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Financial 411

A Podcast from WNYC News

WNYC's Amy Eddings hosts a daily overview of financial news at 4:30 weekdays which is available via podcast. The financial wrap delivers all the highlights of the day and a preview of what you can expect tomorrow, all with WNYC's context, clarity and a New York perspective.

Financial 411: Fare Game

November 25, 2009

WNYC’s Lisa Chow explains why bus operators are offering $1 tickets to destinations around the northeast. ....

Financial 411: Nets Gain

November 24, 2009

The state’s highest court OKs the use of eminent domain to clear the way for the Atlantic Yards project. WNYC’s Matthew Schuerman explains. ....

Financial 411: Rumble in the Belly

November 23, 2009

As record numbers of New Yorkers show up at soup kitchens, the federal government is spending much more on food aid. Guest: Joel Berg, New York City Coalition Against Hunger.. ....

Financial 411: Ticket to LaGuardia

November 20, 2009

Why is Goldman Sachs offering tuition to classes at LaGuardia Community College? Greg David of Crain’s New York Business explains. ....

Financial 411: Prognosis: Two More Years Without New Cranes

November 19, 2009

Developers expect only projects that already have financing to go ahead. Guest: WNYC’s Lisa Chow covers the 42st Annual Capital Markets Conference sponsored by the NYU Schack Institute of Real Esta....

Financial 411: Ship To Shore

November 18, 2009

Almost 15,000 Americans declare earnings from their offshore accounts in a big IRS amnesty. Charles Falk, a tax attorney for some of them, explains why so many are turning themselves in. ....

Financial 411: Paid Sick Leave; Budget Troubles

November 17, 2009

First day of hearings at City Hall on a controversial bill that would require businesses in New York City to give their employees paid sick time. And budget problems in New York City. Guests: WNYC�...

Financial 411: Bloggers Meet With Geithner Over Cookies

November 16, 2009

Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner sat down with a handful of financial bloggers to talk about the White House's push to change the way the U.S. financial system is regulated. Guests: John Jansen ru....

Financial 411: Retail Politics

November 13, 2009

Costco opens in East Harlem, and a controversial mall plan in the Bronx. Guest: Greg David of Crain’s New York Business. ....

Financial 411: From Freak Show to Fancy Hotels

November 12, 2009

WNYC’s Matthew Schuerman explains the city’s ambitious plans for Coney Island. ....