Aug 5, 2008

Marketplace Morning Report for Tuesday, August 05, 2008

Segments From this episode

Taking the 'lug' out of luggage

by Dan Grech

Aug 5, 2008

As airlines start charging passengers to check their luggage, shipping baggage to the final destination is becoming a more attractive option. Dan Grech reports costs are similar, but there is a distinct advantage.

LISTEN

EMBED

Mayors talk, future presidents listen

by Marketplace Staff

Aug 5, 2008

The U.S. Conference of Mayors wants to get the attention of the presidential candidates by talking about the biggest problems for their cities. Danielle Karson reports crime is a hot topic in today's Philadelphia meeting.

LISTEN

EMBED

China, U.S. financial ties evolve

by Marketplace Staff

Aug 5, 2008

President Bush is on his way to China for his fourth and last visit as president, and a lot has changed since his first trip. Lisa Chow takes a look at how economic relations have evolved between China and the U.S.

LISTEN

EMBED

Beijing fights infestation with Brits

by Stephen Beard

Aug 5, 2008

Beijing authorities have been battling to control an army of pesky locals -- from rats to mice to cockroaches. Stephen Beard reports they've hired a British company with impressive technology to help.

LISTEN

EMBED

FDA gets stricter on conflicts of interest

by Nancy Marshall-Genzer

Aug 5, 2008

Yesterday, the FDA finalized stricter rules for doctors who advise the agency and have financial ties to pharmaceutical companies. Nancy Marshall Genzer reports the FDA wants to prevent conflicts of interest.

LISTEN

EMBED

What's causing the oil slide?

by Nancy Marshall-Genzer

Aug 5, 2008

Oil is at $118 a barrel and falling, and might keep falling. So, what's going on? Nancy Marshall Genzer reports increased output and lowered U.S. demand has helped lower cost, but there's more to it.

LISTEN

EMBED

Marketplace Morning Report for Tuesday, August 05, 2008

Latest Episodes From Our Shows

5:17 PM PDT