http://odeo.com/channels/2118922-The-Bottom-Line-With-Curt-Nickisch no From the people who bring you On Point, Here & Now and Car Talk: The Bottom Line is a digestible download of the week's economy news with a Boston accent. Hear the stories and conversations that make it all make sense. Get TBL every Friday. From the people who bring you On Point, Here & Now and Car Talk: The Bottom Line is a digestible download of the week's economy news with a Boston accent. Hear the stories and conversations that make it all make sense. Get TBL every Friday. News and analysis of the changing economy from WBUR Boston, NPR and Public Radio International. en-us 40 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 21:00:00 -0700 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 21:00:00 -0700 Copyright Trustees of Boston University Business, economy, fincance Business economy fincance http://odeo.com/episodes/25210639-Hyatt-Hotels-Under-Fire-For-Inhospitality Hyatt fires its Boston-area housekeepers. The governor threatens a boycott, and the hotel company stands firm. Also, why some companies are giving more paid sick days this fall. And the recession hits a New England sport hard -- you probably can't guess which one. Hyatt fires its Boston-area housekeepers. The governor threatens a boycott, and the hotel company stands firm. Also, why some companies are giving more paid sick days this fall. And the recession hits a New England sport hard -- you probably can't guess which one. Hyatt fires its Boston-area housekeepers. The governor threatens a boycott, and the hotel company stands firm. Also, why some companies are giving more paid sick days this fall. And the recession hits a New England sport hard -- you probably can't guess which one. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-24,25210639 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 21:00:00 -0700 no The Bottom Line With Curt Nickisch Business economy fincance http://odeo.com/episodes/25109699-The-Education-Edition-Midnight-Classes-And-Luxury-Dorms This week on The Bottom Line podcast: Community college students "bunker in" to get their education. Turns out the changing economy is changing higher ed. And we'll have another example from the high-end of the spectrum. Plus, a new business library in Boston. This week on The Bottom Line podcast: Community college students "bunker in" to get their education. Turns out the changing economy is changing higher ed. And we'll have another example from the high-end of the spectrum. Plus, a new business library in Boston. This week on The Bottom Line podcast: Community college students "bunker in" to get their education. Turns out the changing economy is changing higher ed. And we'll have another example from the high-end of the spectrum. Plus, a new business library in Boston. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-10,25109699 Thu, 10 Sep 2009 21:00:00 -0700 no The Bottom Line With Curt Nickisch Business economy fincance http://odeo.com/episodes/25099571-Sen-Kennedy-s-Economic-Legacy This week on The Bottom Line podcast: We remember Sen. Edward M. Kennedy. The congressional titan is being laid to rest this weekend after a funeral here in Boston. As the nation recalls his enormous legacy as a lawmaker, we look at the economic impact in Massachusetts of that sweeping political record. Also, another federal law with enormous economic impact gets a lift: the new GI bill. And, Boston cabbies try to stretch out the miles. This week on The Bottom Line podcast: We remember Sen. Edward M. Kennedy. The congressional titan is being laid to rest this weekend after a funeral here in Boston. As the nation recalls his enormous legacy as a lawmaker, we look at the economic impact in Massachusetts of that sweeping political record. Also, another federal law with enormous economic impact gets a lift: the new GI bill. And, Boston cabbies try to stretch out the miles. This week on The Bottom Line podcast: We remember Sen. Edward M. Kennedy. The congressional titan is being laid to rest this weekend after a funeral here in Boston. As the nation recalls his enormous legacy as a lawmaker, we look at the economic impact in Massachusetts of that sweeping political record. Also, another federal law with enormous economic impact gets a lift: the new GI bill. And, Boston cabbies try to stretch out the miles. tag:odeo.com,2009-08-27,25099571 Thu, 27 Aug 2009 21:00:00 -0700 no The Bottom Line With Curt Nickisch