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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 (403)
Automatic Reply: "Thank you for your consideration during this festive or not-festive time"
Dec 23, 2019
As a paralegal, Kelsey Berteaux uses language cautiously. Her out-of-office emails are no exception.
Automatic Reply: "There's a good boy"
Dec 12, 2019
Mateo Eaton is barking crazy about out of office messages.
Why one children's company is betting on cultural pride
by
Kai Ryssdal
, Andie Corban
and Maria Hollenhorst
Dec 9, 2019
The co-founders of Encantos Media want to make diverse kids' content for multicultural families like theirs.
Crocs, yes Crocs, are cool again
by
Molly Wood
and Maria Hollenhorst
Nov 29, 2019
If you didn't know, now you know.
Automatic Reply: "You CAN do this"
Nov 29, 2019
When David Bullock took vacation, he felt his coworkers needed some reassurance.
Adventures in Housing: Holding out on a home to invest in something else
Nov 26, 2019
Zarrish Khan was about to buy a house when tragic news prompted a U-turn.
What is a cryptocurrency, anyway?
by
Maria Hollenhorst
and Kai Ryssdal
Nov 25, 2019
Sorting blockchain from bitcoin and everything else.
This NFL exec wants to “normalize women in football”
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Maria Hollenhorst
Nov 20, 2019
Sam Rapoport is trying to make careers in football more accessible to anybody who loves the sport.
A view of the trade war from "America's Port"
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Maria Hollenhorst
Nov 19, 2019
At the Port of Los Angeles, the busiest in nation, tariffs are taking a toll.