Feb 29, 2016

Marketplace Morning Report for Monday, February 29, 2016

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Airing on Monday, February 29, 2016: On today's show, we'll talk about presidential campaigns amping up for Super Tuesday; China changing its loan policy for banks; and the unregulated business of tax preparation.

Segments From this episode

Vice gets its own cable TV channel

by Adriene Hill

Feb 29, 2016

Vice, perhaps best known for its digital content, is trying its hand at cable TV.

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No one's minding the tax preparer store

by Nancy Marshall-Genzer

Feb 29, 2016

There's almost no regulation of tax preparers in the U.S.

: A sign advertising one day remaining before the tax filing deadline is posted in front of a Liberty Tax Service.

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Candidates grow their operations, and fast

by Tracey Samuelson

Feb 29, 2016

The process is similar to trying to suddenly scale a business.

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Alaska zoo's challenge: keep patrons coming in winter

by Marketplace Contributor

Feb 29, 2016

Most of the zoo's revenue last fiscal year came from admissions during the summer months.

At the Alaska Zoo, a behind-the-scenes tour is part of a special program called "Keeper for a Day."

Zachariah Hughes

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Mid-day Update

Putting the spotlight back on the Catholic church

by David Brancaccio

Feb 29, 2016

TV strategies, China's economy, the Catholic church, and a Zoo in Alaska.

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Airing on Monday, February 29, 2016: On today’s show, we’ll talk about presidential campaigns amping up for Super Tuesday; China changing its loan policy for banks; and the unregulated business of tax preparation.