Apr 29, 2009

Marketplace for Wednesday, April 29, 2009

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Glimmers of hope with GDP contraction

by Jeremy Hobson

Apr 29, 2009

The Commerce Department reports that the economy shrank by 6.1% in the first quarter. But there are still reasons for investors to be hopeful. Jeremy Hobson explains.

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Pork producers fight against swine flu

by Janet Babin

Apr 29, 2009

The swine flu outbreak has taken a big bite out of the pork industry. Will the pork industry be able to reshape its image to bounce back? Janet Babin reports.

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Fallout: The Financial Crisis

Swine flu infects the global economy

by Marketplace Staff

Apr 29, 2009

It's not just people getting sick with the swine flu -- it's also hurting the global economy. Mitchell Hartman reports on the outbreak's economic impact worldwide.

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Obama hedges his bets on optimism

by Marketplace Staff

Apr 29, 2009

It's President Obama's 100th day in office, and comparisons to other administrations are in full swing. Commentator David Frum says Obama's gambling a little too much on a rosy scenario.

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Shelf Life

What's changed since Truman's trip?

by Marketplace Staff

Apr 29, 2009

In 1953, Harry Truman packed his Chrysler New Yorker and hit the road. Kai Ryssdal speaks with Matthew Algeo, author of "Harry Truman's Excellent Adventure" about what has changed since the former president's road trip.

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Fallout: The Financial Crisis

The effects of Chrysler cutting dealers

by Jennifer Collins

Apr 29, 2009

The pieces to keep Chrysler out of bankruptcy are falling into place. But the automaker still has to slash some of its 3,200 dealerships. Jennifer Collins reports.

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How've you spent the past 100 days?

by Marketplace Staff

Apr 29, 2009

President Obama has spent most of the 100 days since his inauguration trying to save the economy. Kai Ryssdal takes a look back at what some regular folks have achieved in that same period.

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Fallout: The Financial Crisis

Obama sets stage for long-term reforms

by John Dimsdale

Apr 30, 2009

President Obama says he's proud, but not satisfied about his first 100 days in office. Kai Ryssdal speaks with Washington bureau chief John Dimsdale about what to expect for the next 100 days and beyond.