Tracey Samuelson

SHORT BIO

Tracey Samuelson is a former senior reporter for Marketplace.

What was your first job?

Working in a bread store at the peak of the anti-carb movement.

What do you think is the hardest part of your job that no one knows?

Cramming all the interesting information I find reporting into a few minutes.

In your next life, what would your career be?

ER doctor.

Fill in the blank: Money can’t buy you happiness, but it can buy you ______.

Lots of stuff from Amazon.

What’s your most memorable Marketplace moment?

That time I went to Hawaii ... on assignment.

Latest Stories (475)

Commercial drones have tailwind overseas

Mar 27, 2015
Facebook and Amazon are testing while American agencies finalize the rules.

Why borrowers turn to pricey payday loans

Mar 26, 2015
People need payday lenders because there is no alternative.
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Facebook seeks new friends in media companies

Mar 24, 2015
The company wants to cut content deals. Why? And who wins?

Tesla plans to launch 'autopilot' feature this summer

Mar 20, 2015
CEO Elon Musk said the company could push the feature as soon as June.

Gates and Bloomberg team up against smoking

Mar 19, 2015
Helping low and middle-income countries fight challenges from tobacco companies.

American Express launches multi-brand loyalty program

Mar 18, 2015
Collect points for paying your AT&T bill, redeem them for Hulu videos.

Status update: Facebook Messenger helps split the bill

Mar 18, 2015
The app adds the option to send and receive money between friends.

Chris Borland retires from NFL, citing brain concerns

Mar 17, 2015
The 49ers linebacker is 24 years old, with no serious head injuries yet.

Why are razor blades so expensive?

Mar 16, 2015
They're just strips of metal set in plastic, right?