September 11, 2002 -- Daycare Dilemma
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None of the children at the Pentagon's daycare center were injured in the attack a year ago. Still, federal employees who entrust their kids to the centers where they work know there's the possibility that another attack could hurt thtem. The 1995 bombing of the Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City killed 19 children. From Marketplace's Work and Family Desk Stephen Henn reports on the daycare dilemma of govenrment employees.

September 11, 2002 -- John Steele Gordon on 9/11
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A year ago, one New Yorker commented on Marketplace that you can hit New York, but you can't keep it down. That commentator was business historian John Steele Gordon, and we asked him for his thoughts now.

September 10, 2002 -- Study in Leadership
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He is now, largely, out of the headlines, but one year ago then-NYC mayor Rudy Giuliani was everywhere. His actions that day have been widely praised. To some, he's a hero; to others, he's a study in leadership. Marketplace Morning Report host Kai Ryssdal talked with Giuliani biographer Andrew Kirtzman for some insight.

September 10, 2002 -- Empty Planes
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In the days before the one-year anniversary of the largest act of terrorism on American soil, many of the nation's airplanes are flying with only a few passengers on board. Steve Tripoli reports from Boston's Logan Airport.

September 10, 2002 -- 9/11 Airlines
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It took a $15 billion bailout by the federal government to save the U.S. airline industry after 9/11, but, amid a steady stream of airline layoffs, hard times for the industry are far from over. Marketplace correspondent John Dimsdale looks at the current state of air travel.

September 10, 2002 -- Air Traffic Controller
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Commentator Mike Styer had one of the toughest jobs on Sept. 11, last year. Moments after the World Trade Center Towers in New York collapsed, air traffic controllers were ordered to ground all airplanes. An unprecedented air traffic ban lasting several days went into effect soon after. Styer reflects on the momentous day.

September 10, 2002 -- 9/11 Insurance
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Terrorists toppled the World Trade Center on Sept. 11. In a ripple effect, the nation's airline industry and insurers took heavy blows as well. Lloyd's of London covered $9 billion in claims following the 9/11 catastrophe. Reporter Beatrice Black looks at how the insurance industry is currently faring.

September 10, 2002 -- 9/11 and Lincoln
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A year after commentator Benjamin Barber first appeared on Marketplace, the author of Jihad vs. McWorld: How Globalism and Tribalism Are Reshaping the World joins us again near the one-year anniversary of 9/11 to reflect on leadership in a changed world.

September 9, 2002 -- 9/11 and Security
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After 9/11, there was a lot of talk about making workplaces safer and more secure. Well, these days getting through the door of a financial securities firm is tougher, but not everyone agrees on the effectiveness of many of the safety upgrades. And, budgets may be putting limits on the security improvements. From New York, Marketplace's Judy Martin reports.

September 9, 2002 -- Terrorist Money Trail
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The Bush administration's anti-terror campaign focused on crippling terrorist activity worldwide by cutting off cash flow to terrorist operations. Marketplace correspondent Stephen Beard takes a look at the money trail a year after the crackdown.

September 9, 2002 -- 9/11 Small Business
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Although a number of small businesses in lower Manhattan folded up shop in the months following the Sept. 11 tragedy, many dug in and set upon the task of rebuilding. But many of the businesses find themselves in a slump, and have, out of necessity, started to cater to the booming post-9/11 tourist/consumer. Marketplace correspondent Sam Eaton looks at how the shops of lower Manhattan have adapted.

September 9, 2002 -- 9/11 Entertainment
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New York City serves as the backdrop to some of television s greatest sitcoms and movies. Last season's shows featured all the glamour of the Big Apple, but none of the real-life drama enveloping the city in the Sept. 11 aftermath. Marketplace Morning Report Host Tess Vigeland looks at the story Hollywood decided not to touch, and the impact of that absence on audiences.

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October 2, 2001
Today's Paper Trail
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Host David Brancaccio takes a look at newspaper business sections around the globe and what they've turned up on the search for the money trail.

Bioterrorism Preparations
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One of the fears under "what's next" is biochemical warfare. Health desk correspondent Helen Palmer has more on the stepped up efforts to prepare for an attack.

