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Aug 18, 2015

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Wal-Mart's $3 billion "shrinkage" problem; the EPA wants to curb methane leaks; and a proposed power line across the historic James River is making waves. 

 

 

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Why the hotel business is doing so well right now

by Nancy Marshall-Genzer
Aug 18, 2015
Rooms are scarce and demand is up, even with competition from Airbnb.
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Why wireless providers are ditching the two-year contract

by Kai Ryssdal and Ben Johnson
Aug 18, 2015
Sprint is the latest to drop two-year contracts. Marketplace Tech's Ben Johnson explains why.
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Near Jamestown, Dominion power line battles history

by Scott Tong
Aug 18, 2015
A need for modern infrastructure is weighed against preserving a famed river view.
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7 Reasons NBCUniversal Wants a Share of BuzzFeed

by Adriene Hill
Aug 18, 2015
...and two reasons why that $200 million could go to waste.
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Methane leaks are pollution — and waste

by Annie Baxter
Aug 18, 2015
The EPA is issuing rules limiting methane leaks in the drilling, production and transportation of natural gas and oil.
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Wal-Mart's bottom line hurt by "shrinkage"

by Dan Gorenstein
Aug 18, 2015
The company is fighting back against the problem of lost, spoiled and stolen inventory.
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The highs and lows of streaming music

by Kai Ryssdal and Daisy Palacios
Aug 18, 2015
Dr. Dre's new album was streamed 25 million times the first week of its release.
Dr. Dre arrives at the premiere of "Straight Outta Compton" on August 10 in Los Angeles, California.
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Wal-Mart’s $3 billion “shrinkage” problem; the EPA wants to curb methane leaks; and a proposed power line across the historic James River is making waves. 

 

 

Music from the episode

Come Pick Me Up Ryan Adams
Missing Words Mark Ronson, The Business Intl
Shake It Off Taylor Swift
When Did Your Heart Go Missing? Rooney

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