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Marketplace for Monday, June 22, 2015

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Airing on Monday, June 22, 2015: Sales of existing homes increased by about 5 percent in May, reaching their highest level since 2009. We look at what’s behind this housing number, and the role of first-time buyers—who accounted for about 30 percent of transactions—in this increase. Next: Instacart is reclassifying part of its workforce as part-timers to get out of the independent contractor issue, which is threatening to drop an anvil on the sharing economy. We’ll use that as the way in, and also look at other approaches to solving this problem, such as the push to create a “dependent contractor,” which would be the first new job classification in years.

 

Segments From this episode

'Big Chicken' has Boston Market flying higher

by Kai Ryssdal and Mukta Mohan Jun 22, 2015
CEO George Michel says the fast-casual chain is expanding.
Greeks in crisis

In Greece, breadwinners struggle to make ends meet

by Stephen Beard Jun 22, 2015
With an unemployment rate of 25 percent, workers must support extended families.
Final Note

Bernanke wants Andrew Jackson gone from $20 bill

by Kai Ryssdal Jun 22, 2015
The former Fed chairman thinks Alexander Hamilton should stay put on the $10 bill.

Existing home sales on the rise

by Tracey Samuelson Jun 22, 2015
More first-time buyers leaped into the housing market in May, Realtors say.

Reversing a trend, Instacart checks out part-timers

by Nova Safo Jun 22, 2015
The company is reclassifying some of its independent contractors.
I've Always Wondered ...

How much do TV theme songwriters earn?

by Caitlin Esch Jun 22, 2015
Every time a show airs — ka-ching! — the composer gets paid.

Music from the episode

Valerie - '68 Version Amy Winehouse
Avalanche WALK THE MOON
Let's Roll Yelawolf, Kid Rock
The Message Dr. Dre, Mary J. Blige, Rell

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