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Maria Hollenhorst is based in Los Angeles, California.
She produces content for Marketplace’s flagship broadcast including host interviews, economic explainers, and personal stories for the “Adventures in Housing” and “My Economy” series. Her work has been recognized by the Association for Business Journalists Best in Business Awards.
When not making radio, she can be found hiking, skiing, jogging, roller-blading, or exploring this beautiful world. Originally from Salt Lake City, Utah, she wound her way into journalism after graduating from the University of Utah. She has a deep appreciation for trees.
Latest Stories (406)
The highs and lows of making in-demand pandemic products
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Maria Hollenhorst
Apr 1, 2021
Clear plastic barriers to protect workers are everywhere now. What does that mean for companies that make them?
How COVID-19 made high-frequency data a go-to economic indicator
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Maria Hollenhorst
Mar 31, 2021
More than ever, economists are turning to alternative forms of data to help them understand the economy in real time.
Why this small business said goodbye to the office for good
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Maria Hollenhorst
Mar 31, 2021
“We’re gonna save about $60,000 a year,” said Carolyn Walker, CEO and managing partner of Response Marketing in Connecticut.
“Dog and human alike, we just have to figure it out”
Mar 26, 2021
Dogs returning to pet-care facilities are acting differently than before the pandemic.
For small-business owners, “it’s just never-ending”
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Maria Hollenhorst
Mar 17, 2021
An independent hairstylist reflects on her newfound respect for small-business ownership after a year on her own.
“This is not Christmas,” Illinois comptroller warns of federal relief money
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Maria Hollenhorst
Mar 16, 2021
“That money is essentially spoken for,” Susana Mendoza says of the $7.5 billion coming to the state from the American Rescue Plan.
Why this unemployed bartender feels “betrayed” by the nation's safety net
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Maria Hollenhorst
Mar 4, 2021
Neil Cairns of Portland, Oregon, is finding that returning to work is a tough job.
What does inflation look like?
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Maria Hollenhorst
Feb 23, 2021
Inflation’s been hard to find in this economy for years, but what if that changes?
Do looks matter for success in economics? Actually, they're pretty important.
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Maria Hollenhorst
Feb 18, 2021
The short answer is yes, but you should read the long answer too.
The pandemic as seen by a high-school senior and his older brother
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Maria Hollenhorst
Feb 17, 2021
“It's very easy to just stay in your room all day and not let anybody know what's happening to you,” says student AJ Williams.