Marketplace for October 3, 2011
Segments From this episode
Shelf Life
The decisions made when hitting the bottom
by Kai Ryssdal
Oct 3, 2011
Author Tony D'Souza discusses his new novel, "Mule," which follows a couple as they struggle with finances and morals under the weight of the recession.
Commentary
Getting people back to work
by Angela Blackwell
Oct 3, 2011
Jobs, jobs, jobs. Everyone is taking about the best way to create more jobs. So, where can we find the opportunities?
Ebony woodcarvers learn to craft machine parts
by Rowan Moore Gerety
Oct 3, 2011
In Mozambique, it's hard to find spare parts for today's technology. So artists use African blackwood to fix everything from espresso makers to cars.
On third anniversary, TARP mortgage aid lags
by Alisa Roth
Oct 3, 2011
The Troubled Asset Relief Program stabilized the financial and auto industries, but hasn't delivered aid to struggling homeowners.
Yahoo and ABC team up on news online
by Jennifer Collins
Oct 3, 2011
Yahoo gives ABC's original news programming 100 million new viewers -- but to keep those viewers, Yahoo needs original content like ABC's.
Occupy Wall St.
Occupy Wall Street protests spread
by Eve Troeh
Oct 3, 2011
From humble beginnings to cities across the nation, Occupy Wall Street protests are idiosyncratic and growing.
AMR stock plunges on bankruptcy rumors
by Sarah Gardner
Oct 3, 2011
American Airlines parent group loses over 40 percent before closing down almost a third.