Business economy fincance http://odeo.com/episodes/24961629-Fishing-For-Less-Living-With-Less This week on The Bottom Line podcast: Lobstermen in Massachusetts are catching plenty of lobsters this summer, but they can't seem to catch a break. Also, two very different stories of living with less -- from two very different women. This week on The Bottom Line podcast: Lobstermen in Massachusetts are catching plenty of lobsters this summer, but they can't seem to catch a break. Also, two very different stories of living with less -- from two very different women. This week on The Bottom Line podcast: Lobstermen in Massachusetts are catching plenty of lobsters this summer, but they can't seem to catch a break. Also, two very different stories of living with less -- from two very different women. tag:odeo.com,2009-08-13,24961629 Thu, 13 Aug 2009 21:00:00 -0700 no The Bottom Line With Curt Nickisch Business economy fincance http://odeo.com/episodes/24926495-The-Economy-Of-Tobacco-Alcohol-And-Rock-N-Roll This week on The Bottom Line podcast: A disaster declaration is in the works for Massachusetts farmers, who report the worst summer in memory. We smell out the tobacco crop. Also, lower land values are a window of opportunity for conservation measures. Massachusetts gets puritanical and taxes alcohol. That took awhile. And finally, musicians: will strum for cash. This week on The Bottom Line podcast: A disaster declaration is in the works for Massachusetts farmers, who report the worst summer in memory. We smell out the tobacco crop. Also, lower land values are a window of opportunity for conservation measures. Massachusetts gets puritanical and taxes alcohol. That took awhile. And finally, musicians: will strum for cash. This week on The Bottom Line podcast: A disaster declaration is in the works for Massachusetts farmers, who report the worst summer in memory. We smell out the tobacco crop. Also, lower land values are a window of opportunity for conservation measures. Massachusetts gets puritanical and taxes alcohol. That took awhile. And finally, musicians: will strum for cash. tag:odeo.com,2009-08-06,24926495 Thu, 06 Aug 2009 21:00:00 -0700 no The Bottom Line With Curt Nickisch Business economy fincance http://odeo.com/episodes/24905533-With-A-Recovery-Like-This-Who-Needs-Recessions This week on The Bottom Line podcast: Nothing like a little taxation to dampen the stimulus. The state sales tax jumps 1.25 percent this weekend. And with a recovery like this, who needs recessions? We talk to a Newsweek writer who says this will be no ordinary rebound. And the future of 401(k)s. This week on The Bottom Line podcast: Nothing like a little taxation to dampen the stimulus. The state sales tax jumps 1.25 percent this weekend. And with a recovery like this, who needs recessions? We talk to a Newsweek writer who says this will be no ordinary rebound. And the future of 401(k)s. This week on The Bottom Line podcast: Nothing like a little taxation to dampen the stimulus. The state sales tax jumps 1.25 percent this weekend. And with a recovery like this, who needs recessions? We talk to a Newsweek writer who says this will be no ordinary rebound. And the future of 401(k)s. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-30,24905533 Thu, 30 Jul 2009 21:00:00 -0700 no The Bottom Line With Curt Nickisch Business economy fincance http://odeo.com/episodes/24857728-Boston-Restaurants-Digest-Meals-Tax This week on The Bottom Line podcast: Boston restaurants and hotel managers digest Mayor Menino's tax hikes. The Boston Newspaper Guild bends and gives in to management. Boston area firms find it's hard to find good help in this recession. And area arts organizations find it's hard to be free. This week on The Bottom Line podcast: Boston restaurants and hotel managers digest Mayor Menino's tax hikes. The Boston Newspaper Guild bends and gives in to management. Boston area firms find it's hard to find good help in this recession. And area arts organizations find it's hard to be free. This week on The Bottom Line podcast: Boston restaurants and hotel managers digest Mayor Menino's tax hikes. The Boston Newspaper Guild bends and gives in to management. Boston area firms find it's hard to find good help in this recession. And area arts organizations find it's hard to be free. