Bill Radke
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Former Fed on future Fed
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Bill Radke
Jun 24, 2009
Bill Radke talks to John Mason, former senior economist at the Federal Reserve, and gets his reaction to the Fed's meeting and market's response.
A caveat for age discrimination cases
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Bill Radke
Jun 19, 2009
In a 5-4 decision, the Supreme Court said a worker has to prove that age was the key factor in an age discrimination case. Bill Radke talks to Paul Secunda, a law professor at Marquette University, about what this means for older workers.
Exploring what really broke B of A
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Bill Radke
Jun 16, 2009
A new Frontline documentary airing tonight tells the tale of Bank of America's rise to its ill-fated takeover of Merrill Lynch. Bill Radke gets the bigger picture from producer Mike Kirk of "Breaking the Bank."
Where economy fits into Iran election
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Bill Radke
Jun 15, 2009
Bill Radke talks to LA Times Middle East correspondent Borzou Daragahi about the role the economy played in Iran's election.
Report: Conflicts of interest at Pentagon
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Bill Radke
Jun 10, 2009
Pentagon employees have gotten millions in free travel and lodging from groups with interest in shaping military policy, a study by the Center for Public Integrity has found. Bill Radke talks with the watchdog group's Bill Buzenberg.
What job losses say about the market
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Bill Radke
Jun 5, 2009
The pace of job losses slowed down in May to the the fewest since September. What does that improvement say about the market? Bill Radke talks to economist Peter Morici from the University of Maryland.
Taking the best from other health plans
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Bill Radke
Jun 3, 2009
What health care system would help reform the industry in the U.S.? Los Angeles Times business columnist David Lazarus tells Bill Radke Obama is on the right track with a hybrid of the private and public sectors.
Dealers react to GM moves
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Bill Radke
Jun 1, 2009
Bill Radke talks to Marty Krepsky, sales manager at Bill Wink Chevrolet in Dearborn, Mich., about his reaction to the GM bankruptcy filing and how he feels about the automaker being owned by the U.S. taxpayer.
Does this mean bankruptcy for GM?
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Bill Radke
May 27, 2009
Bill Radke talks to Doug Bernstein, bankruptcy attorney with Plunkett Cooney in Bloomfield Hills, Mich., about GM bondholders rejecting the offer to exchange debt for GM stock.
Mexican dream tied to American Dream
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Bill Radke
May 15, 2009
Mexico sends more immigrants to the United States than any other country. But stricter border enforcement and fewer jobs in the U.S. are tarnishing its allure. Former Mexican Foreign Secretary Jorge Castaneda talks with Bill Radke about the consequences.