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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)
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.
Automatic Reply: "I'd love to 'Help!,' but I'm out of the office"
Aug 28, 2019
"If you try me and get 'no reply,' you can get by 'with a little help from my friends,'" writes this Beatles fan.
Five things to think about when Trump says he wants a weaker dollar
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Maria Hollenhorst
Aug 23, 2019
When thinking about the U.S. dollar, it's important to think globally.
Automatic Reply: "Vacation Is Coming"
Aug 22, 2019
This is far from your average out-of-office message.
Automatic Reply: "I am unable to reply to your eckeltronic mail"
Aug 14, 2019
Kelly Cowling told the Muggles she's getting a root canal.
CBS and Viacom announce merger — again
by
Molly Wood
and Maria Hollenhorst
Aug 13, 2019
This time around, the media landscape is "completely different," says Keach Hagey of the Wall Street Journal.
Why REI is embracing "re-commerce"
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Maria Hollenhorst
Aug 1, 2019
Consumers today are "less interested in buying stuff and accumulating more things," said REI CEO Eric Artz.
Behind the scenes at the Fed
by
Kai Ryssdal
, Sean McHenry
and Maria Hollenhorst
Jul 31, 2019
Kai Ryssdal spoke with a former Fed governor about what it's like to be in the room when the FOMC makes a major decision.