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-23,24857728 Thu, 23 Jul 2009 21:00:00 -0700 no The Bottom Line With Curt Nickisch Business economy fincance http://odeo.com/episodes/24823360-Boston-Loses-Some-Landmarks This week on the Bottom Line podcast: State budget cuts are being felt on the ground, by businesses -- and organic gang member gardeners. We'll explain. Also, Boston's only African-American newspaper shutters, and another Boston institution closes as Yolanda's Wedding Center seals the deal. This week on the Bottom Line podcast: State budget cuts are being felt on the ground, by businesses -- and organic gang member gardeners. We'll explain. Also, Boston's only African-American newspaper shutters, and another Boston institution closes as Yolanda's Wedding Center seals the deal. This week on the Bottom Line podcast: State budget cuts are being felt on the ground, by businesses -- and organic gang member gardeners. We'll explain. Also, Boston's only African-American newspaper shutters, and another Boston institution closes as Yolanda's Wedding Center seals the deal. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-16,24823360 Thu, 16 Jul 2009 21:00:00 -0700 no The Bottom Line With Curt Nickisch Business economy fincance http://odeo.com/episodes/24778500-Summer-Sequel-Preview-Stimulus-II This week on The Bottom Line podcast: Transformers 2, Harry Potter 6. It's finally summer in New England and you're thinking sequels -- how about a $700 billion stimulus sequel that's all the buzz in Washington? Plus, the tall ships put some wind in Boston's economic sails. The recession grind takes a toll on teeth. And how, for one Massachusetts town, modern art proved the perfect stimulus. This week on The Bottom Line podcast: Transformers 2, Harry Potter 6. It's finally summer in New England and you're thinking sequels -- how about a $700 billion stimulus sequel that's all the buzz in Washington? Plus, the tall ships put some wind in Boston's economic sails. The recession grind takes a toll on teeth. And how, for one Massachusetts town, modern art proved the perfect stimulus. This week on The Bottom Line podcast: Transformers 2, Harry Potter 6. It's finally summer in New England and you're thinking sequels -- how about a $700 billion stimulus sequel that's all the buzz in Washington? Plus, the tall ships put some wind in Boston's economic sails. The recession grind takes a toll on teeth. And how, for one Massachusetts town, modern art proved the perfect stimulus. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-09,24778500 Thu, 09 Jul 2009 21:00:00 -0700 no The Bottom Line With Curt Nickisch Business economy fincance http://odeo.com/episodes/24750939-The-Town-That-Saved-Independence-Day The Boston Archdiocese is not feeling the charity -- and cuts health care benefits for retired priests. And, why Massachusetts emergency rooms are dialing 911. Plus, this Fourth of July, some Lowell business leaders are staging a revolution of their own. The Boston Archdiocese is not feeling the charity -- and cuts health care benefits for retired priests. And, why Massachusetts emergency rooms are dialing 911. Plus, this Fourth of July, some Lowell business leaders are staging a revolution of their own. The Boston Archdiocese is not feeling the charity -- and cuts health care benefits for retired priests. And, why Massachusetts emergency rooms are dialing 911. Plus, this Fourth of July, some Lowell business leaders are staging a revolution of their own. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-01,24750939 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 21:00:00 -0700 no The Bottom Line With Curt Nickisch Business economy fincance http://odeo.com/episodes/24750940-Stimulus-Cash-Hits-The-Streets-Of-Mass This week on The Bottom Line podcast: Stimulus money is starting to flow into Massachusetts. We talk to some of the people getting it first. Also, assessing the economic impact of immigrants in Massachusetts. And, one thing the recession hasn't killed: modern marketing hype. This week on The Bottom Line podcast: Stimulus money is starting to flow into Massachusetts. We talk to some of the people getting it first. Also, assessing the economic impact of immigrants in Massachusetts. And, one thing the recession hasn't killed: modern marketing hype. This week on The Bottom Line podcast: Stimulus money is starting to flow into Massachusetts. We talk to some of the people getting it first. Also, assessing the economic impact of immigrants in Massachusetts. And, one thing the recession hasn't killed: modern marketing hype. