Marketplace for Thursday, January 8, 2015
Jan 8, 2015

Marketplace for Thursday, January 8, 2015

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Airing on Thursday, January 8, 2015: Obama pushes a plan to lower some mortgage premiums by $900 a year. What does that mean for the housing market? Plus, we look at the evolution of the 40-hour workweek in light of a Republican push to define "full-time employment" for the purpose of health insurance eligibility under the Affordable Care Act. Finally, cheaper versions of biologics  drugs made out of living cells  could hit the market soon. We run the numbers. 

 

Segments From this episode

House changes how bills are evaluated

Jan 8, 2015
"Dynamic scoring" of bills sounds boring, but it’s actually a big deal.

Wyoming tries to prepare for life beyond oil

Jan 8, 2015
Energy states have tried to diversify. Wyoming and Alaska remain highly reliant on oil revenue.

Redefining the definition of a workweek

Jan 8, 2015
Republicans want a 40-hour standard for insurance eligibility under the Affordable Care Act.
Clerks prepare the fish counter at a Whole Foods Market in New York City. 
(Stephen Chernin/Getty Images)

Obama's latest move to boost housing market

Jan 8, 2015
President reduces FHA insurance rate, but how much of a difference can $900 make?

Some very expensive drugs may soon get a lot cheaper

Jan 8, 2015
Panel recommends that FDA approve "biosimilar" drugs, a type of generic.

That's what they call a canvas in the big city

Jan 8, 2015
L.A. company Walldogs company hand-paints those ads found on the sides of buildings.

Auto industry has a record year (for safety fines)

Jan 8, 2015
Fine for Honda alone sets a record: $70 million for failing to report deaths, injuries.

Is North Korea really responsible for the Sony hack?

Jan 8, 2015
The FBI blames North Korea for the Sony hack ... but how can we know for sure?

Airing on Thursday, January 8, 2015: Obama pushes a plan to lower some mortgage premiums by $900 a year. What does that mean for the housing market? Plus, we look at the evolution of the 40-hour workweek in light of a Republican push to define “full-time employment” for the purpose of health insurance eligibility under the Affordable Care Act. Finally, cheaper versions of biologics  drugs made out of living cells  could hit the market soon. We run the numbers. 

 

Music from the episode

Don't Swallow the Cap The National
Don't Swallow the Cap The National
Don't Swallow the Cap The National
Valerie - '68 Version Amy Winehouse
Valerie - '68 Version Amy Winehouse
Valerie - '68 Version Amy Winehouse
Let's Call It Off - Single Version Peter Bjorn and John
Let's Call It Off - Single Version Peter Bjorn and John
Let's Call It Off - Single Version Peter Bjorn and John
Last Fare Little People
Last Fare Little People
Last Fare Little People