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Marketplace Weekend for Friday, Feb. 20, 2015
Feb 20, 2015

Marketplace Weekend for Friday, Feb. 20, 2015

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This weekend, we're talking about secrets, side gigs, and growing economies. In part two of "Six Routes to Riches," our co-production with the BBC, we travel to Nigeria, Africa's largest economy. Later, Lizzie discusses the business of unveiling government secrets with MuckRock co-founder Michael Morisy, and a bartender tells all...about the people who tell him everything

Segments From this episode

The "side business" phenomenon in Nigeria

Feb 19, 2015
Turning your 5 to 9 job into a global business, the Nigerian way.

Fun Fact Friday: Social media, still a thing making tons of money

Feb 20, 2015
Catherine Rampell from The Washington Post and Sudeep Reddy of the Wall Street Journal wrap up the week in news. But, what else did we learn this week?

How do you make a better life, and what does it mean?

When the global economy collides with real life, what happens?

My Money Story: Driving for Lyft

Feb 20, 2015
How a single mom in Los Angeles makes her finances work with a side gig...or two.

How much is a secret worth?

Feb 20, 2015
Inside the business of government transparency

Why do you share your secrets with strangers?

A bartender spills your secrets.

This weekend, we’re talking about secrets, side gigs, and growing economies. In part two of “Six Routes to Riches,” our co-production with the BBC, we travel to Nigeria, Africa’s largest economy. Later, Lizzie discusses the business of unveiling government secrets with MuckRock co-founder Michael Morisy, and a bartender tells all…about the people who tell him everything