Marketplace Scratch Pad

My weekly podcast, After the Bell, is now available. Today, I talk to Henry Blodget of the Business Insider about the bad deal taxpayers are...

This week, Marketplace is taking a special look at the issues surrounding climate change. Whatever your beliefs about that issue, I think you'll...

No, Tim Geithner hasn't been replaced. He just seemed different this week, like maybe the guy testifying to Congress was an imposter wearing a Tim...

Happy Friday. A selection of thought-provoking prose for you this morning:...

Still excited about health care reform? Anyone? Anyone? Today's unveiling of an $894 billion House bill that includes a public option was met...

There are few, if any, boundaries on what Wal-Mart might offer its customers. The retailer has started selling caskets on its website. While some...

Like a linebacker going for a tackle, we're trying wrap our arms around the GDP number out today. The government said the economy grew at a 3.5%...

Good morning. Despite all the bailouts, banks still aren't lending. Plus, remembering when the Fed was boring, and the need for airline pilots to...

A new report says even though new laws are coming soon, credit card companies are nowhere close to complying with the stricter regulations....

I watched "It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown" last night, and I couldn't help but think the Peanuts were performing a sketch about bailouts and...