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Marketplace for Wednesday, June 22, 2016

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We take a look at what effect a Brexit have on U.S. financial firms based in the U.K.; The U.S. Department of Justice has announced the largest crackdown in Medicare fraud in history today; Kai talks to Judith Dupre, the author of “One World Trade Center: Biography of the building” about the rebuilding of one of New York’s most well-known landmarks. 

Segments From this episode

Shelf Life

Inside the new One World Trade Center

by Kai Ryssdal Jun 22, 2016
Judith Dupré takes us through the 1,776-foot-tall skyscraper and looks back at the dozen years it took to plan and develop it.

Tesla's talking about buying its cousin, SolarCity

by Andy Uhler Jun 22, 2016
Elon Musk, a board member on both companies, called the move "a no-brainer."

Feds make arrests in alleged Medicaid, Medicare scheme

by Dan Gorenstein Jun 22, 2016
The federal government estimates it loses 12 percent of Medicare spending and about 10 percent of Medicaid to fraud and other improper payments.
Brexit

Brexit throws U.S. banks into turmoil

by Sabri Ben-Achour Jun 22, 2016
The vote by the UK to leave the EU will be very expensive for American finance

Burger King Mac 'n Cheetos are a thing

by Tony Wagner Jun 22, 2016
The cheesy arms race has only begun.

Carpool Karaoke takes McDonalds for a ride

by Ashley Milne-Tyte Jun 22, 2016
CBS Late Late Show host James Corden and musician Selena Gomez go for some Carpool Karaoke and pick up McDonalds product placement along the way.

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Escapee Architecture In Helsinki

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