Jan 13, 2016

Marketplace Morning Report for Wednesday, January 13, 2016

Airing on Wednesday, January 13, 2016: On today's show, we'll talk about the economics themes in President Barack Obama's final State of the Union address; creating more robust flood insurance; and why its a good time to be an economist.

Segments From this episode

Lawmakers consider flood insurance rules

by Andy Uhler

Jan 13, 2016

The government wants more private companies to provide flood insurance so it won't have to.

Shifting health costs from companies to taxpayers

by Dan Gorenstein

Jan 13, 2016

Moves come as Obamacare's requirements grow more stringent.

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It's a good time to be an economist

by Sally Herships

Jan 13, 2016

Job listings for economists Ph.D.s increased significantly in the last year.

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Mid-day Update

MetLife's plan to get smaller

by David Brancaccio

Jan 13, 2016

MetLife, stock markets, and Medicaid.

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Meet me in St. Louis ... we'll leave for L.A. from there

by Tracey Samuelson

Jan 13, 2016

The Rams are headed to a new $3 billion stadium ten miles from downtown L.A.

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Airing on Wednesday, January 13, 2016: On today’s show, we’ll talk about the economics themes in President Barack Obama’s final State of the Union address; creating more robust flood insurance; and why its a good time to be an economist.