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Marketplace Weekend for Friday, June 12, 2015

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Guest host David Lazarus explores migration in the global economy, tech, and even underwater. Stanford law professor and immigration policy expert Dan Siciliano discusses H-1B visas in the tech industry, and Marketplace Tech’s Ben Johnson talks data migration. Bio-economist Rashid Sumaila speaks about the migratory patterns of whales and how they impact ecotourism, a multibillion-dollar industry. Plus, we hear stories and advice about moving for money.

Segments From this episode

Your Wallet: The high price of matrimony

by Marketplace Weekend Staff Jun 12, 2015
It's wedding season ... how much are you shelling out?

The economics of moving for a job

by Jenny Ament Jun 12, 2015
What would it take for you to leave your current life?

Foreign worker applications outnumber available slots

by Eliza Mills Jun 12, 2015
H-1B visas will be distributed by lottery and will help fill in-demand tech jobs.

Migrating whales bring migrating tourists

by Eliza Mills Jun 12, 2015
The mammals bring a multi billion-dollar industry with them as they travel.

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