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News
Marketplace
Marketplace (PM)
Week of October 31
On October 31, our special series starts with a show focused on one street in Buffalo and what it reveals about the current economic moment.
We heard deeply personal stories about how folks are trying to stretch their income…trying to switch careers…trying to run a family business when you can’t give one of your employees—your daughter—a raise. After a decade of sluggish wage growth, the lowest-paid workers are finally earning more, but at the same time, the cost of living is going up. As the Fed tries to slow the economy down, we’ll talk to business owners, workers, and regular people in Buffalo, NY to help our listeners understand this economic moment.
Listeners will hear/learn about what the economy looks like for—
- Small business owners along Elmwood Avenue (Buffalo’s main business street).
- A large employer with a range of employees across the income spectrum.
- Fixed-income shoppers at FeedmoreWNY farm market truck.
- A range of workers with first-person narrative and vox.
- A small manufacturing co experimenting with new ways to attract and retain workers.
Marketplace Tech
- Oct 31: A look at the future of content moderation and advertising on Twitter, (assuming the Elon Musk deal goes through as expected on Friday of this week).
- Nov 2: An examination on the state of voting technology for people who are disabled.
- Nov 3: We’ll look at Netlix’s new revenue model—advertising and commercials—and talk about whether and how that could affect the streaming experience that users have grown accustomed to.
On Point
- Oct 31: With less than two weeks to go before the midterm elections, candidates are making their final pitches to voters. We’ve been hearing a lot about the highly contentious races in Pennsylvania, Georgia and Ohio but today we focus on Colorado, Michigan, and Nevada; three states that aren’t in the spotlight as much but where the stakes are just as high for voters there. (Anthony Brooks hosts)
- Nov 4: President Biden’s plan to offer many American some relief from their student loan debt doesn’t address the issue of why a college education in the US has become so expensive. Since 1970, in-state tuition has soared by more than 2000%, while the average student loan debt has gone up by more than 300%. There seems to be little incentive for colleges to keep costs down and play a bigger role in reversing the student loan crisis. We explore some solutions with top education experts and a sitting University President.
BBC World Service
The Real Story – Why the US mid-terms matter
Broadcast Window: Oct 28 – Nov 11, 2022
Join The Real Story and our partners in Michigan, Arizona and California as we delve into some of the key issues driving this year’s race – the cost of living, abortion rights and the perceived threat to democracy. This is the first time in which US stations are reporting for the BBC’s broad international audiences.
Ritula Shah is joined by Rick Pluta, Senior Capitol Correspondent at Michigan Public Radio Network MPRN, Ben Giles, Senior Editor KJZZ Phoenix 91.5FM and Marisa Lagos, political correspondent for KQED in California.
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Arts and Culture
The Splendid Table
New episode – November 4
- This week Francis is answering your questions with help from the dynamic duo of Sohla and Ham El-Waylly, hosts of the New York Times Cooking show Mystery Menu. Then, restaurateur Will Guidara joins us with advice on how to be a great host. His new book is Unreasonable Hospitality: The Remarkable Power of Giving People More Than They Expect.
Timely Selections
Shareable video of the week
All BBC affiliated stations have access to rights-cleared videos produced by the BBC. Use these videos to bolster your social platforms. Set up your account to access the BBC Media Partner Centre and explore the library of videos!
People Fixing the World: The ikea-style flat-pack home for refugees
- Description: Better Shelter have made thousands of flat-pack homes for refugees around the world. Supported by the Ikea Foundation, the charity aims to improve on the canvas tents in which millions of displaced people have to live. Find out more on the People Fixing the World podcast Reporter – Myra Anubi Syria Camera – Ali Haj Suleiman Produced by Richard Kenny & Farhana Haider.
- Suggested social copy: A flat-pack home made to help provide shelter for displaced refugees.
- Duration: 2 minutes 41 seconds
Questions? Please contact your Station Representative.
APM Presents special of the week
Giving Thanks
Broadcast Window: Nov 3 – 27, 2022
Length: One hour & Two hours
Giving Thanks sounds the way Thanksgiving feels: inviting, warm, and festive. No clichés about pilgrims and pumpkin pies. Instead, it’s a contemporary, thoughtful celebration of spirit of the holiday. For listeners, whether they’re up early in the kitchen, on the road to a family gathering, or relaxing after the feast, Giving Thanks provides the perfect atmosphere for Thanksgiving: the warmth of great music, and truly memorable words. Questions? Please contact your Station Representative.