Janet Nguyen
Digital Reporter
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Janet is a reporter with the Marketplace digital team.
Episodes by Janet (4)
Latest Stories (621)
Are “I Voted” stickers worth the cost?
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Janet Nguyen
Nov 2, 2020
Many Americans view the "I voted" sticker as a symbol of pride, but do they increase voter turnout?
How COVID-19 is changing Halloween plans this year
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Janet Nguyen
Oct 29, 2020
Some households are getting creative by creating “candy chutes,” while others are spending more on pricier candy.
Trump and Biden address the minimum wage, tariffs and unemployment during final debate
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Janet Nguyen
Oct 23, 2020
We took a closer look at some of the economic claims made during the debate.
How long will habits established during the pandemic last?
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Janet Nguyen
Oct 23, 2020
Our shopping and socializing behaviors have changed drastically since the COVID-19 crisis started
TSA screens 1 million air travel passengers, a pandemic record
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Janet Nguyen
Oct 19, 2020
It’s a rebound from April, when the TSA was screening less than 100,000 people on some days.
How product placement worked on "Supermarket Sweep"
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Janet Nguyen
Oct 16, 2020
With a reboot of the show launching this weekend, we talked to the producers and writers of the hit '90s version about that inflatable Jolly Green Giant and jumbo Pillsbury Doughboy.
Americans on shaky ground financially, speaking out more on racism, poll finds
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Janet Nguyen
Oct 15, 2020
The latest results of the Marketplace-Edison poll don't indicate much optimism among Americans after months of protests and pandemic shutdowns.
Fact-checking Harris’ and Pence’s claims about taxes
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Janet Nguyen
Oct 9, 2020
The two clashed over Trump’s signature tax reforms during the vice presidential debate.
Why it’s hard to put a price tag on plans like the Green New Deal
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Janet Nguyen
Oct 8, 2020
The Green New Deal has been estimated to cost anywhere from $10 trillion to $93 trillion, but experts argue the benefits outweigh the costs.
The 2020 election is set to be the most expensive ever
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Janet Nguyen
Oct 1, 2020
One organization is projecting the cost will reach $11 billion.