Wednesday, September 9, 2009
In this show. . .
Obama urges action on health care
Reporter Tamara Keith talks with Kai Ryssdal about what President Obama had to say in his speech to Congress, whether he still favors a public-insurance option, and what happens next.
Recession takes bite out of McDonald's
McDonalds' sales growth has slowed in the U.S. and fell in Asia. Steve Henn reports the recession is tarnishing the performance of even the best-positioned brands.
Spotlight on hope during Fashion Week
New York Fashion Week will soon be underway, and there are hints of recovery on the runway. Sally Herships reports.
No recovery with so many unemployed
While some sectors of the economy are improving, the labor market is still hurting. Commentator Robert Reich says that's bad news for a real recovery.
A bad number for consumer spending
BusinessWeek's Michael Mandel talks with Kai Ryssdal about how consumer spending is based on false pretenses.
Advertising's creative revolution
Director Doug Pray talks with Kai Ryssdal about his latest film, "Art & Copy," which explores the creative forces behind some of the most famous ads of the 20th century.
U.K. population increase raises concern
A baby boom in the U.K. paired with a rise in immigration is causing some economic pundits to express alarm. Stephen Beard reports.
Kai Ryssdal's final note...
My initial inclination was that we were going to pass on the big Apple event that's happening up in San Francisco today.That company, and its CEO, get enough free publicity as it is.
But then I watched Steve Jobs come out on stage in his trademark black turtle neck.
After his liver transplant Jobs is very thin. His voice is raspy. He got a standing ovation from the Apple faithful in the audience.
For what it's worth, no real news today from the company. Though Apple shares did hit a 52-week high.
Marketplace datebook for Thursday, September 10, 2009
- The International Energy Agency releases its monthly oil market report on supply and demand around the world.
- In Washington, the Commerce Department reports on trade for July.
- And it's World Suicide Prevention Day. According to the World Health Organization nearly one million people die from suicide every year. This year's theme is about prevention in different cultures.
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