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The working man’s Burning Man
Sep 20, 2024

The working man’s Burning Man

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In Santa Fe, a marionette effigy of the year's "glooms" draws thousands every year. Plus, pedaling an abandoned New Hampshire railroad.

Segments From this episode

The Weekly Wrap

“Marketplace” host Kai Ryssdal talks to Sudeep Reddy of Politico and Heather Long of The Washington Post about this week’s interest rate cut and Americans’ current perception of the economy.

The rewards — and risks — when companies bring a CEO back

Sep 20, 2024
While a familiar face in the corner office can bring stability, there are other considerations.
Nike is bringing back former executive Elliot Hill, who previously led the sportswear brand's marketing operation. CEO John Donahoe announced his retirement Thursday.  
Justin Sullivan/Getty Images

Can we blame climate change for the high price of potato chips?

Sep 20, 2024
High temperatures can stunt potato growth, and that means chip makers need to pay more to transport their crops long distances.
Pennsylvania is the snack capital of the country, with the most potato chip makers than any other state.
Julie Grant/The Allegheny Front

At the Burning of Zozobra, money stress goes up in flames

Sep 20, 2024
Santa Fe, New Mexico, has a 100-year tradition of letting go of collective worry, economic and otherwise, by burning it.
Bills, tax receipts, divorce decrees and other paper representations of sorrows and worries feed the fire at the 100th Burning of Zozobra in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Sam Wasson/Getty Images

Fall is when this New Hampshire rail-riding attraction "shines"

Sep 20, 2024
Gary LeBlanc, owner of Scenic RailRiders in Concord, explains why he opened his business and what he loves about it.
"The fall is really where we shine," says Gary LeBlanc of Scenic RailRiders. Above, riders pedal custom bikes on abandoned New Hampshire tracks through the autumn foliage.
Courtesy Gary LeBlanc

Music from the episode

Coffin Nails MF DOOM
Summer Nights Raaginder, Wisechild
Magnetism Vacationer

The team

Nancy Farghalli Executive Producer
Maria Hollenhorst Producer II
Andie Corban Producer I
Sarah Leeson Producer I
Sean McHenry Director & Associate Producer II
Sofia Terenzio Associate Producer I
Jordan Mangi Assistant Digital Producer