Marketplace for Wednesday, October 7, 2015
Oct 7, 2015

Marketplace for Wednesday, October 7, 2015

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Global trade, early childhood education and a talk with Ben Carson.

Segments From this episode

Study questions value of Tennessee preschool program

Oct 7, 2015
Old-school academics could explain lagging students. Critics say report is flawed.

Here's a plan: plant trees, mine coal

Oct 7, 2015
As coal mines in the U.S. close, an entrepreneur has a plan to pair mines with carbon sinks.

A scary season for pumpkins

Oct 7, 2015
Also, let's stop with the whole pumpkin spice craze.

Monsanto loss grows amid commodities slump

Oct 7, 2015
Lower prices pinch everyone from farmers to agribusiness giants.

Dr. Ben Carson on the economy, taxes and debt

Oct 7, 2015
In one of his only in-depth interviews about the economy, Carson laid out his plan.
Dr. Ben Carson
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How the TPP will drive domestic reform in Asia

Oct 7, 2015
Leaders in Japan and Vietnam now have cover for unpopular economic overhauls.

Just how much will that VW recall cost?

Oct 7, 2015
$7.3 billion apparently won't be enough for the recall that may start in January.
 Volkswagen's new boss said the auto giant would need more than a year to fix all its pollution-cheating cars. 
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Full interview: Dr. Ben Carson on the economy

Nov 17, 2015
Read the transcript and hear the full interview.

Global trade, early childhood education and a talk with Ben Carson.

Music from the episode

Rock Your Body Justin Timberlake
Rock Your Body Justin Timberlake
Fever The Black Keys
Fever The Black Keys
She Wolf Shakira
She Wolf Shakira
Fidelity Regina Spektor
Fidelity Regina Spektor