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Jana Kasperkevic

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Jana Kasperkevic is a former digital reporter for Marketplace, based in the New York City bureau.

Prior to joining Marketplace, Jana was a business reporter at The Guardian where she covered the global economy, income inequality, personal finance and small business. Her work has appeared in Inc. Magazine, Houston Chronicle and The Village Voice, among others. She lives in Brooklyn, New York.

Latest Stories (196)

Why there is only one cruise ship in the world with an all-American crew

by Jana Kasperkevic
Sep 29, 2017
How American protectionism affects cruise ships.
Onlookers watch the cruiseliner "Pride of America" leaving the port of Bremerhaven for its first trip in June 2005. The vessel with a length of 280 meters and place for 2144 passengers is on its way to New York for its ship's christening.
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Puerto Rico needs food, water and fuel. Can lifting shipping restrictions help?

by Jana Kasperkevic
Sep 27, 2017
Trump's administration said it won't lift the Jones Act restrictions as there are enough U.S. ships to help Puerto Rico. While previous presidents have lifted the restrictions following natural disasters, “the situation in Puerto Rico is much different,” said Gregory Moore, a spokesman for U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
A U.S. Coast Guard cutter is seen in port as people deal with the aftermath of Hurricane Maria on September 25, 2017 in San Juan Puerto Rico. Maria left widespread damage across Puerto Rico, with virtually the whole island without power or cell service.
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The NFL vs. Trump: Can you be fired for a peaceful protest?

by Jana Kasperkevic
Sep 25, 2017
President Trump called on the NFL to fire players who did not stand during the national anthem.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers Wide Receivers Mike Evans #13, and DeSean Jackson #11, take a knee during the national anthem before the game against the Minnesota Vikings on September 24, 2017 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. 
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Why are countries so afraid of bitcoin?

by Jana Kasperkevic
Sep 22, 2017
The cryptocurrency has been blocked by a handful of countries.
In an age of encryption, one of the major innovations of Bitcoin is their block-chain technology, which allows for transaction to be encrypted and tracked.
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People who have jobs are searching for better ones … in Hawaii

by Jana Kasperkevic
Sep 20, 2017
Is this a sign of a stronger job market?
Palm trees are silhouetted before the sunset sky at Waikiki beach in Honolulu, Hawaii.
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How one woman turned Emmy gift bags into a career

by Jana Kasperkevic
Sep 17, 2017
A look at making of, and the drama behind, a celebrity gift bag.
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Startup called Bodega hits a nerve with actual bodega customers

by Jana Kasperkevic
Sep 13, 2017
Can a vending machine replace the friendly corner store?
Jesus Martinez works at his bodega grocery store.
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Ready to eat meals: perfect for a zombie apocalypse, hurricane... or just a busy workday?

by Jana Kasperkevic
Sep 13, 2017
Amazon’s next target — canned food, frozen dinners.
Marine Lance Corporal Pedro Rodriquez (L) from Methuen, Massachusetts and Lance Corporal Miguel Ochoa from Mountain View, California, of Task Force Tarawa, eat their meals, ready to eat during a maintenance stand down day April 10, 2003 near Kumayt, Iraq.
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The American dream: How undocumented immigrants buy homes in the U.S.

by Jana Kasperkevic
Sep 11, 2017
It’s all thanks to ITINs — individual tax identification numbers.
Home ownership is part of the American dream. 
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Weather Economy

Is tying Harvey disaster relief to the debt ceiling opportunistic?

by Kimberly Adams and Jana Kasperkevic
Sep 6, 2017
Linking the two could make raising the debt limit more palatable to Congress, but it puts off a painful conversation about spending cuts.
Rain from Hurricane Harvey falls on a Texas and U.S. flag on Aug. 26, 2017, in Texas City, Texas.
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