Marketplace for Monday, October 6, 2014
Oct 6, 2014

Marketplace for Monday, October 6, 2014

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Silicon Valley stalwart Hewlett-Packard is going to divide itself two publicly traded companies. One will focus business technology, including software and services, while the other will sell PCs and printers. HP isn’t the first company (tech or otherwise) to change it’s business model of late. Plus: Reading behind the news that the JP Morgan hack was the tip of a very large iceberg, it turns out that the regulations governing disclosure of hacks to the public are full of holes. They vary from state to state, and in some cases, depending on what information has been compromised, may not require disclosure at all. Finally, as part of its latest deal with the NBA, ESPN will offer online streaming of regular season games live, even for people who aren’t cable or satellite TV subscribers. It’s a major shift in approach. We run down the questions remaining.

 

Segments From this episode

Another day, another corporate breakup

Oct 6, 2014
Silicon Valley stalwart Hewlett-Packard divides itself into two companies.

Ebola is scaring people away from ERs

Oct 6, 2014
If patients avoid the ER, it could mean big revenue losses for hospitals.

NBA strikes a streaming deal with ESPN

Oct 6, 2014
The NBA announced a deal with networks, giving us a glimpse into the future of TV.

Is it time for orchestras to change their tune?

Oct 6, 2014
Between labor disputes and declining ticket sales, budget issues and contract disputes, classical music halls are having a tough time.

A hard look at corn economics — and world hunger

Oct 6, 2014
Corn is not what you think. For starters: Most of the time, it's not human food.

Americans don't know who runs the Federal Reserve

Oct 6, 2014
A new survey from Pew worries Kai Ryssdal.

Silicon Valley stalwart Hewlett-Packard is going to divide itself two publicly traded companies. One will focus business technology, including software and services, while the other will sell PCs and printers. HP isn’t the first company (tech or otherwise) to change it’s business model of late. Plus: Reading behind the news that the JP Morgan hack was the tip of a very large iceberg, it turns out that the regulations governing disclosure of hacks to the public are full of holes. They vary from state to state, and in some cases, depending on what information has been compromised, may not require disclosure at all. Finally, as part of its latest deal with the NBA, ESPN will offer online streaming of regular season games live, even for people who aren’t cable or satellite TV subscribers. It’s a major shift in approach. We run down the questions remaining.

 

Music from the episode

Clap Song The Stationary Set
Last Fare Little People