Posted by Matt Berger

For Marketplace, Monday, August 30, 2010

Time to sell that used car? Maybe. On today’s show find out why demand for pre-owned vehicles are driving up prices. Also: Companies opt to spend on acquisitions and mergers; Some public school systems still financially secure; Building New Orleans’ long-term future still a struggle; Preparing for a disaster; Should public transportation be free? And, who owns the Dodgers? Plus, these are the songs we played between segments:

• Orinoco Flow – EnyaBuy

• Faithful (Instrumental) – AnwarriorBuy

• Downbound Train – Bruce SpringsteenBuy

• Love is a Battlefield – Pat BenatarBuy