Oct 16, 2015

Marketplace Morning Report for Friday, October 16, 2015

Airing on Friday, October 16, 2015: On today's show, we'll talk about the crackdown on daily fantasy sport sites; a new campaign from several tech companies to push the PC's merits; and ninth grade as a success indicator.

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The surprising power of the ninth grade

by Amy Scott

Oct 16, 2015

Chicago public schools have boosted graduation rates by focusing on freshman year.

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FCC draws back curtain on TV spectrum auction

by Nancy Marshall-Genzer

Oct 16, 2015

The auction will help open up more airwaves for data-hungry consumers.

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New York City takes on evictions

by Noel King

Oct 16, 2015

The city's new way to battle homelessness: hire more lawyers to fight evictions.

A street corner in Crown Heights, Brooklyn. With rents rising, evictions have become increasingly common.

Michael Tapp/Flickr

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New ad hopes to get consumers excited about PC's again

by Andy Uhler

Oct 16, 2015

Several tech companies have joined forces to prove the PC is mightier.

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Expect bumps as docs try to focus on patient satisfaction

by Dan Gorenstein

Oct 16, 2015

'Patient-centered care' is a popular term in health care. But what does it mean?

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Mid-day Update

When 'patient-centered' is problematic

by Mark Garrison

Oct 16, 2015

Global warming, gas prices, patient-centered care, and evictions in New York City.

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Airing on Friday, October 16, 2015: On today’s show, we’ll talk about the crackdown on daily fantasy sport sites; a new campaign from several tech companies to push the PC’s merits; and ninth grade as a success indicator.