Thursday, February 4, 2010
In this show. . .
Toyota's woes filter down to dealer
As Toyota's problems continue, dealers are stuck with inventory hanging around and having to fix customers' cars. Brett Neely reports on how the automaker's issues are affecting one dealership.
Health spending continues to soar
U.S. spending on health care hit an estimated $2.5 trillion in 2009, and taxpayers are footing more of that bill than anyone thought. Gregory Warner reports.
Heinz squeezes out new ketchup packet
Heinz is replacing the little foil squeeze packets you find at fast-food restaurants with a new packet they call "Dip & Squeeze." Mitchell Hartman reports.
A friend request from the U.S. gov't
The government is delving into social networking sites like Facebook and Twitter to solve crimes and recruit soldiers. But it's not clear what guidelines government agencies have to follow. Nancy Marshall Genzer reports.
Apple looks ahead by ditching Flash
Apple's hugely popular devices don't run Adobe Flash, which is causing tension between the two companies. Why would apple shun Flash? Commentator Farhad Manjoo offers a few ideas.
A storyteller's take on finance
Fiction writer John Lanchester talks with Kai Ryssdal about his book, "I.O.U.," and the true-life story about what has happened to the global banking system over the past few years.
More Americans face underemployment
Nearly nine million Americans are underemployed -- people who have had their hours reduced, work part time or are on contract. Thanks to the recession, this group has never been bigger. Dan Bobkoff reports.
Final note: Trading stock for food
In this final note, Kai Ryssdal reviews a new practice a New York restaurant is undertaking: trading stock certificates for food. But not all shares will you buy a steak.
Marketplace datebook for Friday, February 5, 2010
- In Washington, the Labor Department reports on the employment situation for January.
- Dentists across the country provide free services to children from low-income families during the annual Give Kids a Smile program, sponsored by the American Dental Association.
- And these kids may soon need a dentist. It's Bubble Gum Day. Kids raise money for charity by paying to chew gum in school.
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