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-25,24750940 Thu, 25 Jun 2009 21:00:00 -0700 no The Bottom Line With Curt Nickisch Business economy fincance http://odeo.com/episodes/24731272-Health-Care-Sticker-Shock-Boston-Globe-Buyer-Talk This week on The Bottom Line podcast: Health care reform is on the agenda. But there's some sticker shock. The Boston Globe is looking for buyers as management and the largest union sit back down to talk. We check in on the booming business of local agriculture. This week on The Bottom Line podcast: Health care reform is on the agenda. But there's some sticker shock. The Boston Globe is looking for buyers as management and the largest union sit back down to talk. We check in on the booming business of local agriculture. This week on The Bottom Line podcast: Health care reform is on the agenda. But there's some sticker shock. The Boston Globe is looking for buyers as management and the largest union sit back down to talk. We check in on the booming business of local agriculture. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-18,24731272 Thu, 18 Jun 2009 21:00:00 -0700 no The Bottom Line With Curt Nickisch Business economy fincance http://odeo.com/episodes/24695909-For-Sale-Cheap-Cars-Cheap-Houses-Cheap-Newspaper-Companies This week on The Bottom Line podcast: The Boston Globe is for sale. But will anyone buy it? Also, houses are for sale, too, but is anyone buying those? And, dealerships close as Fiat buys Chrysler, and General Motors tries to resurrect its sales. This week on The Bottom Line podcast: The Boston Globe is for sale. But will anyone buy it? Also, houses are for sale, too, but is anyone buying those? And, dealerships close as Fiat buys Chrysler, and General Motors tries to resurrect its sales. This week on The Bottom Line podcast: The Boston Globe is for sale. But will anyone buy it? Also, houses are for sale, too, but is anyone buying those? And, dealerships close as Fiat buys Chrysler, and General Motors tries to resurrect its sales. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-11,24695909 Thu, 11 Jun 2009 21:00:00 -0700 no The Bottom Line With Curt Nickisch Business economy fincance http://odeo.com/episodes/24658344-Bankruptcy-Burglary-And-Bartering This week on The Bottom Line podcast: General Motors' bankruptcy is making things hard for start-ups in Massachusetts' high-tech sector. Also, we speak to a convenience-store clerk who felt pity for robber down on his economic luck. And, bartering is back. This week on The Bottom Line podcast: General Motors' bankruptcy is making things hard for start-ups in Massachusetts' high-tech sector. Also, we speak to a convenience-store clerk who felt pity for robber down on his economic luck. And, bartering is back. This week on The Bottom Line podcast: General Motors' bankruptcy is making things hard for start-ups in Massachusetts' high-tech sector. Also, we speak to a convenience-store clerk who felt pity for robber down on his economic luck. And, bartering is back. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-04,24658344 Thu, 04 Jun 2009 21:00:00 -0700 no The Bottom Line With Curt Nickisch Business economy fincance http://odeo.com/episodes/24595037-Pomp-And-Poor-Circumstance This week on The Bottom Line podcast: The class of 2009 is walking off campus and into the worst job market in years. We check in with a couple of students who say they have friends with finance degrees who have started memorizing the menu at the Cheesecake Factory. And they aren't just competing against their fellow graduates -- they're up against the thousands of older, more experienced Americans who are newly unemployed. Some of who are getting pretty creative in their efforts to stand out from the sea of applicants. This week on The Bottom Line podcast: The class of 2009 is walking off campus and into the worst job market in years. We check in with a couple of students who say they have friends with finance degrees who have started memorizing the menu at the Cheesecake Factory. And they aren't just competing against their fellow graduates -- they're up against the thousands of older, more experienced Americans who are newly unemployed. Some of who are getting pretty creative in their efforts to stand out from the sea of applicants. This week on The Bottom Line podcast: The class of 2009 is walking off campus and into the worst job market in years. We check in with a couple of students who say they have friends with finance degrees who have