Jul 3, 2015

Marketplace for Friday, July 3, 2015

On today's show wrap up: the week's business news, a look at Phil Knight's impact on Nike, and we contemplate a massive heath care merger. Plus: a conversation with FCC chair Tom Wheeler and the new Battle of the Alamo.

Segments From this episode

New battle erupts over future of the Alamo

by Marketplace Contributor

Apr 30, 2015

The Daughters of the Republic of Texas were removed as caretakers of the Alamo.

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Aetna announces deal to buy Humana

by Scott Tong

Jul 3, 2015

The purchase price is $37 billion, creating the largest merger between two health care companies.

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Nike prepares for life after Phil Knight

by Mitchell Hartman

Jul 3, 2015

The Nike founder will step down, passing on a company at the top of its global game.

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Greeks in crisis

Greece heads to crucial referendum

by Stephen Beard

Jul 3, 2015

Greeks' vote Sunday may determine whether they stay in the eurozone.

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Weekly Wrap

Weekly Wrap: College tuition, Whole Foods and Uber

by Molly Wood

Jul 3, 2015

Before the holiday weekend, let's look back on the economic week that was.

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The FCC is busy enforcing net neutrality

by Molly Wood

Jul 3, 2015

The Internet is redefining all of our lives and it needs a little regulation. Cue the FCC.

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Final Note

Now you can authorize mobile payments with a selfie

by Molly Wood

Jul 3, 2015

Buy some coffee, take a selfie. Buy a shirt, take a selfie. Buy some ice cream...

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On today’s show wrap up: the week’s business news, a look at Phil Knight’s impact on Nike, and we contemplate a massive heath care merger. Plus: a conversation with FCC chair Tom Wheeler and the new Battle of the Alamo.

Music from the episode

1 Thing Amerie

Gold Silver Diamond Generationals

Fever The Black Keys

Souls Hippo Campus

Fidelity Regina Spektor

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