Friday, October 16, 2009
In this show. . .
Pay czar makes Lewis give up salary
The Obama administration's pay czar, Kenneth Feinberg, is forcing Bank of America's outgoing CEO Ken Lewis to forgo his salary and bonus for this year. Reporter Steve Henn discusses the details with Steve Chiotakis.
GE's earnings are both good and bad
General Electric is expected to make a profit from its third-quarter earnings. But earnings are likely to be down over the same time as last year. Ashley Milne-Tyte reports.
Is U.S. doing enough for climate?
Robert Reich, professor of public policy, talks with Steve Chiotakis about what the U.S. will take to the climate-change conference in Copenhagen, and why we may have to cut a deal with China.
Buyouts play big role in bank earnings
Bank of America's earnings are expected to show a loss, but not all financial institutions are struggling. What's the difference? Stacey Vanek-Smith reports.
One step closer to reforming derivatives
A House committee has approved a bill aimed at taming the wild market for over-the-counter derivatives. Steve Henn reports.
U.K. invention show a display of ideas
Kane Kramer, organizer of the ninth annual British Invention Show, talks with Bill Radke about some of the inventions on display in London, and where they will eventually show up.
For hire: 'Glaswegian' interpreter
A translation firm in Britain is looking to hire people who are fluent in 'Glaswegian.' Huh? Stephen Beard explains.
Wal-Mart, Amazon in book price war
Wal-Mart has slashed prices on 10 of the most popular hardcover book titles. The store is aiming at Amazon's core business before the holiday-shopping season. Steve Henn reports.
TV execs, MLB hope for big playoffs
The remaining teams battling to make it to Major League Baseball's World Series play in three of the four biggest TV markets. But that may not be enough to prop up baseball's declining ratings. Joel Rose reports.
Measure may make unhealthy pay more
Washington Post writer David Hilzenrath talks with Bill Radke about a story he wrote that suggests health-care legislation now in the Senate would allow insurers and employers to make coverage less affordable for unhealthy people.
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The Big Shift »
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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 »
