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Bennett Purser

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Corner Office from Marketplace

AMC's Sarah Barnett on legacy TV in the streaming era

Jan 22, 2020
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Corner Office from Marketplace

Why Charles Schwab's CEO strives for “less revenue per dollar.”

Oct 31, 2018
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My Economy

When finding fossils pays the bills

by Sabri Ben-Achour and Bennett Purser
Jul 14, 2020
How Schuyler Andrulat of South Carolina turned a lifelong hobby of hunting shark teeth into a job.
A secret fossil hunting location near Summerville, South Carolina.
Sabri Ben-Achour/Marketplace
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My Economy

Connecting consumers to businesses created by women of color is her passion

by Bennett Purser
Jul 3, 2020
Janet Oganah is the founder of Janet's List, which brings awareness to businesses by women of color in the United Kingdom.
Janet Oganah, founder of Janet's List, shines a spotlight on brands created by Black women and other women of color.
Funso Foluso-Henry
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Race and Economy

"Systemic racism is around us, all the time," Atlanta Fed president says

by Kai Ryssdal and Bennett Purser
Jun 15, 2020
Raphael Bostic discusses the challenges of the economy and racial inequality.
Raphael Bostic, president and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta.
Courtesy of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta.
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Race and Economy

How one city provides public safety without a police department

by Kai Ryssdal and Bennett Purser
Jun 10, 2020
As cities grapple with police budgets, Sunnyvale, California, could be a model for departments looking to change.
“Defund The Police” painted on a street near the White House. The George Floyd killing has stirred a desire for alternatives to traditional policing.
Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images
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"This has been going on for the entire history of this country"

by Kai Ryssdal and Bennett Purser
Jun 5, 2020
NYT culture writer Wesley Morris finds profound meaning in song lyrics while processing this American moment.
People in New York City protest police brutality and the death of George Floyd.
Spencer Platt/Getty Images
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Saving vs. spending during a recession

by Kai Ryssdal and Bennett Purser
Jun 4, 2020
Having savings is important in hard times, but the paradox of thrift theory explains how that could be bad for the economy.
Neiman Marcus was the first major retailer to seek bankruptcy protection since the economic collapse brought on by the coronavirus pandemic.
(Scott Olson/Getty Images)
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Trade showdown

Despite the pandemic, the trade war is still on

by Bennett Purser
Jun 1, 2020
Customs broker Gretchen Blough discusses how companies adapted to the coronavirus pandemic after navigating the conflict in U.S.-China commerce.
Frederic J. Brown/AFP via Getty Images
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In the coronavirus economy, consumers are saving their money

by Kai Ryssdal and Bennett Purser
May 27, 2020
Lockdown closes doors to consumers. With spending down, 'velocity of money' is an important indicator to watch.
Justin Sullivan/Getty Images
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COVID-19

Life in a hotel turned homeless shelter

by Amy Scott and Bennett Purser
May 25, 2020
A California nonprofit takes on the challenging task of providing support during the COVID-19 pandemic.
A California hotel room houses a tenant through Project Roomkey.
Apu Gomes/AFP via Getty Images
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Travel industry to be "most dislocated" by crisis, says Booking.com CEO

by Kai Ryssdal and Bennett Purser
May 21, 2020
The man who leads Priceline, Kayak and other sites spoke about collapsed demand and winning the war against the virus.
Glenn Fogel, CEO of Booking Holdings.
(Photo courtesy of Booking Holdings)
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