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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 (402)
Are you a part-time worker over 55? We want to hear from you.
Nov 12, 2019
We're especially interested in talking with older workers who don't have college degrees.
Can AI learn to flirt?
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Maria Hollenhorst
Nov 7, 2019
AI may be everywhere, but it still has a hard time with the human stuff.
Adventures in Housing: The "dream home" that became a reality
Oct 23, 2019
Laura Hamilton wanted her parents to have a home that they would never have to leave.
How bowling shoes help explain the repo market
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Maria Hollenhorst
Oct 9, 2019
It’s a wonky subject, but important. Arcades, power grids and plumbing systems also help make sense of it.
How breast cancer awareness month became “more than pink”
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Maria Hollenhorst
Oct 1, 2019
Kate Pickert, author of a new book about breast cancer in America said we've reached "peak awareness" when it comes to breast cancer.
Adventures in Housing: The boarding school dorm parents
Sep 30, 2019
Sometimes a housing story is actually a love story.
An economist responds to Greta Thunberg
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Maria Hollenhorst
Sep 24, 2019
"I think she is cutting out a political path on which economists must now travel," said economist Ashoka Mody.
4 ways to measure inflation
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Maria Hollenhorst
Sep 23, 2019
What are we talking about when we talk about inflation?
Adventures in Housing: The small-time landlord
Sep 13, 2019
Becoming a landlord helped Beverly Wilcox retire at 54, go back to school and launch a second career.
Why this Washington Post reporter crossed the urban-rural divide
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Maria Hollenhorst
Sep 9, 2019
Washington Post reporter Christopher Ingraham once called Red Lake County, Minnesota the "worst place to live in America." Now? He lives there.