Nov 26, 2015

Marketplace Morning Report for Thursday, November 26, 2015

Airing on Thursday, November 26, 2015: On today's show, we'll talk about the Pope's visit to eastern Africa; how the bird flu affects the price of Turkey meat; and why non-GMO doesn't necessarily mean no pesticides.

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Pope highlights poverty, climate change on Africa trip

by Kimberly Adams

Nov 26, 2015

Pope Francis is visiting Kenya, Uganda and the Central African Republic.

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Non-GMO doesn't mean no pesticides

by Annie Baxter

Nov 26, 2015

A genetic tweak can make crops tolerate glyphosate, a weed killer.

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Turkey meat's screwy pricing

by Sabri Ben-Achour

Nov 26, 2015

Bird flu skips thanksgiving, roils meat markets.

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Portland economy runs with the sneaker set

by John Sepulvado

Nov 26, 2015

Big name sports apparel companies bring benefits to the city.

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A bumper year for toys

by Noel King

Nov 26, 2015

Toy sales might be a bright spot this holiday season.

A child watches a screen promoting a Star Wars toy at a store selling Star Wars merchandise in Los Angeles, California on October 29, 2015.

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Mid-day Update

Portland puts its best foot forward in shoe design

by Mark Garrison

Nov 26, 2015

Global trading, toy making, and shoe making.

Airing on Thursday, November 26, 2015: On today’s show, we’ll talk about the Pope’s visit to eastern Africa; how the bird flu affects the price of Turkey meat; and why non-GMO doesn’t necessarily mean no pesticides.