Marketplace for Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2009
Jan 21, 2009

Marketplace for Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2009

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Marketplace for Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2009

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Obama freezes pay, sets ethics rules

Jan 21, 2009
President Obama spent his first full day in office setting ethics guidelines and imposing a salary freeze on White House staffers earning more than $100,000. Kai Ryssdal speaks with John Dimsdale about the president's new policies and his upcoming agenda.

Geithner questioned on taxes, bailouts

Jan 21, 2009
Treasury secretary nominee Timothy Geithner fielded tough questions from a Senate committee about mistakes on his tax returns and his part in crafting some of last year's biggest bailouts. Steve Henn reports.

Airlines pay for locking in fuel prices

Jan 21, 2009
Just about every U.S. airline is reporting losses, and a big reason why is that they locked in expensive fuel prices when those prices were at record highs last summer. Janet Babin reports.

Cities mull bailouts of car dealerships

Jan 21, 2009
Some cities that depend on sales taxes to fill their coffers are offering loans to help keep struggling car dealerships in business. Rico Gagliano reports.

What is 'creative capitalism?'

Jan 21, 2009
At 2008's World Economic Forum, Bill Gates challenged corporations to engage in 'creative capitalism,' or be more socially responsible. Kai Ryssdal speaks with journalist Michael Kinsley about what that entails.

Wage stagnation is the real problem

Jan 21, 2009
While commentator David Frum doesn't think much of President Obama's plans to stimulate the economy, he says something needs to be done about workers' stagnating wages. He has a couple ideas how to do it with less government spending.

Economic woes limit U.S. foreign policy

Jan 21, 2009
President Obama's inauguration address focused a lot on the economy and foreign policy. But the U.S. economy may play a huge role in determining what can be done overseas. Kai Ryssdal speaks about foreign policy with Gideon Rose, managing editor of Foreign Affairs magazine.

Debate rises over Gaza aid distribution

Jan 21, 2009
Aid organizations estimate damage to Gaza from Israel's incursion could be $1.5 billion. Whatever aid comes in, there's disagreement among Palestinian groups over who should distribute it. Daniel Estrin reports.

Marketplace for Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2009

Music from the episode

107° Citizen Cope
Parker's Mood Joe Henry
Strapped For Cash Fountains Of Wayne
Drive Incubus