Marketplace Morning Report

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April 23, 2019 The cyber scams fooling global businesses
From the BBC World Service... The proportion of global firms reporting a cyber-attack has jumped. We ask the experts for advice. Then, following his landslide election victory in Ukrainian elections, comedian Volodymyr Zelenskiy must now turn his attention to following through on much-needed reforms. Plus, she's the 16-year-old activist who's inspired students around the world to demand action on climate change. We find out what makes Greta Thunberg tick. Today's show is sponsored by the Alliance for Lifetime Income, BitSight Technologies and Wordpress.
7 min
April 22, 2019 Who's killing the hotel room bathtub?
The price of crude oil hits a six-month high as U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo reinforces sanctions on Iran. The college class of 2019 is in for a way better and better-paying job market than people that got their diplomas a decade ago. Plus, hotels are saying good-bye to the bathtub. Today's show is sponsored by Acquia, Wasabi Hot Cloud Storage and Indeed.
8 min
April 22, 2019 Selling 'ugly produce' is proving to be fruitful
A new study finds American consumers are footing some of the costs of the U.S.-China tariff beef, at least when your washer is concerned. On Earth Day, we take a look at the program behind that ubiquitous Energy Star sticker on your appliances. Plus, the popularity of "ugly" or "imperfect produce" delivery services is growing, but are the touted environmental benefits being overstated? Today's show is sponsored by Acquia, Wasabi Hot Cloud Storage and Indeed.
8 min
April 22, 2019 Huawei issues first ever quarterly earnings… but why?
From the BBC World Service… Chinese tech giant Huawei unveiled first-quarter earnings that showed a 39% rise in revenue. But, as a private company, the firm isn't required to release the figures, so why did it? Then, Tesla sends a team to Shanghai after video appears to show one of its vehicles exploding in a car park. Plus, we take a look at China's 9-9-6 work model.
Today's show is sponsored by Acquia, Wasabi Hot Cloud Storage and Indeed.
7 min
April 22, 2019 Sometimes it takes a big prize to solve big tech problems
It's been called "'American Idol' for science geeks." The George Barley Water Prize will award $10 million to the team that develops the most promising technology to remove excess phosphorus from freshwater lakes and streams. Phosphorus pollution from chemical fertilizers and septic tanks has led to the growth of toxic blue-green algae in the Florida Everglades and elsewhere. Marketplace’s Amy Scott talked with Loren Parra, director of the George Barley Water Prize. She says the goal is to spark innovation.
Today's show is sponsored by Clickshare and Panopto.
8 min
April 19, 2019 Saving the former boom towns along historic Route 66
The number of new homes being built in the U.S. drops to its lowest level in two years. People owed money by nearly bankrupt Sears are suing the company's CEO in hopes of getting paid. Plus, Congress is considering renewing a grant to help the former boom towns along storied Route 66, which have turned into ghost towns over the decades. Today's show is sponsored by GAIN Capital Group and Wasabi Hot Cloud Storage.
7 min
April 19, 2019 What about that other government report?
A recent report finds the "new NAFTA" will benefit the U.S. economy. Amazon and Walmart are now accepting the modern version of food stamps. Plus, how are prisons dealing with the opioid epidemic? Today's show is sponsored by GAIN Capital Group and Wasabi Hot Cloud Storage.
8 min
April 19, 2019 Why preventative preservation funding can be challenging for historic buildings
From the BBC World Service… Employees of India's troubled Jet Airways are holding more demonstrations today in New Delhi. The company halted operations Thursday after failing to secure emergency funding. Then, we take you to St. Paul's Cathedral in London, a landmark that's been destroyed and rebuilt four times in its history, to chat about why funding preventative preservation and restoration efforts of historic buildings is so challenging.
Today's show is sponsored by GAIN Capital Group and Wasabi Hot Cloud Storage.
7 min
April 18, 2019 The U.S. is not taking the world's largest mobile operator's call
Consumers give the economy a much needed bump. China Mobile, the world largest cell mobile phone operator, wants to expand into the U.S., but regulators want to keep the state-owned company out. Plus, the movie industry is putting pressure on Georgia as lawmakers consider a bill restricting abortions. Today's show is sponsored by BitSight Technologies, Wasabi Hot Cloud Storage and Indeed.
7 min
April 18, 2019 Are black workers being left out of this economic boom?
By most indications, the U.S. economy is booming. However, workers of color are seeing fewer gains from this growth than their white counterparts. The video conferencing company Zoom goes public today, so why is the tech still so bad? Plus, electric vehicles are making a splash in China. Today's show is sponsored by BitSight Technologies, Wasabi Hot Cloud Storage and Indeed.
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