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Marketplace Weekend for Friday, May 22, 2015
May 21, 2015

Marketplace Weekend for Friday, May 22, 2015

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On this episode of Marketplace Weekend, we take a look at exclusivity in the economy, our lives and our wallets. Lizzie speaks with Jon Tafferbest known as host of the reality series "Bar Rescue" on Spike about how to build an exclusive bar. Joshua Tilliman, better known as Father John Misty, talks about the exclusive radius clauses in his contracts. Later, Dr. Molly Coye, chief innovation officer at UCLA Health, talks with Lizzie about the changing landscape of healthcare and whether it's making medicine more accessible, and personal finance columnist Michelle Singletary discusses the best ways to build and maintain a good credit score. Plus, Marketplace's Tracey Samuelson talks about spoilers (and how to avoid them) and preserving an exclusive story. 

Segments From this episode

Making credit more accessible — and less exclusive

May 21, 2015
Changing FICO criteria may benefit renters and those with medical debt.

Exclusivity in the changing medical landscape

May 21, 2015
In the time of the ACA, telehealth and concierge doctors, is medicine becoming more exclusive or more accessible?

The art of keeping — or spoiling — a TV secret

May 22, 2015
Spoiler alert! Sometimes we enjoy knowing the ending in advance.

Father John Misty, song and dance man

May 22, 2015
Musicians play a lot of shows, and they come with strings attached.

How elite students get elite jobs

May 22, 2015
Why people from exclusive or affluent backgrounds often land the most prestigious jobs.

On this episode of Marketplace Weekend, we take a look at exclusivity in the economy, our lives and our wallets. Lizzie speaks with Jon Tafferbest known as host of the reality series “Bar Rescue” on Spike about how to build an exclusive bar. Joshua Tilliman, better known as Father John Misty, talks about the exclusive radius clauses in his contracts. Later, Dr. Molly Coye, chief innovation officer at UCLA Health, talks with Lizzie about the changing landscape of healthcare and whether it’s making medicine more accessible, and personal finance columnist Michelle Singletary discusses the best ways to build and maintain a good credit score. Plus, Marketplace’s Tracey Samuelson talks about spoilers (and how to avoid them) and preserving an exclusive story.