When did Marketplace radio program first air?
Marketplace first broadcast on the 2nd of January, 1989. It was founded by James Russell in Long Beach, California, initially affiliated with KLON-FM at Cal State Long Beach.
Questions about Marketplace (radio program)
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Who hosts Marketplace on American Public Media?
Kai Ryssdal has hosted Marketplace since 2005. David Brancaccio hosts the Marketplace Morning Report, a role he has held since 2013.
How many listeners does Marketplace reach?
As of 2014, Marketplace's programs reached upwards of 12 million listeners. That audience carried an average income of $101,000.
What award did Marketplace win in 2000?
Marketplace won a Peabody Award in 2000 for radio. The program has also received an Edward R. Murrow Prize in 2012 and an Emmy in 2013.
What is the Marketplace Morning Report and how long is it?
The Marketplace Morning Report is a seven-minute-and-thirty-second broadcast hosted by David Brancaccio. It airs on subscribing public radio stations during the last segment of NPR's Morning Edition, with seven feeds running from 5:51:30 a.m. to 11:51:30 a.m. Eastern time.
Who founded Marketplace and nearly shut it down in its first year?
James Russell founded Marketplace in 1989. He later described being within three days of laying off the staff and closing the show before the University of Southern California stepped in to acquire and rescue the program.