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Andy Uhler

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Andy Uhler is the former Texas-based reporter for Marketplace, based in Austin.

He joined Marketplace team from the Texas Standard, an hour-long news program produced at KUT in Austin, Texas. Prior to that, he was a natural resources policy analyst at the Texas Legislature as part of a global policy studies master’s program at the University of Texas at Austin. He was also the senior producer for the music journalism program Texas Music Matters, and he worked as a co-host for NPR Music’s festival coverage.

Andy's reporting tended to focus on the energy industry and agriculture in Texas. Every now and again, though, he got to report on sports. When that happened, don't be surprised if the Dallas Cowboys, Texas Rangers or Dallas Mavericks entered the conversation.

Episodes by Andy (100)

Make Me Smart | Episode 814

It's time to talk about climate reparations

Nov 11, 2022
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Make Me Smart | Episode 813

Crypto world is reeling

Nov 10, 2022
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Make Me Smart | Episode 809

Oil industry: Help wanted

Nov 4, 2022
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Marketplace Morning Report

The specter of inflation haunts this week's Fed meeting

Oct 31, 2022
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Make Me Smart | Episode 804

Gambling on politics?

Oct 28, 2022
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Make Me Smart | Episode 803

The climate crisis vs. the energy crisis

Oct 27, 2022
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Marketplace Morning Report

The U.K. has a new prime minister

Oct 24, 2022
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How the "anxiety economy" has shifted tastes toward non-alcoholic beverages

Oct 24, 2022
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Marketplace Morning Report

Farmers of color were promised relief money. Where is it?

Aug 22, 2022
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Marketplace Morning Report

Local news, brought to you by your friendly neighborhood oil company

Aug 22, 2022
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Gas prices can differ wildly around the globe. Why is that?

by Andy Uhler
Jun 9, 2022
You can count taxes and subsidies among the reasons.
There are several factors that go into why the price for gas can be so different from country to country.
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Coal prices are way up and long-term commitments from customers are hard to find

by Andy Uhler
Jun 2, 2022
Traditionally, when coal prices spike, many plants switch to natural gas. But with natural gas prices at record highs too, some power providers are at a loss.
A bird flies by emissions from a coal plant in Ohio in 2019. Coal prices in central Appalachia have already more than doubled over the past year.
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Why OPEC might decide to take a break from its alliance with Russia

by Andy Uhler
Jun 1, 2022
Russia is the world's third-largest oil producer — such a decision won't be made lightly.
The relationship between Russia and the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries has always been contentious.
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Will a tight labor market make it easier for formerly incarcerated people to get hired?

by Andy Uhler , Chris Farrell and Erika Soderstrom
May 30, 2022
"Second-chance hiring" is on the rise, but those with criminal records still face significant barriers to employment.
"Second-chance hiring" is on the rise, but those with criminal records still face significant barriers to employment.
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A 3-pronged approach to adopting clean power

by Andy Uhler , Rose Conlon and Meredith Garretson
May 30, 2022
In a new book, "Confronting Climate Gridlock," Rice University’s Daniel Cohan says technological innovation is only one piece of the puzzle.
In a new book, "Confronting Climate Gridlock," Rice University’s Daniel Cohan says technological innovation is only one piece of the puzzle.
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Energy stocks are now the belle of the Wall Street ball

by Andy Uhler
May 24, 2022
Energy investors have profited as prices climbed. But companies hesitate to boost production, even though costs weigh on consumers.
The sun rises behind an oil storage facility in Cushing, Oklahoma. High energy prices raise costs across the economy.
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U.S. oil refiners' margins smash records, but few plan to build more plants

by Andy Uhler
May 23, 2022
"Crack spreads" are higher than ever. But investors aren't interested in dumping money into fossil fuel expansion.
A "COVID hangover" is keeping the price of gas high, one expert says.
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Renewable energy is contributing a lot of power to the Texas grid

by Andy Uhler
May 23, 2022
Despite being doubted for intermittency, wind and solar are delivering a lot of the state's electricity supply.
Renewable energy is becoming increasingly viable in Texas.
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COVID-19

Zoom grew like crazy during the pandemic. Now what?

by Andy Uhler
May 23, 2022
The company known for its video conferencing platform is sitting on a lot of cash. Some investors are wondering where the company can go from here.
Like Peloton, a lot of folks who were going to buy Zoom products already have by now.
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Car buffs want to turn classic rides into EVs. These Southern California businesses are making it happen.

by Andy Uhler
May 19, 2022
Electrifying classic cars could cut exhaust emissions and reduce the number of cars that end up landfills.
A gas-powered Ford Bronco is being converted to an electric vehicle at Zero Labs in Los Angeles.
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