Empire State Forecast

Thursday, February 26, 2009

The federal stimulus money is on its way to New York. Gov. David Paterson (D-NY) talks about how he’ll spend it. Plus, Jonah Lehrer on the intersection between behavioral economics and neuroscience; and DJ Kool Herc and the West Indian origins of hip hop.

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Garden State Forecast

Wednesday, February 25, 2009

States could start receiving federal stimulus funds by today. Gov. Jon Corzine (D-NJ) talks about how New Jersey will use the money. Plus, comedian Margaret Cho on her new music career; and former UN weapons inspector Charles Duelfer.

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Solving Politics

Tuesday, February 24, 2009

Puzzle master Will Shortz discusses crosswords, sudoku and ken-ken, the latest puzzle craze. Plus, Newsweek's Jonathan Alter and Gwen Ifill of the PBS Newshour talk politics. And, psychologist Stephen Pinker.

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The Fix

Monday, February 23, 2009

New York Times Op-Ed columnist, Frank Rich, offers his insights into the battles that rage on in Washington about how to fix the economy. Plus, Rev. Floyd Flake on black America in the era of Obama; how New York City branded its way through the recession in the 1970’s; and crowdsourcing lunch.

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New Era

Friday, February 20, 2009

Richard Florida looks at how the recession will reshape not just the American economy, but the fundamental demographics of the country. How will New York fare in the new economic order? Plus, inside info from NYC Scout; Joe Nocera on nationalizing the banks; Nate Silver’s Oscar picks; and crowdsourcing lunch.

Mortgage Cramdown

Thursday, February 19, 2009

Barack Obama's new $75 billion plan aims to help refinance mortgages and avoid bankruptcy and foreclosures. How will it affect the NYC region, and how will it mesh with local efforts in place to already help homeowners? Plus, how Lynda Resnick sold pomegranates to the world. And, a bittersweet goodbye to the Brian Lehrer Show's executive producer Nuala McGovern, who leaves after a decade of service.

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Shape Shift

Wednesday, February 18, 2009

According to a new report by the Association for Neighborhood and Housing Development, landlords are illegally raising rents to make up for bogus renovation costs. Benjamin Dulchin, deputy director of ANHD, and Jack Freund, executive vice president of a property owner's group, debate the issue. Plus, restructuring the auto industry; and Henry Louis Gates, Jr. on Abraham Lincoln’s views on race.

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Fall Back

Tuesday, February 17, 2009

Our Uncommon Economic Indicators series continues with a look at how New Yorkers are going to "Plan B," and how that may not be all that bad. Writer Caitlin Kelly recently took on a second part-time job to help make ends meet, and found that it afforded her a whole new set of lessons and experiences.

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Whiz Kids

Monday, February 16, 2009

Two local students are part of just forty selected nationwide for the country’s most prestigious high school science competition, discuss their research and the coming competition for a $100,000 scholarship. And, State Senator Liz Krueger on how the thinking about the “soda tax” has shifted in the last few weeks. Plus, “25 Random Things” is taking over Facebook – where did it come from?

Homeward Bound

Friday, February 13, 2009

US Companies are not only shipping jobs overseas, they're shipping away their employees too. Paul McDougall, senior editor at Information Week, talks about IBM's offer to relocate their employees overseas to cut down on costs. Plus, City Council Speaker Christine Quinn on the state of the city and a call-in on your worst date ever.

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Ticket Troubles

Thursday, February 12, 2009

WNYC reporter Bob Hennelly discusses some breaking details of Mayor Bloomberg’s re-election bid. Plus, New York Knicks power forward Al Harrington talks shoes and shoe-less feet.

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Market Mania

Wednesday, February 11, 2009

Peter Schiff predicted the economic meltdown – and he has lots to say about the plans to fix it. Then, a look at the Iraqi elections and the future of democracy throughout the Middle East. Plus, personal finance expert Anya Kamenetz takes a look at student loan woes.

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Ties That Bind

Tuesday, February 10, 2009

Stephanie Koontz, author of Marriage, A History: How Love Conquered Marriage and director of research and public education at the Council on Contemporary Families, on why some marriages suffer and some don’t once kids enter the picture. Plus, what to do about Afghanistan.

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Stimulus v 2.0

Monday, February 09, 2009

Members of Congress from New York and New Jersey weigh in on details of the stimulus bill, and how it would affect our area. Plus, David Denby in a battle versus snark.

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The Rules

Friday, February 06, 2009

Buzzmachine blogger and new media guru Jeff Jarvis offers rules to live by in his new book What Would Google Do? Plus, candidate Obama compiled a list of 13 million email addresses – how will President Obama use that resource?

Deficit Spending

Thursday, February 05, 2009

The city’s fiscal woes reflect those of the country as a whole. But is the Obama approach to economic recovery at odds with the Bloomberg administration’s? Michael Goodwin of the Daily News explains. Plus, our month-long series kicks off with Anya Kamenentz on credit cards, student loans, and all things debt. Plus, how the recession may make America a stronger global force.

Life Lessons

Wednesday, February 04, 2009

For his new book, Henry Alford interviewed Americans over 70 to gather valuable wisdom about life, love, and happiness, as well as how to survive tough times. Plus, Your Uncommon Economic Indicators continues with a highlight of some of the bright spots listeners reported.

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The Future of New York City

Tuesday, February 03, 2009

From Wall Street through Silicon Alley; from Times Square to Columbus Circle; the New York City economy is on shaky ground. Today, a special broadcast, featuring business leaders and policymakers, live from the Crain’s New York summit on the "Future of New York City".

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Foresight

Monday, February 02, 2009

Hear how local unions are handling the recession with Michael Fishman, president of SEIU Local 32BJ, and Stanley Aronowitz, professor of sociology at the Graduate Center of CUNY. Plus, why male circumcision helps in the prevention of HIV/AIDS; and, the second round of inductees to the New Jersey Hall of Fame.

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