Nov 19, 2015

Marketplace for Thursday, November 19, 2015

Selling the Affordable Care Act taking a toll on insurance giants; lawmakers propose restrictions on visas that may complicate travel; and closing the wage gap...in 118 years.

Segments From this episode

Final Note

Women will achieve equal pay in 118 years, report says

by Kai Ryssdal

Nov 19, 2015

According to a World Economic Forum report, women will receive equal pay globally by the year 2133.

LISTEN

EMBED

Corner Office

Atom Factory's Troy Carter: 'Music sells everything but music'

by Kai Ryssdal and Tommy Andres

Nov 19, 2015

The CEO of Atom Factory talks about his rise in the music and tech startup industries.

LISTEN

EMBED

This war game tests vulnerability of the power grid

by Scott Tong

Nov 19, 2015

In a war game, utilities face all sorts of challenges: saboteurs, storms, squirrels.

LISTEN

EMBED

Tracking terror funding enters a new era

by Tracey Samuelson

Nov 19, 2015

With ISIS and others shunning the global financial system, the job is a challenge.

LISTEN

EMBED

Lawmakers urge changes to Visa Waiver Program

by Andy Uhler

Nov 19, 2015

Tighter rules are sought for the program, which lets many foreigners come to the U.S. without a visa.

LISTEN

EMBED

Why some companies are using algorithms for hiring

by Kai Ryssdal

Nov 19, 2015

A new study suggests algorithms can help find employees who will stick around longer

LISTEN

EMBED

Insurance giant shakes ACA tree

by Dan Gorenstein

Nov 19, 2015

UnitedHealth Group is projected to lose $425 million this year.

LISTEN

EMBED

Selling the Affordable Care Act taking a toll on insurance giants; lawmakers propose restrictions on visas that may complicate travel; and closing the wage gap…in 118 years.