Monday, October 5, 2009
In this show. . .
Report: Officials fibbed on banks' health
An audit released by the watchdog overseeing the bank-bailout program says officials from the Treasury Department and Federal Reserve misled the public about the health of some banks. Tamara Keith reports.
Will health reform help ER crowding?
Emergency Room doctors are meeting for their annual conference, and one of the main topics under discussion will be how health-care reform might impact ERs. Ashley Milne-Tyte reports.
How bad is the U.S. budget deficit?
Fortune Magazine's Allan Sloan talks with Steve Chiotakis about the U.S. budget deficit, and issues we might face if it doesn't stop growing.
B of A's Lewis still faces investigations
Bank of America CEO Ken Lewis may be packing up his executive suite, but he won't be able to leave his legal battles behind. Jeremy Hobson reports.
European pilots protest increased hours
Hundreds of European airline pilots are protesting proposed EU rules that may increase working hours. Stephen Beard reports.
Putting a spin on cycles in the market
The New Yorker's Nick Paumgarten talks with Bill Radke about cycle theories -- why they are more popular during down markets, and why we feel the need to find patterns at all.
U.S. makes tough health-care choices
Reporter Tamara Keith talks with Steve Chiotakis about a Consumer Reports Magazine poll that says American have a hard time paying for health care.
Stock market climbs wall of worry
Sam Stovall, chief investment strategist at S&P Equity Research, talks with Steve Chiotakis about whether the stock market has come too far, too fast.
Conde Nast to close Gourmet Magazine
Porter Bibb, managing partner at Mediatech Capital Partners, talks with Bill Radke about why Conde Nast will cease printing four of its magazines, including Gourmet.
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The Big Shift »
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How living beyond our means helped bring down the economy. The role of personal debt in the financial crisis, and where we go from here. Get more.
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Taking Stock »
Conversations with individuals who can give us the long view of our economic situation. Get their views.
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Q: Income-based student loans
You recently reported on a student loan option that was being offered as part of the government stimulus package, which is based on a person's income.... I was wondering if you could please let me know where to find this information. Thanks. Ethan, Minneapolis, MN Read Chris Farrell's answer »
