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Alex Schroeder

"Marketplace Morning Report" Producer

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Alex is a producer for the “Marketplace Morning Report.” He's based in Queens, New York.

Alex joined Marketplace in 2020, working as MMR's digital producer. After a little over a year, he became the show's overnight producer, getting up far before the crack of dawn to put together the day's newscasts with the host and team. Now, he works daylight hours, preparing interviews for the following morning and producing long-term specials and series.

Before Marketplace, Alex worked on several national public radio shows produced out of WBUR in Boston. He was both a radio and digital producer with “On Point,” “Here & Now” and “Only a Game.” Alex also worked at The Boston Globe after graduating from Tufts University.

Alex's interests outside of work tend to fall into one of two categories: film or soccer. (Come on Arsenal!) He’s always looking for ways to cover the economics of entertainment and sports on the “Marketplace Morning Report.”

Latest Stories (405)

Is extreme heat changing where people live and work in the U.S.?

New research suggests that the historical trend of people moving from colder to warmer states could reverse given climate change.
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The CHIPS Act and Inflation Reduction Act — 2 years on

Heather Boushey, a member of the White House's Council of Economic Advisers, on the results of the legislation so far.
"We've now seen announcements of $900 billion of private sector investment all across the country," said Heather Boushey, a member of the White House's Council of Economic Advisers.
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It's easier now to pull emergency money from a retirement account

You can take out up to $1,000 without penalty if your employer offers the option, thanks to a recent law.
A new federal law makes it easier to pull money from retirement accounts in financial emergencies.
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Will the EU follow the U.S. on economic policy and China?

The European Union relies heavily on China for technologies and products needed for the clean energy transition.
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A look at part of Amazon's $1.2 billion on-the-job training investment

Amazon has pledged to spend $1.2 billion to provide free skills training to about 300,000 Amazon employees.
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What are J.D. Vance's economic views?

Ohio Senator J.D. Vance is a proponent of economic populism, which sets him apart from the traditional Republican establishment.
"The extent to which J.D. Vance is a major player in policymaking remains to be seen," explains the Cato Institute's Scott Lincicome.
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How World War I shaped labor force participation for women

New research finds that more women entering clerical work during World War I changed gender norms for years to come.
Labor shortages during World War I created job opportunities in the federal government for women, especially in clerical work. Above, soldiers at the Battle of Verdun in France in 1916.
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Final rules for Pregnant Workers Fairness Act go into effect

The chair of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission discusses the needs and obligations of pregnant workers and their employers.
The new legislation requires employers to provide “reasonable accommodations” for pregnant workers or those dealing with childbirth-related situations.
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When ancestry tests reveal more than genetics

Special correspondent Lee Hawkins shares his experience finding new family with online genetics tests — and reconciling fraught history.
"The truth is, we can't really change the past, but we can affect the present and the future," says Lee Hawkins, who learned from a genetics test that nearly a fifth of his DNA is from Wales.
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How the Dawes Act cratered Native American wealth for generations

Under the Dawes Act of 1887, Native Americans lost more than 90 million acres of tribal land, which were sold to non-Native citizens.
Above, a 1911 advertisement for lands sold by the United States Department of the Interior.
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