Jan 12, 2016

Marketplace for Tuesday, January 12, 2016

Looking ahead at tonight's State of the Union address with former White House speechwriter, James Fallows; an interview with Fred Armisen about Broadway Video's new Latino comedy venture; and how Oakland is struggling to maintain it's identity as gentrification continues to grow.

Segments From this episode

The rise of flat beer

by Kai Ryssdal

Jan 12, 2016

Fizz-less beers boast high alcohol content and taste more like wine and spirits than traditional beer.

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Oakland struggles to be the anti-San Francisco

by Molly Wood

Jan 12, 2016

As the tech boom spreads to the East Bay, the city tries to maintain its character

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Fred Armisen on bringing Latino voices to comedy

by Kai Ryssdal and Daisy Palacios

Jan 12, 2016

Kai talks to actor and comedian Fred Armisen about new comedy studio, Más Mejor

Fred Armisen in the Marketplace studios on Monday, January 11, 2016.

Tony Wagner/Marketplace

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Final Note

Repeating history with American Apparel

by Kai Ryssdal

Jan 12, 2016

Apparently someone missed the memo about Don Charney

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Apollo Education Group may change hands

by Amy Scott

Jan 12, 2016

The University of Phoenix owner could be taken private.

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What to expect from the State of the Union

by Kai Ryssdal

Jan 12, 2016

The president will deliver the State of the Union tonight. A look at what we can expect.

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Looking ahead at tonight’s State of the Union address with former White House speechwriter, James Fallows; an interview with Fred Armisen about Broadway Video’s new Latino comedy venture; and how Oakland is struggling to maintain it’s identity as gentrification continues to grow.

Music from the episode

Nous Vous Demandons Pardon Stereolab

Longevity Yeasayer

It’s Alright Matt and Kim

Gotta Be Something II D-Tension

Go Bang SBTRKT

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