Oct 21, 2021

The world of truffles is murky and expensive

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Also today: We also discuss the Federal Reserve's Beige Book, which serves as an economic snapshot through the lens of regional banks.

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What the Beige Book tells us

The book from the Federal Reserve actually paints a picture of the economy. Marketplace’s Nancy Marshall-Genzer helps us explain how.

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"The Truffle Hunters"

Inside the secretive market for truffles, one of the world's most expensive foods

by David Brancaccio and Rose Conlon

Oct 21, 2021

How the modern truffle market is changing— and what's staying the same.

"Truffle hunters told me one of their chief challenges is trying to figure out what to charge," said Rowan Jacobsen, author of "Truffle Hound."

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David Brancaccio Host

Victoria Craig Host, BBC

Stephen Ryan Senior Producer, BBC

Jonathan Frewin Producer, BBC

Daniel Shin Producer

Jay Siebold Technical Director

Meredith Garretson Morbey Senior Producer

Erika Soderstrom Producer

Rose Conlon Producer

Alex Schroeder Producer

Redmond Carolipio Digital Producer

Jesson Duller Media Producer

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