Health reporter Gregory Warner explores the debate over the Affordable Care Act ahead of the Supreme Court hearings next Monday. Freakonomics takes a look at the lack of patents filed by women and how that hurts our economy. Gallup’s Frank Newport reveals the latest data on how Americans feel about energy policy. Commentator Bill McKibben says the president’s “all of the above” energy plan lacks focus. And we look at the carefully crafted marketing campaign for the film “Hunger Games.”

Host Kai Ryssdal meets with President Barack Obama for an exclusive interview, discussing energy, job creation, and the economy as Obama begins a two-day trip promoting his energy policy. Meanwhile, there’s an oil boom going on in western North Dakota, and the city at the heart of it is getting stretched beyond capacity. Commentator Robert Reich says America has a real problem with morality in business, but he knows a way to fix it. And libraries aren’t just for books or movies anymore — now they’re a place to turn for job skills, shelter and social services.

House Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan proposed a plan that would downsize domestic spending, reform the tax code and change Medicare significantly. According to the Associated Press, job seekers are now getting asked for their Facebook username and passwords during the interview process. Real books and bookstores are becoming a thing of the past — are authors the next to go? And reporter Mitchell Hartman spends some time with blue collar workers and talks to them about their views on the economy.

Apple announced it’s paying its first dividend to shareholders in nearly 18 years. The Federal Aviation Administration may be taking a second look at their policy on electronics usage aboard airplanes. We look at what the CNC machine is, what it does and why it’s so important to U.S. manufacturing. A number of car manufacturers are producing hydrogen-powered vehicles, but don’t expect to see them in the U.S. anytime soon. Quarterback Peyton Manning has reportedly signed on to play football with the Denver Broncos. So what will happen to Tim Tebow?

After This American Life aired a story by Mike Daisey on Apple manufacturer Foxconn in China, Marketplace’s China correspondent Rob Schmitz delved deeper into the background and facts. We hear from Schmitz today about his reporting, which revealed that Daisey lied on many counts about what he found. Meanwhile, Mitt Romney has decided to cut back on field organizers and media buys. Consumer prices rise the most in 10 months. And our commentator says preserving funding for public higher education would improve the economy.  

In the final stretch of the campaign, Rick Santorum will be strongly challenged by Mitt Romney’s organizational scheme. Young adults are moving back with their parents, providing happiness and financial benefits for all. As Greece roles out its new austerity plan, we take a look at Ireland for some possible lessons. Diane von Furstenberg is designing for Baby Gap, another example of the marriage between high-end designer and kids’ clothing. And actor Wendell Pierce from “The Wire” talks about opening grocery stores in some of the most underserved communities in New Orleans.

Greg Smith, an executive director at Goldman Sachs, resigned this morning with a blistering essay full of accusations. What does this mean now for the culture of Wall Street? Some homeowners in Austin, Texas, are cashing in on South by Southwest. A human resources recruiter in Michigan reveals the top issue troubling her this election. And Kai Ryssdal talks to Sara Blakely, founder of body-shaping company Spanx, about how she created a billion-dollar empire.  

The price of milk has fallen due to some states’ overproduction. Many schools are turning to private companies to give their dorms an extreme makeover. Kai Ryssdal talks to Dusty White, a participant in the controversial Homeless Hotspots program at South by Southwest in Austin. Gallup’s Frank Newport explores whether gas prices really are on the minds of voters this election season. And Heidi Moore discusses the Federal Reserve’s claim that 15 of 19 major banks passed its stress test.

The $25 billion mortgage settlement is one step closer to being done, but it’s still moving pretty slowly. Disney’s “John Carter” is one of the most expensive movies ever made, but it’s also on track to be one of the biggest flops in modern movie memory. “Homeless Hotspots” is a new — and controversial — experiment happening right now at SXSW in Austin. And actor Don Cheadle and writer Matthew Carnahan discuss their new TV show, “House of Lies,” based on the world of business consultants.