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The Tequila Effect

Oct 1, 2020

The Tequila Effect was a financial crisis triggered by Mexico's currency devaluation in 1994.

Vinyl Records

Sep 30, 2020

Vinyl records are more popular than CDs for the first time in decades.

Jeopardy!

Sep 29, 2020

Jeopardy has been on the air for more than 50 years.

School Choice

Sep 28, 2020

Betsy DeVos and others advocate for a policy known as school choice. So, what is it?

Pumpkin Spice Beer

Sep 25, 2020

Kai Ryssdal is not a fan of pumpkin spice, but he will drink a pumpkin beer if you donate to Marketplace.

Whole Grains

Sep 24, 2020

Those 100% whole grain products you guy probably aren't made with 100% whole grain.

HBCUs

Sep 23, 2020

VP candidate Kamala Harris attended an HBCU, which stands for Historically Black Colleges and Universities.

Negro Leagues Baseball

Sep 22, 2020

Negro League baseball was founded 100 years ago after the major leagues banned Black players.

Rosie the Riveter

Sep 21, 2020

Rosie the Riveter was one of about 5 million women who worked in defense factories in the U.S. during World War II.

Decorative Gourds

Sep 18, 2020

It's decorative gourd season, my friends. Let's talk about this growing business.

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