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Marketplace for Tuesday, May 5, 2015
May 5, 2015

Marketplace for Tuesday, May 5, 2015

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Airing on Tuesday, May 5, 2015: As the debate over the Trans-Pacific Partnership rumbles on, we explain one aspect – the secrecy surrounding negotiations. What role does it play in fueling the controversy around the trade deal? Next: Pharmacy chains such as CVS, Walgreens and Rite Aid began moving into inner cities decades ago as supermarkets left those regions. We explore their impact on West Baltimore. 

Segments From this episode

Fracking chemicals found in Pennsylvania drinking water

May 5, 2015
Kai Ryssdal talks to Scott Tong about fracking chemicals found in drinking water

What's at stake in the British election

May 5, 2015
It may well not be about the economy

Making a living off an Etsy business

May 5, 2015
Online business ThreeBirdNest has taken flight.
ThreeBirdNest has become one of Etsy's most successful shops. 
Facebook/ThreeBirdNest

Microsoft put a new emoji in Windows 10

May 5, 2015
You could say it's a different type of bird.

Why the secrecy behind trade talks?

May 5, 2015
The lack of transparency behind trade deals is a worry for critics.

Texas Instruments: from calculators to cars

May 5, 2015
Well-known for its calculators, Texas Instruments has also been making headway in the auto industry.

In Baltimore, CVS plans to reopen its damaged stores

May 5, 2015
In all, five stores were looted and burned during riots in April 2015.

Modernizing the Magic Kingdom

May 7, 2015
The tricky tech behind Disney World's MagicBands.

Airing on Tuesday, May 5, 2015: As the debate over the Trans-Pacific Partnership rumbles on, we explain one aspect – the secrecy surrounding negotiations. What role does it play in fueling the controversy around the trade deal? Next: Pharmacy chains such as CVS, Walgreens and Rite Aid began moving into inner cities decades ago as supermarkets left those regions. We explore their impact on West Baltimore. 

Music from the episode

The Impression That I Get The Mighty Mighty Bosstones
Beautiful Liar Beyoncé, Shakira
Fever The Black Keys
Black Lemon Generationals