Janet Nguyen
Digital Reporter
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Janet is a reporter with the Marketplace digital team.
Episodes by Janet (4)
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The Duolingo owl has died. Why corporations love killing their mascots
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Janet Nguyen
Feb 14, 2025
If you're a corporate mascot, be careful out on the road.
How is the floral industry able to supply all those roses for Valentine’s Day?
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Janet Nguyen
Feb 14, 2025
It’s a globally celebrated holiday that requires the floral industry to import millions of flowers each year. Let’s follow the supply chain.
Attacks against corporate DEI policies are legally weak — and companies like Costco know it
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Janet Nguyen
Feb 11, 2025
Under the Trump administration, more companies have been rolling back their DEI policies, but there are some holdouts, including Costco.
Why do you still get unwanted calls from telemarketers?
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Janet Nguyen
Feb 7, 2025
Phone companies have the technology to block unwanted calls, but some haven’t prioritized doing so.
The NFL has financial rules to level the playing field. So why do the Chiefs dominate?
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Janet Nguyen
Feb 7, 2025
Policies to encourage fairness are a double-edged sword.
What you should know about the Chinese start-up DeepSeek
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Janet Nguyen
Feb 5, 2025
DeepSeek has launched a chatbot that rivals ChatGPT.
LA blazes cause rents to soar
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Janet Nguyen
Jan 28, 2025
Some landlords are hiking prices beyond the 10% the law allows. Some listings have increased thousands of dollars a month.
How does the strategic petroleum reserve work?
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Janet Nguyen
Jan 24, 2025
A stockpile of oil kept in four large caverns can help with a rainy day.
Could natural disasters cause insurance companies to go out of business?
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Janet Nguyen
Jan 17, 2025
Insurance companies have a surplus to help pay out claims, but that doesn't mean an insurer will be available in your state.
Could TikTok alternatives RedNote and Lemon8 be banned?
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Janet Nguyen
Jan 14, 2025
The potential prohibition of the Chinese social media giant has sent users in search of other options. But some are based in China too.