Aug 4, 2017

08/04/2017: The best of the best

We look back at some of our favorite stories. Brad K./Flikr

We've covered a lot of important stories over the past year. This weekend, we're revisiting some of our favorites. We look back at the key to sonic branding, wedding gift etiquette and the home health aide shortage. Plus, stories about how special investigations work, and a Marketplace Quiz with Eric Andre.

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The weird and wonderful world of elopements

by Austin Cross

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For a themed service or a whim, Great Officiants is open 24 hours.

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The Marketplace Quiz

Eric Andre takes the Marketplace Quiz

by Hayley Hershman

Sep 2, 2016

From curing back pain to making it in comedy, he's got the answers.

Eric Andre hosting his show, with his guest Hannibal Buress.

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The power of sound and selling

by Eliza Mills

Oct 6, 2016

Sonic branding is like a billboard for your ears.

A person looks at their cell phone as Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton speaks at the NAACP National Convention in Cincinnati, Ohio.

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Need a home health aide? Here's why finding one may be a challenge

by Marketplace Weekend Staff

May 1, 2017

Also, we want to hear from you: Do you or a family member need a home caregiver and can't find one? If you're a home caregiver, what's your industry like?

The home healthcare industry has a shortage of workers.

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What we pay for when we pay for a special investigation

by Eliza Mills

May 12, 2017

Taxpayers foot the bill for congressional and special counsel investigations, but where does the money go?

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We’ve covered a lot of important stories over the past year. This weekend, we’re revisiting some of our favorites. We look back at the key to sonic branding, wedding gift etiquette and the home health aide shortage. Plus, stories about how special investigations work, and a Marketplace Quiz with Eric Andre.

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