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Fannie, Freddie and the Fed
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Paddy Hirsch
Apr 2, 2010
The Federal Reserve said this week it will no longer buy mortgage backed securities from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Some people worry mortgage rates could rise as a result. Senior Editor Paddy Hirsch explains why.
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A chat with Paddy
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Scott Jagow
Mar 25, 2010
Thought you might like to read an interview with our very own Whiteboard editor Paddy Hirsch. He's featured at the Business Insider this week....
Morning Reading
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Scott Jagow
Mar 17, 2010
Top of the mornin' to ya. In honor of St. Patty's Day, I think we should start with Marketplace's own resident Irishman and his latest Whiteboard...
Subprime: A meaty explanation
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Paddy Hirsch
Feb 16, 2010
The Federal Housing Administration is being criticized for underwriting subprime loans, which critics say could lead to another wave of loan failures. Senior Editor Paddy Hirsch explains subprime lending and its inherent risks.
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Banks not lending? Baloney
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Scott Jagow
Jan 28, 2010
A Federal Reserve official said this week that "banks are still not lending." He also said access to credit remains difficult for households and...
Ratings conflict
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Paddy Hirsch
Jan 16, 2010
Ratings agencies are paid by the sellers of the securities they rate. Critics say there's a conflict of interest there. Senior Editor Paddy Hirsch explains.
Marketplace
What's with all the hostility?
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Scott Jagow
Nov 19, 2009
Perhaps you've been hearing about Kraft's hostile takeover bid for Cadbury or Barnes and Noble's "poison pill" defense to ward off a hostile bid. ...
For public good, not for profit.
Is free KFC chicken worth a long wait?
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Kai Ryssdal
Oct 22, 2009
After attempting a free grilled chicken dinner giveaway in May, Kentucky Fried Chicken is trying it again, hoping for better results. Kai Ryssdal talks to Marketplace Senior Editor Paddy Hirsch, who attended the first chicken run.
I told you so
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Scott Jagow
Oct 20, 2009
Not me, Brooksley Born. She gave "The Warning" in the late 90's that credit derivatives were dangerous and needed to be regulated. Tonight on PBS...