Sep 19, 2006

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Talkin''bout a YouTube revolution

by Marketplace Staff

Sep 19, 2006

Even the White House is joining the YouTube craze. It said today it's distributing government-produced, anti-drug videos on the site. Commentator and engineer Bill Hammack says these video sites are the start of another high-tech revolution.

Budapest riots over political lies

by Kai Ryssdal

Sep 19, 2006

Thousands rioted in the Hungarian capital of Budapest last night after a leaked audio tape revealed its Prime Minister saying he and his party lied about the economy for four years to get reelected. Host Kai Ryssdal speaks to reporter Stefan Bos in Budapest.

Greening up the conference business

by Marketplace Staff

Sep 19, 2006

Beyond dry bagels, stale air and slide shows, conferences produce a lot of trash. That's gotten some folks working to make the conference business a little more environmentally-friendly. David Welch reports.

A non-profit drug company — genius

by Kai Ryssdal

Sep 19, 2006

The MacArthur Foundation announced its "genius grants" today. Host Kai Ryssdal talks to winner Victoria Hale, who founded a non-profit drug company that researches drugs for developing nations.

Norway puts women in power seats

by Stephen Beard

Sep 19, 2006

Under a new Norwegian law, all public corporations there have a year to put women in 40 percent of boardroom seats. Stephen Beard reports on the game of musical boardroom chairs that's ensued.

Economic unrest prompts coup in Thailand

by Kai Ryssdal

Sep 19, 2006

Thailand's military seized control of the country today. Officers said the civilian government was corrupt and running the country into the ground. Host Kai Ryssdal speaks to journalists and experts in Thailand.

Fed expected to pass on rate hike

by Lisa Napoli

Sep 19, 2006

New home construction fell 6% last month — double what was expected. Wholesale prices came in flat. And that may be good news when the Fed meets to discuss interest rates tomorrow. Lisa Napoli looks at the numbers.