Jan 4, 2023

The Southwest struggle saga continues

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Southwest is trying to put this holiday's flight cancellation disaster behind it, but it may be facing a new obstacle: legal trouble. A passenger is suing over the compensation provided by the airline. We delve into the lawsuit and what it could mean for the beleaguered carrier. And, a look at why Chinese companies listed on American stock exchanges are opening themselves to inspection by U.S. regulators.

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Southwest could face legal trouble

Southwest faces a lawsuit brought by a customer over its holiday flight delays. Marketplace’s Nova Safo breaks it down.

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Chinese firms under scrutiny

American regulators look at Chinese firms on U.S. stock exchanges. Marketplace’s China correspondent Jennifer Pak takes us through it.

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David Brancaccio Host

Meredith Garretson Morbey Senior Producer

Erika Soderstrom Producer

Alex Schroeder Producer

Ariana Rosas Producer

Jarrett Dang Digital Producer (gone fishing)

Jesson Duller Media Producer

Nick Esposito Media Producer

Katie Barnfield Producer, BBC

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