Mar 22, 2019

The legacy of the war on drugs

A homemade sign says "Think drugs gets you high give God a try," on a front lawn in Big Stone Gap, Virginia. The town in Wise County has been hit hard by the opioid epidemic. Julia Rendleman/Marketplace

How George H.W. Bush turbocharged the war on drugs. Plus, the latest home sales numbers and the struggle to fight extremism online.

Segments From this episode

The spring homebuying season could bring a change in the weather for buyers

by Amy Scott

Mar 22, 2019

Spring is officially here, and in addition to daffodils, there may be more “for sale” signs popping up on front yards. According to data out Friday from the National Association of Realtors, sales of existing homes rose nearly 12 percent last month. One month does not a trend make, but an increase in home sales […]

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My Economy

My Economy: Using the jobs you hate for creative fodder

by Maria Hollenhorst

Mar 22, 2019

Halle Butler hated working. Now she writes about it.

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Music from the episode

Soul Vibration J-Walk

Tessellate alt-J

Mystik Tash Sultana

Ch-Ching Chairlift

Mirage Toro y Moi

The team

Nancy Farghalli Executive Producer

Maria Hollenhorst Producer II

Sean McHenry Director & Associate Producer II

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