James Ledbetter appears in the following:
How the Slackers Did Work
Monday, October 06, 2014
James Ledbetter compares the tech bubble of the 90s with today's much more independent tech craze.
Social Security Disability Insurance: Worthwhile or Wasteful?
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
As the economic climate continues to suffer, the number of former workers seeking Social Security disability benefits has spiked.
Ten years ago, roughly five million disabled workers collected Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI). Today, more than eight million ex-workers do. And as the economic climate of America continues to suffer, the number of SSDI applications continues to rise. This year, they’re up 21 percent over last year.
New Jersey Pensions
Monday, August 23, 2010
The S.E.C. accused New Jersey of lying about the health of its pension funds when selling bonds. James Ledbetter, who covers business and finance for Slate, looks into the question of who's to blame.
Open Phones (hour 1); Violence in the Media (hour 2)
Sunday, June 11, 1995
Critics gang up on Gangsta Rap and Time-Warner.