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Marketplace for Monday January 5, 2015
Jan 5, 2015

Marketplace for Monday January 5, 2015

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Airing on Monday January 5, 2015: Germany's chancellor, Angela Merkel, is the latest to warn of a Greek exit – or "Grexit"  from the Eurozone if the anti-austerity Syriza party comes to power. We look at whether a "Grexit" would harm Europe more now that it would have a few years ago. Plus, why falling gas prices could lead to new taxes on gas. 

 

Segments From this episode

Why chicken wings cost more this time of year

Jan 5, 2015
With the Super Bowl and March Madness around the corner, expect to pay more.

Training urban teachers who stay

Jan 5, 2015
To prevent high teacher turnover, an urban training program takes a page from medical profession.

Are low oil prices an opening for a carbon tax?

Jan 5, 2015
If a tax is not imposed on carbon-dioxide emissions, gas is artificially underpriced.

Meet Belty, a smart belt that expands with your waist

Jan 5, 2015
At consumer electronics show in Las Vegas, wearable tech is a trend.

Auto profits rebound, but wages don't follow

Jan 5, 2015
Is a job as an autoworker still a gateway to the middle class?
Workers build a Ford Focus on the assembly line at Ford's assembly plant in Wayne, Michigan.
Bill Pugliano/Getty Images

Airing on Monday January 5, 2015: Germany’s chancellor, Angela Merkel, is the latest to warn of a Greek exit – or “Grexit”  from the Eurozone if the anti-austerity Syriza party comes to power. We look at whether a “Grexit” would harm Europe more now that it would have a few years ago. Plus, why falling gas prices could lead to new taxes on gas. 

 

Music from the episode

The Bay Metronomy
The Bay Metronomy
The Bay Metronomy
Waving Palms Eddie Vedder
Waving Palms Eddie Vedder
Waving Palms Eddie Vedder
Vase Miike Snow
Vase Miike Snow
Vase Miike Snow
D Song Bonobo
D Song Bonobo
D Song Bonobo
Maybe We'll Die Less Is More
Maybe We'll Die Less Is More
Maybe We'll Die Less Is More