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Tony Wagner

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Tony Wagner is Marketplace's newsletter editor. He writes the daily email newsletter and edits several others, including Marketplace's Crash Courses.

Previously he was a digital producer who helped launch “Make Me Smart,” “The Uncertain Hour” and “This Is Uncomfortable.” After eight years at Marketplace headquarters in LA, he recently relocated to Minneapolis, Minnesota.

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The Marketplace podcasts to listen to right now

by Tony Wagner
Mar 17, 2020
Whether you want to learn more about the coronavirus and the economy, or *anything but* that, here's what to stream when you're self-isolating.
"This Is Uncomfortable" host Reema Khrais
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Five signs your workplace might be turning into a cult

by Tony Wagner
Mar 10, 2020
There's cultiness all around us, at workout classes, in fandom, even at work. That's not always a bad thing, but here's what to look out for.
The Polyphonic Spree (not a cult, but definitely cult-y) at SXSW in 2004.
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Six things to know about financial abuse

by Tony Wagner
Feb 13, 2020
Of abusive relationships, you sometimes hear people ask "Why didn't they leave?" The answer normally comes down to money.
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Alexis Coe didn't realize all of the opportunities a history major brings

by Tony Wagner
Feb 12, 2020
Like our own Kai Ryssdal, Alexis Coe is a history-student-turned-podcaster, but when she was in grad school, her path wasn't always so clear.
Historian and hyphenate Alexis Coe.
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What's greener: a real Christmas tree or a fake one?

by Tony Wagner
Dec 24, 2019
It depends! The Christmas tree a potent symbol not just for the season but for the sustainability of many things we buy.
It's not easy being green.
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How "The Nutcracker" became a holiday classic

by Tony Wagner
Dec 13, 2019
Tchaikovsky's ballet is a holiday institution and a big cash cow for dance companies. But it wasn't always that way.
"The Nutcracker" wasn't always a holiday tradition.
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How to send us a voice memo

by Tony Wagner
Dec 3, 2019
They're just as easy to submit as voicemails — once you know how to do it.
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Our economy has changed. Should our economic indicators change, too?

by Mitchell Hartman and Tony Wagner
Nov 26, 2019
That question stumped Kai and Molly on this week's "Make Me Smart." Here's the answer.
Don't count manufacturing out yet.
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How to handle a surprise hospital bill

by Tony Wagner and Marketplace Staff
Nov 21, 2019
Step one? Don't panic.
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What you need to know about the NCAA and paying student athletes

by Andy Uhler and Tony Wagner
Nov 13, 2019
This week on "Make Me Smart," we're talking about a longtime controversy that's starting to boil over. Here's a refresher.
The Virginia Cavaliers celebrate with the trophy after their 85-77 win over the Texas Tech Red Raiders during the 2019 NCAA men's Final Four National Championship game at U.S. Bank Stadium on April 08, 2019 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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