Wednesday, October 7, 2009
In this show. . .
Wireless phone firms open up networks
Washington bureau chief John Dimsdale talks with Steve Chiotakis about why wireless telephone companies are opening up their networks to Internet-based phone services, and how it might affect the communications industry.
Google plugs in to track electricity use
Google has announced a deal to match up its Web-based energy-monitoring system with a smart meter to track electricity usage. Mitchell Hartman reports.
Chinese business soars in North Korea
Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao met with North Korean leader Kim Jong-il and signed a few trade deals. Scott Tong reports there's money to be made in the relationship.
SEC investigates HCA on nurse charges
The SEC is looking into charges that HCA, the world's largest hospital company, improperly accounted for thousands of nursing shifts at its hospitals. John Dimsdale reports.
Why U.K. hedge funds may say 'amen'
The British hedge-fund industry has gained a surprising new ally -- the Church of England. Stephen Beard reports.
Telemundo to help Latinos with census
Latinos in the U.S. tend to not participate in the Census Bureau survey, so one telenovela on Telemundo is hoping to help get the message out. Elizabeth Threlkeld reports.
Concern over commercial real estate
Washington bureau chief John Dimsdale talks with Steve Chiotakis about why commercial real-estate vacancies are up, and why the Federal Reserve is worried about it.
Limbaugh's bid for Rams may be costly
Talk radio host Rush Limbaugh wants to be one of the new owners of the NFL's St. Louis Rams. Adam Allington reports on how that might affect the team.
U.S. firm and China work to reduce CO2
Some U.S. energy players aren't waiting around for a new climate treaty in Copenhagen. They're cooperating with the Chinese to reduce carbon emissions. Ashley Milne-Tyte reports.
Does Obama want a weak dollar?
Simon Johnson, professor of Global Economics and Management at MIT, talks with Bill Radke about why he thinks President Obama is deliberately letting the dollar wither.
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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 »
