December 3, 2008
The Dow goes up and down, but it's the smaller changes that paint the true picture of recession. From wine sales to used clothing, diners to shrinks: NYC's "uncommon" economic indicators. Plus, an update from Mumbai from The New York Times' Somini Sengupta.
The Dow goes up and down, but it's the smaller changes that paint the true picture of recession. From wine sales to used clothing, diners to shrinks: NYC's "uncommon" economic indicators. Plus, an update from Mumbai from The New York Times' Somini Sengupta.
Guests:
Somini SenguptaUp and Dow
Adam Sternbergh, New York magazine's editor-at-large, warns against compulsive watching of the Dow Jones average.
Uncommon Economic Indicators
Abe Brown, spokesperson for J&R Electronics; Patty Lenartz, co-owner of Slope Cellars, a wine store in Brooklyn; Manjit Singh, manager and owner of the Jackson Diner in Queens; Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute and author of Color: Messages and ...
Fare Fight
William Henderson, executive director of the New York City Transit Riders Council, a state-mandated advocacy group for New York City subway and bus riders, talks about the problem bus drivers face when dealing with fare-beaters.
Bombay Update
Somini Sengupta, The New York Times' New Delhi bureau chief, updates the latest from Bombay and the geopolitical ripple effects of last week's attacks.
Worker's Take
Jonathan Tasini, executive director of the Labor Research Association, reacts to the Obama cabinet picks.
One-Minute Movie Reviews
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