Janet Nguyen
Digital Reporter
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Janet is a reporter with the Marketplace digital team.
Episodes by Janet (4)
Latest Stories (631)
What a $30 monthly increase in food stamps means for recipients
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Janet Nguyen
Aug 17, 2021
The Biden administration is giving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits their largest permanent increase.
How vaccine hesitancy could affect the economy
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Janet Nguyen
Aug 16, 2021
As the school year begins, the spread of COVID-19 threatens our economic recovery and could especially affect women in the labor force.
Do corporate pledges to fight climate change go far enough?
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Janet Nguyen
Aug 13, 2021
Companies are responsible for most emissions. Now, the means they’re using to go carbon neutral, and the goal itself, are raising questions.
What common household items are worth recycling?
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Janet Nguyen
Aug 12, 2021
The first thing you need to do is find out what your local municipality accepts. And don't put recyclables in plastic bags.
Why is veterinary care so expensive?
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Janet Nguyen
Aug 5, 2021
U.S. pet owners spend billions of dollars each year keeping their animals healthy. Here's why that amount has been steadily rising.
Will vaccine passports become a new reality in the U.S.?
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Janet Nguyen
Aug 3, 2021
More businesses are starting to require proof of vaccination, but there are some states that have outright banned them.
How are the Olympic designers chosen?
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Janet Nguyen
Jul 29, 2021
Brands can be judged as stringently as the athletes they hope to dress.
Where did the budget reconciliation process come from?
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Janet Nguyen
Jul 22, 2021
Reconciliation allows senators to bypass the filibuster. But there are lots of rules.
The unequal effects of climate change
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Janet Nguyen
Jul 16, 2021
Climate change affects every aspect of our lives, but some people are more vulnerable to severe damage and high costs.
Why do tissues in cubed boxes cost more than tissues in horizontal boxes?
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Janet Nguyen
Jul 15, 2021
You get fewer tissues in a cubed box than a horizontal one, despite similar prices.