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Maria Hollenhorst is based in Los Angeles, California.
She produces content for Marketplace’s flagship broadcast including host interviews, economic explainers, and personal stories for the “Adventures in Housing” and “My Economy” series. Her work has been recognized by the Association for Business Journalists Best in Business Awards.
When not making radio, she can be found hiking, skiing, jogging, roller-blading, or exploring this beautiful world. Originally from Salt Lake City, Utah, she wound her way into journalism after graduating from the University of Utah. She has a deep appreciation for trees.
Latest Stories (409)
What the Beveridge curve tells us about the Fed's path to a “soft landing”
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Maria Hollenhorst
Jun 14, 2022
If you want to understand the challenge of slowing inflation without damaging the labor market, picture a skateboard ramp.
Is this what the “metaverse” looks like?
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Maria Hollenhorst
Jun 1, 2022
“Marketplace” host Kai Ryssdal takes a guided tour of a virtual world.
How school shootings shape survivors’ economic lives
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Maria Hollenhorst
May 26, 2022
Researchers studied the lasting impacts of school shootings on students’ academic and employment prospects later in life.
Why “big boats” might be partially responsible for inflation
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Maria Hollenhorst
May 24, 2022
Supply chain journalist Rachel Premack says megaships deserve some of the blame for shipping logjams and increased costs.
Airbnb’s Brian Chesky on repositioning the company for a new era of travel
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Maria Hollenhorst
May 11, 2022
“I do think we’re popularizing or accelerating a trend,” Chesky said of Airbnb's decision to make its workforce fully remote.
What the Fed’s rate hike means for one community bank
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Maria Hollenhorst
May 5, 2022
Mortgage rates are rising, but deposit rates will lag, says Laurie Stewart, president of Sound Community Bank in Seattle.
Economics’ diversity problem includes socioeconomic diversity
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Maria Hollenhorst
Apr 28, 2022
A new working paper analyzing socioeconomic diversity in the economics profession finds it sorely lacking.
This manufacturer sees little improvement in snarled global supply chains
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Maria Hollenhorst
Apr 26, 2022
“It’s the kind of stuff that keeps you awake at night,” said Teresa Asbury, a senior executive at the Legacy Cos.
Why inflation hits harder, depending on who you are
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Maria Hollenhorst
Apr 25, 2022
People who spend a bigger chunk of their budget on gas and groceries are disproportionately impacted by rising prices.
Crypto for kids?
by
Reema Khrais
and Maria Hollenhorst
Apr 14, 2022
A conversation with Rebecca Jennings of Vox on the growing new industry that teaches children about cryptocurrency, NFTs and Web3.