Marketplace for Tuesday June 17, 2014
Jun 17, 2014

Marketplace for Tuesday June 17, 2014

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Consumer Price Index, CPI, is up, but the Fed, which meets tomorrow measures inflation in a different way. Deflation. Inflation. Let’s call the whole thing off. Then, Netflix plans to stream some of its shows, including Breaking Bad and Orange is the New Black, in 4K Ultra HD. But not a lot of people have the ability to watch ultra HD right now. However, this is where the Next Big Thing begins. What's the strategy for taking us as consumers of content, hardware and technology, to the next level? We look at the shape of things to come. Also, a famous baseball player dies of cancer from chewing tobacco. We look at the smokeless tobacco industry, where sales are up 

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The Maker Movement makes it to the White House

Jun 17, 2014
Marketplace Datebook for Wednesday, June 18, 2014.

How to hide a corporate jet

Jun 17, 2014
Yes, it's both possible and legal.

Take your tips from the June Vogue and spend $343,368

Jun 17, 2014
A data journalist at WNYC added it up.

Why the Fed sees inflation differently than you

Jun 17, 2014
The latest Consumer Price Index indicates inflation is up.

4K TV: The shape of things to come, someday

Jun 17, 2014
Netflix will stream some of its shows in 4K Ultra HD, whatever that means.

The market for smokeless tobacco keeps on growing

Jun 17, 2014
After the death of Tony Gwynn, it's a hot topic.

An ancient animal's blood is a modern medical miracle

Jun 17, 2014
The horseshoe crab's blue-colored blood is critical to modern medicine.
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Consumer Price Index, CPI, is up, but the Fed, which meets tomorrow measures inflation in a different way. Deflation. Inflation. Let’s call the whole thing off. Then, Netflix plans to stream some of its shows, including Breaking Bad and Orange is the New Black, in 4K Ultra HD. But not a lot of people have the ability to watch ultra HD right now. However, this is where the Next Big Thing begins. What’s the strategy for taking us as consumers of content, hardware and technology, to the next level? We look at the shape of things to come. Also, a famous baseball player dies of cancer from chewing tobacco. We look at the smokeless tobacco industry, where sales are up 

Music from the episode

Cassettesingle Fujiya & Miyagi
Brother Down Sam Roberts Band
Sunday 9th Wonder, Keisha Shontelle, Chaundon