Jan 22, 2016

Marketplace for Friday, January 22, 2016

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

"Mercy Street" director Roxann Dawson behind the scenes of the new PBS series.

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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

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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.

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Final Note

The Oscars promises to make some changes

by Kai Ryssdal

Jan 22, 2016

Including doubling women and minority voters by 2020.

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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.

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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.

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A blizzard in 1888 created the modern mayor

by Kai Ryssdal

Jan 22, 2016

The role of mayors drastically changed after a storm in 1888

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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.