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Jordan Mangi

Assistant Digital Producer

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Jordan is an assistant digital producer for Marketplace. She's based in Chicago.

Previously, Jordan was a digital intern at Marketplace. (And she is happy to be back!) A graduate of Northwestern University, Jordan worked at the Daily Northwestern as a managing editor, audio editor and reporter. She is also a proud alumna of Girls Write Now.

Before working in journalism, Jordan had many other jobs that involved a lot of talking to strangers, including ice cream scooper, campus tour guide and children's theater director.

Latest Stories (14)

Election 2024

What to know about Harris and Trump’s tariff campaign promises

by Jordan Mangi
Nov 4, 2024
American consumers bear the brunt of tariffs — despite what the former president has said on the campaign trail.
Former president Donald Trump speaks at a campaign event in Raleigh, North Carolina, the day before the 2024 election. At this rally, Trump announced that if elected he would impose tariffs on goods from Mexico to pressure the nation into securing the border it shares with the U.S.
Ryan M. Kelly/AFP via Getty Images
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Election 2024

Delegates spend thousands to go to the Democratic National Convention

by Jordan Mangi
Aug 21, 2024
Attending the national convention as a delegate can be a once-in-a-lifetime experience, but it comes at a price.
Over 4,000 delegates to this year's DNC will have to pay their own way to the convention in Chicago, or fundraise to make the trip possible.
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Animal shelters had a strong 2020. Then came the affordable housing crisis.

by Jordan Mangi
May 14, 2024
Rescues and shelters are taking “proactive” action to keep pets that have a home in their home.
Dogs receive vaccines at a clinic hosted by the Wisconsin Humane Society. Free and low-cost vet clinics are one way animal rescues are helping with the rising cost of owning pets.
Courtesy Wisconsin Humane Society
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In the “girl” era, are women really splurging for fun?

by Jordan Mangi
Feb 29, 2024
Economic disadvantages like the wealth gap persist, despite talk of the “she-conomy."
Since the pandemic began, single women and other lower-wealth groups saw larger percentage gains in their wealth than their higher-wealth counterparts. Hernández Kent said that’s primarily because it’s easier to double a small amount of money.
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Econ teachers want you to know that economics is all about decision making

by Jordan Mangi
Nov 6, 2023
For National Economic Education Month, we asked high school teachers what they hope students take away from their economics class.
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Why do some states still have a grocery tax?

by Jordan Mangi
Sep 6, 2023
The poorest Americans spend the largest share of their paychecks on food at home.
Across the U.S., state grocery taxes can range from less than 1% to 7% on non-prepared foods.
Elijah Nouvelage
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This holiday season, things are looking up for performing arts organizations

by Jordan Mangi
Dec 16, 2022
Classics like "The Nutcracker" and "A Christmas Carol" bring needed ticket revenue to arts nonprofits.
Joffrey Ballet's "The Nutcracker" at the Lyric Opera in Chicago.
Photo Credit Todd Rosenberg
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For bars and restaurants across the U.S., the World Cup is bringing in revenue and new fans

by Jordan Mangi
Dec 8, 2022
Businesses are extending hours, serving coffee and bringing out extra TV screens to meet World Cup demand.
Fans watch the U.S. vs. Netherlands game at Round Trip Brewing Co. in Atlanta, Georgia. The brewery has been opening early to screen some World Cup matches.
Photo Courtesy William Rudolph
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Can Mastodon replace Twitter or is it a different beast?

by Jordan Mangi
Nov 18, 2022
Looking for a Twitter alternative, over a million people have recently signed up for Mastodon, a non-profit open source social media service.
Mastodon gets its name from a prehistoric mammoth-like animal.
Courtesy Mastodon
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From gifts to flights, it’s best to buy early this holiday season

by Jordan Mangi
Nov 4, 2022
Advice from experts on how to maximize your money when it comes to the holidays.
This holiday season, some retailers are holding early bird sales ahead of the Black Friday shopping weekend.
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