Marketplace Weekend for Friday, March 13, 2015
Mar 12, 2015

Marketplace Weekend for Friday, March 13, 2015

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On this week's episode, Marketplace and our partners at the BBC head to China for the next segment of our Six Routes series. We've got stories that try to push through through the opaque, and pull back the curtain. The road to comfort and prosperity is rarely an easy one, for people, for nations, and for technology. We go from the Chinese economy to the mysteries of Scientology. Plus, a former FBI agent reveals the secrets behind a great first impression. Turns out it's all about body language. 

Segments From this episode

Two profiles of China's economy

Mar 13, 2015
China's richest man and a Shanghai fishmonger connect the dots in China's economy.
Zhang Wenquan's twin daughters.
Rob Schmitz/Marketplace

My money story: When family values battle happiness

Mar 13, 2015
What does growing up in New York's Chinatown teach you about money?

'Going Clear' explores the finances of Scientology

Mar 13, 2015
Alex Gibney and Lawrence Wright talk about their new HBO film

The music industry's cassette comeback

Mar 13, 2015
Super fans are driving music purchases.

On this week’s episode, Marketplace and our partners at the BBC head to China for the next segment of our Six Routes series. We’ve got stories that try to push through through the opaque, and pull back the curtain. The road to comfort and prosperity is rarely an easy one, for people, for nations, and for technology. We go from the Chinese economy to the mysteries of Scientology. Plus, a former FBI agent reveals the secrets behind a great first impression. Turns out it’s all about body language.