Dec 6, 2011

Marketplace for Tuesday, December 6, 2011

President Obama channels Theodore Roosevelt in his latest economics speech. The S&P gets into some political fare by putting the eurozone on watch for downgrade. Economy 4.0 looks at which countries have fared the best in the global recession. Attorneys General Kamala Harris and Catherine Cortez Masto want to investigate mortgage fraud. Costs to broadcast football games could shake up the cable industry. And we kick off our philanthropy series with a visit to the local Boys & Girls Club and an interview on giving.

Segments From this episode

Economy 4.0

Where the money has gone

by David Brancaccio

Dec 6, 2011

While the global economic crisis has punished developed countries, many in the developing world have gained from capital searching for a higher returns.

Final Note

Belgium has a new prime minister

by Kai Ryssdal

Dec 6, 2011

The country had gone a record 541 days without a government.

European Debt Crisis

Rating agency again steps into political fray

by Heidi Moore

Dec 6, 2011

First, the U.S. debt ceiling debate; now Europe. Standard & Poor’s threat to cut countries’ credit ratings appears meant to prod political action.

Cable TV angry about NFL broadcast deals

by Jeff Tyler

Dec 6, 2011

The price for NFL games is soaring, and some worry a recent deal with ESPN threatens cable TV's business model.

California, Nevada attorneys general join forces

by Kai Ryssdal

Dec 6, 2011

Attorneys General Kamala Harris of California and Catherine Cortez Masto of Nevada discuss their plans to work together on investigating and prosecuting mortgage fraud.