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May 26, 2016

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Presidential hopefuls Bernie Sanders and Donald Trump might be debating soon. Ethan Miller and Joe Raedle/Marketplace

Trump vs. Sanders. Peter Thiel vs. Gawker. Georgia's "HERO" vs. Traffic. Plus: This election season is already breaking fundraising records.

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The business of backing other people's lawsuits for profit

by Annie Baxter
May 26, 2016
Investors pay a lawsuit's costs with the goal of sharing in a judgment.
Terry Bollea, aka Hulk Hogan, testifies in court during his trial against Gawker Media at the Pinellas County Courthouse on March 8. It was revealed this week that Silicon Valley investor Peter Thiel was financing the campaign. It turns out, he's not the only investor who financially supports other people's lawsuits.
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Trump talks energy in anxious oil country

by Leigh Paterson
May 26, 2016
In North Dakota, oil workers worry about low prices and rising pressure from climate change.
People watch as Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks at a rally on May 26, 2016 in Bismarck, North Dakota.
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Candidates and parties join to solicit bigger checks

by Kimberly Adams
May 26, 2016
A legal change since the last election paved the way for even larger donations.
US flags fly outside a polling station during Missouri primary voting at the First Baptist Church of Ferguson on March 15. Changes in campaign finance law means bigger contributions.
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Global productivity numbers are in — cue the sad trombone sounds

by Kai Ryssdal
May 26, 2016
The rates stays low, even years after the recession. Is this the new normal or a bad sign for the economy?
 
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Georgia's HERO drivers reduce road rage on highways

by Marketplace Contributor
May 26, 2016
Georgia's Highway Emergency Response Operators keep the highways flowing smoothly
HERO assistant manager for operations Andre Todd began work at 4 a.m. and in just four hours, he's cleared three accidents.
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What Donald Trump and Bernie Sanders have in common

by Nancy Marshall-Genzer
May 26, 2016
There's a lot, actually.
Presidential hopefuls Bernie Sanders and Donald Trump might be debating soon.
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What teachers in Greece think about the latest bailout

by Kai Ryssdal
May 26, 2016
Many students don’t see a future for themselves in Greece, according to two educators.
Hundreds of school pupils demonstrate in central Athens on November 2, 2015, protesting against staff, books and infrastructure shortages. The union of secondary school teachers, OLME, was holding a three-hour stoppage to participate in the protest, demanding funds for education. 
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Kimojis, Sheenojis...Kaimojis?

by Kai Ryssdal
May 26, 2016
Everyone's getting on the custom emoji bandwagon. Why not Kai?
Charlie Sheen is the latest celeb to put out a line of custom emojis.
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Trump vs. Sanders. Peter Thiel vs. Gawker. Georgia’s “HERO” vs. Traffic. Plus: This election season is already breaking fundraising records.

Music from the episode

WKNDS The Stationary Set
Dangerous (feat. Joywave) Big Data, Joywave
What Do You Mean? Justin Bieber
Ain't No Fun (If the Homies Cant Have None) (feat. Nate Dogg, Warren G & Kurupt) Snoop Dogg, Kurupt, Nate Dogg, Warren G
Slugs Thru Ya Papaya Wu-Tang Clan, Killa Priest, Roc Marciano
Valerie (feat. Amy Winehouse) - Version Revisited Mark Ronson, Amy Winehouse
Holding Out for a Hero Bonnie Tyler

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