How the Zika virus is impacting business and travel; schools and children in Flint face the worst of the water crisis; and an interview with GM’s Chief Electric Vehicle Engineer about the new Chevy Bolt.
Segments From this episode
Facebook figures out Wall Street
by Sally Herships
Jan 28, 2016
The social network's latest earnings report shows big gains in mobile
Flint schools face a long-term lead problem
by Raghu Manavalan
Jan 28, 2016
Flint's public schools already faced a $10 million budget deficit before the lead crisis.
Those who heat homes with oil welcome price drop
by Marketplace Contributor
Jan 28, 2016
But lower home heating oil prices may also slow the conversion to other fuels
Final Note
Contrary to Trump's tweets, Fox ad rates are fine
by Kai Ryssdal
Jan 28, 2016
Fox will still maintain steady ad revenue, in spite of Trump's absence at the debate
Thousands of former students apply for debt relief
by Amy Scott
Jan 28, 2016
A little-known provision of federal law may offer widespread loan forgiveness
Depressing durable goods don't spell doom
by
Jan 28, 2016
While manufacturing is slowing, the services side of the U.S. economy is vibrant.
WHO warns Zika virus could infect 4 million
by Kimberly Adams
Jan 28, 2016
Trade is unlikely to be affected but the travel industry is already seeing impact.