Aug 10, 2015

Marketplace for Monday, August 10, 2015

Warren Buffet speaks and the economy listens; public housing, post-Katrina; and Silicon Beach's cure for a long wait at the doctor's office.

Segments From this episode

10 years after Katrina

A public housing project reborn in New Orleans

by Caitlin Esch

Aug 10, 2015

Ambitious mixed-income development with an emphasis on education has its critics.

The former St. Bernard housing project, which was flooded during Hurricane Katrina, has been replaced by Columbia Parc at the Bayou District.

Mario Tama/Getty Images

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What's behind the M&A mania

by Sabri Ben-Achour

Aug 10, 2015

Mergers and acquisitions are surging this year. Here's why.

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Politicians make a push for debt-free college

by Amy Scott

Aug 10, 2015

The plans target young voters with student loans and propose eliminating tuition.

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From NFL to TV, Gifford's career mirrors football's rise

by Andy Uhler

Aug 10, 2015

The New York Giants halfback became a star and took the pro game along with him.

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Final Note

Facebook is watching as you laugh

by Kai Ryssdal

Aug 10, 2015

Haha, hehe, insert emoji here.

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Google heads for big changes

by Kai Ryssdal and Molly Wood

Aug 10, 2015

Alphabet becomes the holding company for the iconic search engine.

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Warren Buffet speaks and the economy listens; public housing, post-Katrina; and Silicon Beach’s cure for a long wait at the doctor’s office.

Music from the episode

Dark Sunrise Rikki Ililonga, Musi-O-Tunya

Homecoming - (Edited) Kanye West, Chris Martin

Backslider Wild Belle

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