Feb 24, 2023

Funding the Ukrainian cultural resistance

An actress at work in an underground shelter in Mykolaiv, Ukraine. Dimitar Dilkoff/AFP via Getty Images

Actors, dancers and other artists in Ukraine say they are determined to protect their national identity from Russian aggression. Plus, a warning to banks about crypto.

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The Weekly Wrap

“Marketplace” host Amy Scott chats with Catherine Rampell at the Washington Post and Sudeep Reddy at Politico about the latest inflation figures from the PCE price index, the housing market and more of this week’s economic news.

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Federal regulators warn banks on crypto: Be careful

by Kimberly Adams

Feb 24, 2023

Three agencies aim to keep traditional banks from getting too involved in cryptocurrency, which has lost value and seen corporate meltdowns.

Although the Federal Reserve and other agencies are not imposing new regulations on cryptocurrency, their joint statement highlights liquidity risks.

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Phillip Rollins, owner of Offbeat, wants to attract more college students and give them a place to hang out.

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A Year of War

Ukrainian artists look abroad for help as they defend their culture against Russian invasion

by Stephen Beard

Feb 24, 2023

Actors, dancers, singers and theater producers in Ukraine say they are determined to protect their national identity from Russian aggression.

Musicians perform during a candlelight concert in Kyiv on Dec. 1. Despite the Russian onslaught, Ukrainian artists are doing what they can to keep their culture alive.

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Music from the episode

How's It Wrong Toro y Moi

Brea Oddissee

Forget Your Name spring gang, Vincent Vega

Fishin' Takenobu

Nothing Breaks Like a Heart Mark Ronson, Miley Cyrus

The team

Nancy Farghalli Executive Producer

Maria Hollenhorst Producer II

Andie Corban Producer I

Sarah Leeson Producer I

Sean McHenry Director & Associate Producer II

Richard Cunningham Associate Producer I

Dylan Miettinen Associate Digital Producer

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