It’s called a quick turnaround,a piece with an incredibly tight deadline. As a reporter it’s scary,exillerating,thrilling and ultimately very satisfying (if it turns out well,which amazingly it usually does). Here’s how it usually works. The assignment comes and then I start frantically calling everyone who might possibly know anything [...] This is a series I launched back in May for Marketplace. The idea was to ask larger questions about the federal economic recovery act by focusing on a single stimulus project. The project I chose was the first recovery act road project to break ground,a mile-long stretch of potholed pavement. Part 1 [...] [Audio clip:view full post to listen] A recession is a time to hunker down,work harder than ever and avoid extra expenses…oh like say maternity clothes and diapers. Or is it…? As I reported on Marketplace yesterday,some women are waiting out this economic downturn by getting pregnant. A [...] |  | |
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