Bioterrorism Fearmongering
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The fear expressed about bioterrorism threats by members of Congress and the Bush Administration is uncharactertisically frank and some say it is merely fearmongering for the sake of higher military spending. Washington bureau chief John Dimsdale takes a closer look.

Muslim Fundraising
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Some American Muslim fundraising groups are under increased scrutiny by the U.S. government for fear some of the money ends up in the hands of terrorists. Sylvia Sansoni reports from New York City.

Stephen Hugh Jones
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Europeans have had high security at airports for years. Now Americans have new, more hassle-involved airport security that promises to be so time-consuming that it could put some airlines out of business. Stephen Hugh Jones of The Economist magazine ponders the long-term implications.

Spy Money
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Heather Szerlag reports on Congress wants the CIA to spend more money on spies. What does the agency need in terms of people?

October 1, 2001
Today's Paper Trail
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Host David Brancaccio takes a look at newspaper business sections around the globe and what they've turned up on the search for the money trail.

Traveling Professor
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His round-the-world trip ended just days before the attacks. Traveling NYU professor Mitch Stephens reflects on his global journey and the people he met.

Videoconferencing Boom
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With many Americans afraid to fly to meetings, the video conferencing industry is seeing a huge boom in business, as Jason Lopez reports.

A Market Recovery?
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Q&A with Maxine Shapiro, MMR market commentator, on how the events since Sept 11 have actually hastened a market recovery.

Anti-Muslim Abuse
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Sara Harris reports how the Muslim owners of business in the US have encountered anti-Muslim sentiment, verbal and physical, since the attacks against the US. How business initially suffered, and may be rebounding.

More From the Sloan Sessions
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Kai Ryssdal speaks with Newsweek's Alan Sloan about the federal efforts at stimulating the economy.

September 28, 2001
PR War
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The Bush Administration is waging a relatively creative war against Osama bin Laden, utilizing economic weapons as well as military ones. If the U.S. decided to use public relations as a weapon, commentator Richard Laermer has an idea of what a P.R. war would look like.

Cost of the Coalition
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While the growing global coalition could prove militarily strategic, the cost of getting some coalition members on board could be high. Karen Lowe reports.

Intifada Anniversary
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This weekend's one year anniversary of the Palestinian Intifada is already prompting violence in Israel. Steve McNally reports from Jerusalem.

Week on Wall Street
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The markets came back from a historically bad five-day period the week before. A talk with Texas Stockbroker David Johnson on the week on Wall Street.

Lloyds' Rates
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As a main insurer of World Trade Center businesses and property, Lloyd's of London announce premium rate hikes to balance their bottom line. Beatrice Black reports.

The Fear Economy
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When it comes to the economy, the only thing we have to fear is fear itself, according to Paul Krugman, author of the New York Times Magazine cover story this Sunday.

News as it Happens
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Q&A with Joe Garner, author of the book We Interrupt this broadcast, about the pivotal moment in US history when the media began commenting on - and Americans began watching - the news as it happened.

Simon Marks
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Q&A with Simon Marks, a journalist stationed for a long time in Russia, and who knows the politics and economics of the central Asian countries surrounding Afghanistan.

Vicious Circles
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A commentary from Robert Reich, former Secretary of Labor, on the vicious circle that begins when companies lay off workers, hurting things from consumer confidence to destabilized markets.

September 27, 2001
Kaplan Q&A
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Some television stations have kicked the irreverent program "Politically Correct" off the air. Did the September 11 attacks mark the end of irony? Host David Brancaccio talks with media analyst Martin Kaplan.

Workers Abroad
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Workers in another financial center are concerned about the terrorist threat in their part of the world. Tokyo Bureau Chief Jessica Smith talks to some of them.

Unemployment Insurance
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Commentator Robert Reich, former U.S. Secretary of Labor, raises concerns about the thousands of laid off workers who may be ineligible for unemployment benefits.

Health Insurance Hikes
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The changing times mean higher insurance costs. Will employers bear the burden for their workers? Helen Palmer reports.

