Marketplace’s Lizzie O’Leary reporting from Flint on the water crisis, how capital controls in emerging markets work; and a look back at the week that was in economic news with the Weekly Wrap.
Segments From this episode
Roxann Dawson on "Mercy Street" and directing
by Kai Ryssdal
Jan 22, 2016
The director of the new PBS drama talks about her show and breaking barriers in Hollywood
On the ground in Flint, Michigan
by Kai Ryssdal
Jan 22, 2016
Marketplace Weekend host Lizzie O'Leary reports on the water crisis from Flint
American Express under pressure after low earnings report
by Mitchell Hartman
Jan 22, 2016
American Express is being squeezed by more demanding consumers and greater competition.
Final Note
The Oscars promises to make some changes
by Kai Ryssdal
Jan 22, 2016
Including doubling women and minority voters by 2020.
Weekly Wrap
Weekly Wrap: China, China, China
by Kai Ryssdal
Jan 22, 2016
David Gura and Linette Lopez join Kai Ryssdal to recap the week that was.
How capital controls work and sometimes don't
by Tracey Samuelson
Jan 22, 2016
Emerging economies are trying to keep currency at home with new regulations.