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Curt Nickisch serves as WBUR’s Business & Technology Reporter. He strives to tell the best tech, economy and financial stories in ways that both biz-savvy insiders and business neophytes find intriguing and informative.
Curt is also currently a M.B.A. candidate at Boston University. He previously earned an M.S. in Journalism from South Dakota State University and a B.A. from the University of Utah.
His start in radio journalism began during Fulbright study in Europe, where he reported for Germany’s international broadcaster. He’s now a regular contributor to NPR and Marketplace. Curt has won various journalism honors, including national Edward R. Murrow and Scripps Howard Radio Awards.
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Warren Group: ‘Foreclosure Crisis Is Over’ In Mass.
May 13, 2013BOSTON — Massachusetts foreclosures fell drastically in March, compared to the same month a year ago.
One Fund Timeline Calls For Tough Tradeoffs
May 07, 2013
BOSTON — The administrator’s goal is to disburse pretty much the entire fund by the end of next month. But speed comes with tradeoffs.
N.H. Family: Missing Journalist James Foley In Syrian Prison
May 03, 2013
BOSTON — The family is going public with this new information with the hopes it will help win his freedom.
Veteran Congressman Markey Faces Newcomer Gomez In Special Senate Election
May 01, 2013
BOSTON — Ed Markey was quick to praise his primary opponent, and quick to criticize the one he now faces in the special election in June.
New England Fishermen Rally For Relief From Strict Catch Limits
April 29, 2013BOSTON — As of May 1, fishermen who chase bottom-dwelling groundfish face cuts that fishermen say will destroy the industry.
Boston Businesses Worry About Lack Of Terrorism Insurance
April 26, 2013BOSTON — Some Boylston-area businesses are hoping the marathon attack won’t be officially declared an act of terrorism because they stand to lose insurance money if it is.
Thousands Gather To Honor Slain MIT Officer Sean Collier
April 24, 2013
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. — Sean Collier was remembered Wednesday for his dedication to law enforcement and his love of people as thousands gathered at a campus memorial.
Markey, U.S. Congressman For 36 Years, Sets His Sights On The Senate
April 24, 2013
BOSTON — When Ed Markey ran for the U.S. House in 1976, he was a darkhorse at best. He wasn’t a war hero, didn’t have a famous last name. What he had was a great TV ad.
The Day After Marathon Bombings, Many Questions Remain
April 16, 2013BOSTON — The day after the bombings at the finish line of the Boston Marathon, many questions remain. Among them: Who did this, how, and why?
Among Boston Women, Sheryl Sandberg Finds Receptive Audience
April 05, 2013
BOSTON — The Facebook COO brought her “lean in” message to local tech colleagues.