Marketplace for August 12, 2011
Segments From this episode
Weekly Wrap: Stock market drama
by Marketplace Staff
Aug 12, 2011
Reviewing the week's news on Wall Street. This week: the aftermath of the S&P downgrade decision and how it's affecting how we live
Marketplace on the road: How everyday people are coping with the economy
by Kai Ryssdal
Aug 12, 2011
We take the show to the City of Commerce, to talk about how the economy is affecting us all
How local government translates big economic news
by Marketplace Staff
Aug 12, 2011
The downgrade and the fears of a double-dip recession are making news in Washington, but how are local governments assessing the future? The City of Commerce's city administrator offers his point of view
Market tremors cause real-world worries for Commerce businessman
by Marketplace Staff
Aug 12, 2011
The president of NicoNat furniture company in Commerce tells us how the stock market gyrations and the overall economy is affecting his company
Corner Office
Business customers help Smart & Final thrive in weak economy
by Kai Ryssdal
Aug 12, 2011
Smart & Final President Dave Hirz discusses why his business is doing so well compared to conventional grocery stores right now and how President Obama can create jobs.