started memorizing the menu at the Cheesecake Factory. And they aren't just competing against their fellow graduates -- they're up against the thousands of older, more experienced Americans who are newly unemployed. Some of who are getting pretty creative in their efforts to stand out from the sea of applicants. tag:odeo.com,2009-05-21,24595037 Thu, 21 May 2009 21:00:00 -0700 no The Bottom Line With Curt Nickisch Business economy fincance http://odeo.com/episodes/24555410-Mattresses-Marshmallows-And-The-Mob This week on The Bottom Line podcast: Chrysler says it will cut 25 percent of its dealerships nationwide -- and for the other 75 percent, that's a good thing. Also, a white-knight story of a Chelsea businessman who rescued his former mattress factory, and all of its employees, from certain doom. Plus, if you can have one marshmallow now or two later, which would you choose? That simple experiment says a lot about how you're likely handling the challenges of this recession. This week on The Bottom Line podcast: Chrysler says it will cut 25 percent of its dealerships nationwide -- and for the other 75 percent, that's a good thing. Also, a white-knight story of a Chelsea businessman who rescued his former mattress factory, and all of its employees, from certain doom. Plus, if you can have one marshmallow now or two later, which would you choose? That simple experiment says a lot about how you're likely handling the challenges of this recession. This week on The Bottom Line podcast: Chrysler says it will cut 25 percent of its dealerships nationwide -- and for the other 75 percent, that's a good thing. Also, a white-knight story of a Chelsea businessman who rescued his former mattress factory, and all of its employees, from certain doom. Plus, if you can have one marshmallow now or two later, which would you choose? That simple experiment says a lot about how you're likely handling the challenges of this recession. tag:odeo.com,2009-05-14,24555410 Thu, 14 May 2009 21:00:00 -0700 no The Bottom Line With Curt Nickisch Business economy fincance http://odeo.com/episodes/24555411-Not-Your-Father-s-Globe The Globe might survive! But it won't be pretty. Economists warn Massachusetts to brace for the worst fiscal crisis it's ever seen. And, maybe it's time to rethink the term "deadbeat dad." More and more out-of-work fathers struggle to make their child support payments. The Globe might survive! But it won't be pretty. Economists warn Massachusetts to brace for the worst fiscal crisis it's ever seen. And, maybe it's time to rethink the term "deadbeat dad." More and more out-of-work fathers struggle to make their child support payments. The Globe might survive! But it won't be pretty. Economists warn Massachusetts to brace for the worst fiscal crisis it's ever seen. And, maybe it's time to rethink the term "deadbeat dad." More and more out-of-work fathers struggle to make their child support payments. tag:odeo.com,2009-05-07,24555411 Thu, 07 May 2009 21:00:00 -0700 no The Bottom Line With Curt Nickisch Business economy fincance http://odeo.com/episodes/24526689-The-Podcast-100-Days-On Leading conservative thinker Pat Buchanan goes head to head with historian Doris Kearns Goodwin on Obama's first 100 days. Gov. Patrick and House lawmakers ALSO go head to head over a proposed increase in the state sales tax. And, the owner of a major U.S. newspaper is threatening to shut it down if its unions don't slash costs. Think you know which one? Leading conservative thinker Pat Buchanan goes head to head with historian Doris Kearns Goodwin on Obama's first 100 days. Gov. Patrick and House lawmakers ALSO go head to head over a proposed increase in the state sales tax. And, the owner of a major U.S. newspaper is threatening to shut it down if its unions don't slash costs. Think you know which one? Leading conservative thinker Pat Buchanan goes head to head with historian Doris Kearns Goodwin on Obama's first 100 days. Gov. Patrick and House lawmakers ALSO go head to head over a proposed increase in the state sales tax. And, the owner of a major U.S. newspaper is threatening to shut it down if its unions don't slash costs. Think you know which one? tag:odeo.com,2009-04-30,24526689 Thu, 30 Apr 2009 21:00:00 -0700 no The Bottom Line With Curt Nickisch Business economy fincance http://odeo.com/episodes/24555413-100-Days-On Leading conservative thinker Pat Buchanan goes head to head with historian Doris Kearns Goodwin on Obama's