Reservists
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Employers are facing the loss of workers called into active duty. Chris Richard reports on a new kind of labor problem.

Similar Terrorist Networks?
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With terrorism now a global target, groups like the Irish Republican Army are keeping a low profile. London bureau chief Stephen Beard looks at the similarities and differences between the IRA and Osama bin Laden's network.

Staying Awake
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Many Americans are literally losing sleep over the September 11 attacks. Tanya Ott reports.

September 26, 2001
Overinformed Citizenry
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The re-emergence of CNN in the wake of the terror attacks has millions of Americans tuning into the news again. To the bain of spouses and friends, commentator Sandra Tsing Loh says it has led to a whole new group of overinformed citizens.

Long and Costly
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Cheryl Glaser speaks with Simon Marks, as the US gears up for a "long" and "costly" (in the words of George W. Bush) war on terrorism. What lessons can the US learn from Russia's long involvement in Afghanistan?

War on Terrorism, War on Drugs
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Julie Small looks at Afghanistan's role in the heroin trade, and how the US war on terrorism could affect the war on drugs.

Costs of War
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Kai Ryssdal speaks with Stephen Schwartz on the economics of launching a war on terrorism.

September 25, 2001
Olympic Security
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Sporting events are some of the largest gatherings of people and as such have seen the biggest increases in security. A talk with Marketplace's Business of Sports analyst Ed Derse about the added security measures at events from NFL games to the 2002 Winter Olympics.

Economic Weapons
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The global coalition headed up by the U.S. is waging a war on the finances of terrorism. Just a day after the Bush Administration announced a move to freeze bin Laden's assets, London bureau chief Stephen Beard takes a look at the other economic weapons that could be used. With commentator David Manasian from The Economist.

Human Costs
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The grim task of assessing the economics of the human losses may be more difficult in this tragedy than it has been in the past. Adam Davidson reports on computing the human costs.

Travel as a Casualty
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The country is figuratively picking itself up and dusting itself off after the blows dealt on September 11. One of the most injured economic victims is the travel industry. Jessica Dial reports on the short-term outlook of the airlines, hotels, and travel agents.

Scott Donaton on Marketing Conflict
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Ever since the Vietnam War, the US has been reluctant to get involved in prolonged conflicts. President Bush will have to win the support of citizens to fight terrorism on the terms he has outlined. Cheryl Glaser speaks with Scott Donaton about how a government can, in effect, market a conflict.

Graham Ingham and the Economic Ripple Effect
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In its first week of trading since September 11, the stock market took a steep dive. Fears about the economy are widespread. Kai Ryssdal speaks with Graham Ingham of the Economist about how the economy was already trouble before the terrorists attacked.

September 24, 2001
Cultural Export
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While many Americans get their impression of people from the Middle East through CNN, commentator Adel Darwish says most in the Middle East get their impression of Americans from violent Hollywood movies and Madison Avenue imagery.

Arab Discrimination
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A simple plane trip has turned into a constant journey of suspicion for passengers who might look Arab. Karen Lowe looks at a new wave of discrimination against Arab-Americans.

Corporate Rebuilding
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Complete companies have to build from the bottom up after the attack. Jesse Hardman looks at how one company, AON, is recovering.

Environmental Fallout
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With heavy asbestos and cement dust still circulating in the New York City air, the environmental impact of the attack could be devastating. Environmental desk reporter Christy George has more.

Biochemical Warfare
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With revelations that some suspects may have been trying to distribute deadly chemicals with cropduster airplanes, health desk reporter Helen Palmer looks at the potential likelihood and effects of biochemical warfare.

Patriotic Spending
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Host Cheryl Glaser speaks with economist Gary Schilling about the concept of "patriotic" spending."

Annual Meetings
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The World Bank and the International Monetary Fund’s annual meetings - scheduled to have taken place in Washington D.C. - have been cancelled. If they can be postponed or cancelled, are the meetings really necessary?

Sloan on the Markets
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It's been an awful week for the economy this week, will next week be any better? Host Kai Ryssdal speaks to Alan Sloan of Newsweek.

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