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Tag Archives: Marketplace

Why Public Radio Works For Me

One of the things I’ve always loved about the public radio approach is the exploratory attitude the hosts/correspondents/commentators/reporters take when dealing with an unfamiliar topic. This effect is most pronounced when the person talking needs to explain the relevance of the subject. One of the greatest strengths of “Planet Money” is that the show’s staff [...]

Army seeks to make it work with fashion, instead of tactics, supplies, or being the Army.

 It’s very rare that bad puns in public radio headlines feel right to me. It’s even rarer that they strike me as being perfectly reasonable; even fitting.It’s rarer still that I have kind words for “Marketplace.” So it should go without mention that I kind of love the headline, “Army launches attack on fashion biz.” [...]

Public Media Round-up: I know you, I like you, I care about you.

Here are some stories not related to the election or the olympics that you may have missed this week: – People who don’t really know you on Facebook can’t handle rejection. Neither can your co-workers or ex-girlfriends. And the best part? They all look like Robert DiNiro.  (Though, I am inclined to agree with the [...]