Feb 19, 2024

A radio host walks into a nudist colony

A sign for naturist village Cap d’Agde in 1975. -/AFP via Getty Images

In a story from the Marketplace archives, David Brancaccio brings us a report involving French bread, loose change and a whole lot of skin.

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Economic issues at the annual CPAC meeting

by Kimberly Adams

Feb 19, 2024

At the annual meeting of right-wing thinkers, economic issues such as tariffs and government spending are expected to be discussed.

Former President Donald Trump is slate to speak at this year's CPAC and has already said he wants another round of tariffs.

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The ol' credit-card-in-the-sock routine

by David Brancaccio

Newer technologies allow us to pay using smartphones, smartwatches or even the palms of our hands. But what could you do before such technologies existed … in a place where there aren’t any pockets? Today, we revisit a 1991 story in which Marketplace’s David Brancaccio explored and exposed the payment systems of Cap d’Agde, a naturist village and resort in France.

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David Brancaccio Host

Leanna Byrne Host, BBC

Kelly Silvera Executive Producer

Meredith Garretson Morbey Senior Producer

Erika Soderstrom Producer

Alex Schroeder Producer

Ariana Rosas Producer

Dylan Miettinen Digital Producer

Jesson Duller Media Producer

Nic Perez Director/Producer

James Graham Producer, BBC

Jo Critcher Producer, BBC

Naomi Rainey Producer, BBC

Lis Mahy Producer, BBC

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