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Maria Hollenhorst is based in Los Angeles, California.
She produces content for Marketplace’s flagship broadcast including host interviews, economic explainers, and personal stories for the “Adventures in Housing” and “My Economy” series. Her work has been recognized by the Association for Business Journalists Best in Business Awards.
When not making radio, she can be found hiking, skiing, jogging, roller-blading, or exploring this beautiful world. Originally from Salt Lake City, Utah, she wound her way into journalism after graduating from the University of Utah. She has a deep appreciation for trees.
Latest Stories (443)
Phoenix’s semiconductor boom was supposed to change their lives, but did it?
Aug 15, 2024
Months after completing a semiconductor technician training course, two workers share their stories.
How one family business kept old things running for 82 years
Aug 12, 2024
The Schulze family fixed appliances and home furnishings in Richmond, Texas for 82 years.
A former projectionist remembers his reel life
Aug 8, 2024
Projectionists wrangle miles of film for some movie screenings.
What female entrepreneurs of the 19th century can teach us about the modern economy
by
Kristin Schwab
and Maria Hollenhorst
Aug 7, 2024
Economic researcher Ruveyda Nur Gozen analyzed 3,589 women-owned manufacturing businesses from the 1800s.
How economics impact Olympic achievement
by
Amy Scott
and Maria Hollenhorst
Aug 1, 2024
A country's athletic infrastructure as well as subsidies and citizens' health influence medal counts. Economist Veronika Dolar weighs in.
Temp worker employment is falling. What does that mean for the U.S. economy?
Jul 31, 2024
While decreasing numbers of temporary workers can be a leading recession indicator, economists say this time might be different.
Ex-inventory clerk ticks off memories of counting merchandise
Jul 26, 2024
Before barcodes and electronic management systems, there were inventory clerks with pens and clipboards.
“Horses blink”: An equestrian sports journalist unwinds memories of 35-millimeter film
Jul 24, 2024
L.A. Berry, a longtime equestrian sports journalist, remembers the attire, hassles and camaraderie of the pre-digital age.
How this Idaho entrepreneur gives feed bags new life
Jul 23, 2024
Jodi Gebarowski learned to reduce, reuse, and recycle from her grandmother. Now she’s turned that into a business.
What happens to Biden’s industrial policy initiatives now?
by
Kai Ryssdal
, Heather Long
and Maria Hollenhorst
Jul 22, 2024
Companies have made big investments in response to those policies. That’s not easy to roll back, says Heather Long of The Washington Post.