Aug 7, 2015

Marketplace Morning Report for Friday, August 7, 2015

Airing on Friday, August 6, 2015: On today's show, an unexpectedly sour summer for jobs and wages, a fuzzier picture on interest rates and exploratory drilling in the Arctic.

Segments From this episode

Shell starts drilling for oil in the Arctic

by Scott Tong

Aug 7, 2015

Environmentalists and other big oil explorers are watching.

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What will stop the dangerous algae in Lake Erie?

by Dan Weissmann

Aug 7, 2015

Put it on a diet, scientists say.

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Summer slowdown for jobs

by Mitchell Hartman

Aug 7, 2015

The Department of Labor's July report shows continued slow growth.

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Betting on an indie darling doesn't always pay off

by Molly Wood and Adriene Hill

Aug 7, 2015

Critically-acclaimed independent films have had a tough summer.

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Should congress rein in airline fees?

by Nova Safo

Aug 7, 2015

A new report is critical of airline pricing practices.

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Mid-day Update

PODCAST: Going Indie for summer

by Molly Wood

Aug 7, 2015

Jobs for July, and the summer of Indie films.

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Airing on Friday, August 6, 2015: On today’s show, an unexpectedly sour summer for jobs and wages, a fuzzier picture on interest rates and exploratory drilling in the Arctic.