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Marketplace Weekend for Friday, April 3, 2015
Apr 3, 2015

Marketplace Weekend for Friday, April 3, 2015

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On this week's show, Marketplace Weekend explores cycles in the economy. Guest host David Lazarus checks in with Marketplace's Paddy Hirsch about cycles in the oil market. Sleep expert Ken Wright explains how working the night shift impacts the economy — and workers' health. USC's Therese Wilbur talks us through a year in cyclical seasonal advertising. We hear from two companies that make products meant to last forever, and how they keep turning a profit. Plus, cycles with two wheels ... bicycles!

Segments From this episode

How a good night's sleep can help the economy

Apr 3, 2015
Staying awake in a 24-hour economy

Building an equitable bike-share economy

Apr 3, 2015
Can bike shares become part of public transit?

A year in commercial advertising

Apr 3, 2015
USC's Therese Wilbur lays out a yearly calendar of marketing events

Your Wallet: Wedding bills are gonna chime

Whether it's yours or someone else's, weddings can be expensive.

Selling a product that never has to be replaced

Apr 3, 2015
How to make products that last forever and still turn a profit.

Making money off trash

Apr 3, 2015
Selling what others throw out

On this week’s show, Marketplace Weekend explores cycles in the economy. Guest host David Lazarus checks in with Marketplace’s Paddy Hirsch about cycles in the oil market. Sleep expert Ken Wright explains how working the night shift impacts the economy — and workers’ health. USC’s Therese Wilbur talks us through a year in cyclical seasonal advertising. We hear from two companies that make products meant to last forever, and how they keep turning a profit. Plus, cycles with two wheels … bicycles!