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Apr 29, 2016

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Keith Rogers worked at the DPSS mail room when he was tapped to help make Larry Townsend's CD "Work Makes the Difference." Krissy Clark/Marketplace

Unpacking this week's business and economic news with the Weekly Wrap; the cost of California's impact on this election cycle; and introducing The Uncertain Hour, a podcast from the Marketplace Wealth & Poverty Desk that looks at the impact welfare reform 20 years after changes took place.

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The Conversation: Paid family leave

by Eliza Mills
Apr 29, 2016
Marketplace Weekend listeners weigh in on what paid family leave means to them.
Who should decide who gets paid family leave?
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Rovi buys TiVo for $1.1 billion

by Adriene Hill
Apr 29, 2016
The DVR pioneer holds a trove of valuable patents.
An TiVo remote circa 2007.
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The taxpayer-funded pop album all about welfare

by Marketplace Contributor
Apr 29, 2016
The motivational CD helped people in Riverside County find jobs — for a while.
Keith Rogers worked at the DPSS mail room when he was tapped to help make Larry Townsend's CD "Work Makes the Difference."
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California makes an expensive primary appearance

by Sabri Ben-Achour
Apr 29, 2016
At this point in the campaign season, the nominations are usually locked up.
US Republican presidential candidate Ted Cruz greets supporters during a rally at the Town and Country Resort and Convention Center on April 11, 2016 in San Diego, California.
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Weekly Wrap: Why the Fed hasn't raised interest rates again

by Kai Ryssdal
Apr 29, 2016
Catherine Rampell and John Carney join Kai to recap the week that was.
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Final Note

Finland is saving their postal service, one lawn at a time

by Kai Ryssdal
Apr 29, 2016
The country is cutting lawns to cut costs.
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Unpacking this week’s business and economic news with the Weekly Wrap; the cost of California’s impact on this election cycle; and introducing The Uncertain Hour, a podcast from the Marketplace Wealth & Poverty Desk that looks at the impact welfare reform 20 years after changes took place.

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