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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)
Moving — instead of building — a house
Aug 29, 2023
When the Knapp family relocated from Alaska to Wisconsin, they bought a building from a church for $1 and relocated it to their property.
The economic and logistical realities of straw-bale building
Aug 16, 2023
One couple shares their experience with an alternative construction project.
Checking in on the path of pandemic homebuying
Aug 10, 2023
Three real estate agents explain how their communities have changed.
Co-buying a house with your best friend
Jul 27, 2023
The lack of affordability has spurred “nontraditional setups” like this partnership between women who trust each other and work well together.
Milton Friedman’s “long and variable lag,” explained
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Maria Hollenhorst
Jul 24, 2023
A concept popularized by Milton Friedman in the 1960s still influences how the Fed talks about monetary policy today.
The past, present and future of “Hard Bargain” Tennessee
Jul 4, 2023
A historic home in Franklin, Tennessee, serves as a monument to generational sacrifice.
Hiring a cat? This organization can help
Jul 4, 2023
Hard Hat Cats places feral cats in breweries, bodegas and other businesses looking for organic pest prevention.
The robot delivering your meal might have a human driver
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Maria Hollenhorst
Jun 27, 2023
Food delivery robots are popping up across America with varying levels of autonomy. A company called Coco employs remote pilots.
“I’m at a point where I want to enjoy my life”
Jun 14, 2023
Baby boomer Barbara Talisman quit her job to travel the world. Research shows her generation wants to live it up as younger folks spend less.
U.S. money supply is shrinking. Does that mean we’re all doomed?
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Maria Hollenhorst
Jun 13, 2023
Movements in money supply matter, but not as much as they used to.