SHORT BIO
Katie Long is a former producer for Marketplace Morning Report. She planned news coverage for the daily show in addition to producing host interviews and series, such as Pro Tool and Brain Drain.
Katie started with Marketplace in 2012 working for the digital team in New York. By 2013, she was directing Marketplace Morning Report and Marketplace Tech in Los Angeles. A recent highlight from her field work includes producing a weeklong series exploring the ways New Orleans’ business community and schools have changed since Hurricane Katrina. Prior to Marketplace, Katie freelanced for Slate, WNYC and New York Magazine.
Katie graduated from Duke University, majoring in public policy, with minors in chemistry and political science.
Latest Stories (148)
Everything you need to know about CISPA
by
David Brancaccio
and Katie Long
Apr 19, 2013
CISPA passed in the House of Representatives. But what is the bill and what will it do for privacy and data?
How to help those in Boston: #BostonHelp and other resources
by
Katie Long
Apr 16, 2013
A list of how you can assist those in Boston, whether you're nearby or from afar.
Has Marissa Mayer's acquire-to-hire strategy for Yahoo paid off?
by
Sabri Ben-Achour
and Katie Long
Apr 16, 2013
Since becoming Yahoo CEO last summer, Marissa Mayer has embarked on a takeover strategy: Buy companies to get their talent. As Yahoo reports earnings, we find out if it worked.
Happy Tax Day! How to avoid an audit, top scams, and taxing poetic
by
Katie Long
Apr 15, 2013
The deadline for filing income taxes is today, and while a third of Americans like doing their taxes and some are even inspired to write poetry, many find the process more complicated than ever.
Coachella tech: 8 apps to pack for summer concerts
by
David Brancaccio
and Katie Long
Apr 12, 2013
If you're going to Coachella, you'll want to pack some tech supplies to capture the moment and stay connected. Here are 8 apps to try out this season.
Mayor Bloomberg is "nobody's puppet." But is he a muppet?
by
Katie Long
Apr 2, 2013
Michael Bloomberg says he can't be bought by special interests, but a cozy relationship with Miss Piggy suggests he may bow to 'festive interests.'
Top 10 reasons why Marketplace trumps Wait, Wait ... Don't Tell Me!
by
Katie Long
Mar 21, 2013
This past Monday, Southern California Public Radio (KPCC), created a March Madness bracket to finally determine the top dog of the public radio world. In round two, it's Marketplace versus Wait, Wait ... Don't Tell me!
Headline writers turn Lululemon's yoga pants into lemonade
by
Katie Long
Mar 19, 2013
Lululemon shares were down this morning after the yoga-apparel maker announced yesterday that some of its pants are see-through due to a supplier mistake.
5 things you need to know about Cyprus' economy
by
Katie Long
Mar 18, 2013
As Cyprus debates a controversial bailout plan to tax savings accounts, here are the five things you need to know about Cyprus, its economy, and why it is important to the global economic recovery.
Wine in a box? Soup in a pouch? A brief history
by
Katie Long
Feb 20, 2013
Packaged food makers are giving new meaning to thinking outside the box. Everyone from Campbell's to Cadbury is ditching cans, bottles, cups and containers and getting in on the pouch parade.