) thoughts spark volatility in markets.
Sanders supporters shift votes, but not cash
by Kimberly Adams
David McNew/Getty Images
Courting political donations is about more than money, it's also about turnout.

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Segments From This Episode

Two fertilizer giants merge to spur their growth

What lies ahead as Myanmar comes out of isolation

Is Samsung about to go up in flames?

To create a more diverse faculty, start with tenure

Rams’ move back to LA is all about location

Trump said the Fed is keeping rates ‘artificially low’ to help Obama. That’s a lie.

Fed officials touch a market nerve

Sanders supporters shift votes, but not cash

Music from the episode