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Jul 21, 2017

07/21/2017: Bottled water and side hustles

Bottled or tap? When it comes to water, Americans are going through a whole lot of plastic. Marketplace Weekend takes a look at the business of selling something you can get for free. Plus, a deep dive into the health insurance business, a discussion of border water and a look at side-hustle nation.

07/21/2017: Bottled water and side hustles — Photo by Matt Cardy/Getty Images

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Segments From This Episode

The sci-fi market is shifting, and it’s not just "Doctor Who"
by Sean McHenry
Courtesy of BBC
The face of science fiction is changing, and diverse fan communities may be the cause.
What does the uncertainty around health care mean for insurers?
by Eliza Mills
Joe Raedle/Getty Images
How insurance companies feel about the market has a big impact on consumers.
What’s next for Brexit?
by Marketplace Weekend Staff
Britain continues its negotiations to leave the European Union.
Our unquenchable thirst for bottled water
by Sean McHenry
Matt Cardy/Getty Images
The solution could be as close as your kitchen tap.
Sharing water across borders can get complicated — and expensive
by Lizzie O'Leary
At the U.S.-Mexico border, two of the region's largest urban areas share a water source — and it's become a race to the bottom.
How to make the most of your side hustle
by Marketplace Contributor
NICOLAS MAETERLINCK/AFP/Getty Images
How 44 million Americans make the most of their spare time.
For people with disabilities, the unemployment rate is still pretty high
by Sean McHenry
Christopher Capozziello/Getty Images
For people with disabilities, finding a job can be a difficult journey.

Bottled or tap? When it comes to water, Americans are going through a whole lot of plastic. Marketplace Weekend takes a look at the business of selling something you can get for free. Plus, a deep dive into the health insurance business, a discussion of border water and a look at side-hustle nation.

07/21/2017: Bottled water and side hustles