Monday, September 7, 2009
In this show. . .
Kraft vying for British candy Cadbury
Despite the dire financial climate, Kraft is offering to buy British candy giant Cadbury for $16 billion. How can Kraft afford it? Stacey Vanek-Smith reports.
Fannie and Freddie one year later
Jeremy Hobson takes a look back at the government takeover of mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, a year ago today.
America's dirty work
Host Tess Vigeland talks to Mike Rowe, creator of the Discovery Channel's "Dirty Jobs" and the Web site "Mike Rowe Works." Both are dedicated to blue-collar workers.
Employers use recession to cut workers
The recession is providing a great cover for employers who have been looking to get rid of employees. Sally Herships reports on why some workers are getting the ax under the guise of a bad economy.
It's a recession baby!
Recessions can wreak havoc in people's lives. But some couples have decided to take the extra time the recession has given them to focus on their family. Tamara Keith reports.
Why we love or hate our work
Alain De Botton, author of "The Pleasures and Sorrows of Work," talks with Tess Vigeland about our modern relationship with work and how occupations help shape our identities.
Tess Vigeland's final note...
We're all familiar with the cost of college these days. Tuition just keeps going up, while students struggle to find jobs and loans.Penn State is looking in every campus nook for a way to help. So the university is asking the parents of students who were accepted into its honors program, if they might be able to donate back a portion of the $3,500 merit scholarship the students all receive.
So far 11 have responded yes, to the tune of $13,000. A similar effort last year generated more than $200,000 in donations.
Marketplace datebook for Tuesday, September 8, 2009
- President Obama addresses the nation's public schools, urging kids to stick with education. The speech will stream live on the White House Web site.
- Didn't get enough vacation this weekend? JetBlue's "All-You-Can-Fly" program takes off. Customers that bought a pass can book unlimited flights for a month.
- And 35 years ago on September 8th, President Gerald Ford pardoned President Nixon for his role in the Watergate scandal.
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You recently reported on a student loan option that was being offered as part of the government stimulus package, which is based on a person's income.... I was wondering if you could please let me know where to find this information. Thanks. Ethan, Minneapolis, MN Read Chris Farrell's answer »
