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John Ketchum

Assistant producer for Marketplace’s wealth & poverty desk.

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John Ketchum is a former assistant producer for Marketplace’s wealth & poverty desk. Ketchum’s role was to generate new ideas, support reporters and producers and produce radio and online content.

Ketchum joined Marketplace from WCMU public radio in Mount Pleasant, Michigan, where he was a reporter for 4 years. In addition, he has been an intern at National Public Radio headquarters in Washington, DC where he worked on the show, Tell Me More with Michel Martin. He has also been a participant in the National Association of Black Journalists student project mentoring program.

Ketchum holds a degree from Central Michigan University and is a 2009 recipient of the Radio Television Digital News Association Ed Bradley Award for outstanding collegiate journalist. In his free time, Ketchum enjoys reading, exercising and cheering on his favorite team, the Detroit Lions.

Latest Stories (37)

By The Numbers

Whole Foods will open in depressed Chicago neighborhood

by John Ketchum
Sep 4, 2013
Whole Foods is opening a new location in Englewood, a low-income neighborhood on Chicago's south side.
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By The Numbers

Farm worker selfies: Pics for immigration reform

by John Ketchum
Jun 25, 2013
The UFW's new campaign, “Photos From The Field,” encourages farm workers to take pictures of themselves with their cell phones.
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What people in Midtown think about Whole Foods-Detroit

by John Ketchum
Jun 5, 2013
Upscale grocer Whole Foods is opening a location in Detroit's Midtown neighborhood. The area is mostly poor, but many residents are excited to gain access to high-quality foods. Others aren't convinced that the store is catering to them.
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By The Numbers

Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day is not about showing kids the work

by John Ketchum
Apr 24, 2013
“Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day” isn’t about showing your kids how you make money.
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Show Us Your Safety Net

Show Us Your Safety Net!

by John Ketchum
Mar 25, 2013
Have you ever had to go on government programs like welfare or food stamps? Or maybe you’ve had to ask your family or a close friend for financial assistance. If so, we want to hear from you!
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The 5 philanthropists you should be watching

by John Ketchum and Daryl Paranada
Feb 13, 2013
The Chronicle of Philanthropy's 50 most generous donors from 2012 list shows that there are more donors under 40 giving away more than ever before. Here are five you should pay attention to.
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Photos: You know you're wealthy when...

by John Ketchum
Jan 3, 2013
People from all backgrounds weigh in on what makes a person wealthy.
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Fun facts from the Census on jobs by gender and race

by John Ketchum
Nov 29, 2012
The U.S. Census Bureau today released a burst of data on who works in which profession and where. We plucked out a few interesting facts from the release.
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Commentary

Is personal responsibility the key to ending poverty?

by John Ketchum
Oct 5, 2012
Two takes from experts on both sides of the political spectrum on why people are poor and what they can do about it.
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'Sesame Street' and the 99%

by John Ketchum
Oct 4, 2012
The puppet cast of the children's TV show "Sesame Street" represents a cross section of Americans -- from the orphan child Big Bird to the independently wealthy Bert and Ernie to the homeless Oscar the Grouch.
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