first 100 days. Gov. Patrick and House lawmakers ALSO go head to head over a proposed increase in the state sales tax. And, the owner of a major U.S. newspaper is threatening to shut it down if its unions don't slash costs. Think you know which one? Leading conservative thinker Pat Buchanan goes head to head with historian Doris Kearns Goodwin on Obama's first 100 days. Gov. Patrick and House lawmakers ALSO go head to head over a proposed increase in the state sales tax. And, the owner of a major U.S. newspaper is threatening to shut it down if its unions don't slash costs. Think you know which one? Leading conservative thinker Pat Buchanan goes head to head with historian Doris Kearns Goodwin on Obama's first 100 days. Gov. Patrick and House lawmakers ALSO go head to head over a proposed increase in the state sales tax. And, the owner of a major U.S. newspaper is threatening to shut it down if its unions don't slash costs. Think you know which one? tag:odeo.com,2009-04-30,24555413 Thu, 30 Apr 2009 21:00:00 -0700 no The Bottom Line With Curt Nickisch Business economy fincance http://odeo.com/episodes/24497219-The-Podcast-Chasing-Madoff Host Curt Nickisch takes us inside the mind of Harry Markopolos, the finance geek in the mismatched tie, who tried for 10 years to bring down Bernard Madoff. Harry is still coming to terms with the fact he'd always been right, but it didn't do any good. Hear the special Bottom Line report. Host Curt Nickisch takes us inside the mind of Harry Markopolos, the finance geek in the mismatched tie, who tried for 10 years to bring down Bernard Madoff. Harry is still coming to terms with the fact he'd always been right, but it didn't do any good. Hear the special Bottom Line report. Host Curt Nickisch takes us inside the mind of Harry Markopolos, the finance geek in the mismatched tie, who tried for 10 years to bring down Bernard Madoff. Harry is still coming to terms with the fact he'd always been right, but it didn't do any good. Hear the special Bottom Line report. tag:odeo.com,2009-04-23,24497219 Thu, 23 Apr 2009 20:00:00 -0700 no The Bottom Line With Curt Nickisch Business economy fincance http://odeo.com/episodes/24499552-Chasing-Madoff Host Curt Nickisch takes us inside the mind of Harry Markopolos, the finance geek in the mismatched tie, who tried for 10 years to bring down Bernard Madoff. Harry is still coming to terms with the fact he'd always been right, but it didn't do any good. Hear the special Bottom Line report. Host Curt Nickisch takes us inside the mind of Harry Markopolos, the finance geek in the mismatched tie, who tried for 10 years to bring down Bernard Madoff. Harry is still coming to terms with the fact he'd always been right, but it didn't do any good. Hear the special Bottom Line report. Host Curt Nickisch takes us inside the mind of Harry Markopolos, the finance geek in the mismatched tie, who tried for 10 years to bring down Bernard Madoff. Harry is still coming to terms with the fact he'd always been right, but it didn't do any good. Hear the special Bottom Line report. tag:odeo.com,2009-04-23,24499552 Thu, 23 Apr 2009 20:00:00 -0700 no The Bottom Line With Curt Nickisch Business economy fincance http://odeo.com/episodes/24463166-Boston-Tea-Party-Take-2 Hundreds of Bostonians turn out on the Boston Common for a Tea Party-inspired anti-tax rally. Down the street at the State House, lawmakers proposed a budget that slashes local aid. And soldiers returning from Iraq and Afghanistan find the job market back home is not only difficult, it's sometimes hostile. And a look at the one news medium that's actually doing pretty good. A clue? You're listening to it. Hundreds of Bostonians turn out on the Boston Common for a Tea Party-inspired anti-tax rally. Down the street at the State House, lawmakers proposed a budget that slashes local aid. And soldiers returning from Iraq and Afghanistan find the job market back home is not only difficult, it's sometimes hostile. And a look at the one news medium that's actually doing pretty good. A clue? You're listening to it. Hundreds of Bostonians turn out on the Boston Common for a Tea Party-inspired anti-tax rally. Down the street at the State House, lawmakers proposed a budget that slashes local aid. And soldiers returning from Iraq and Afghanistan find the job market back home is not only difficult, it's sometimes hostile. And a look at the one news medium that's actually doing pretty good. A clue? You're listening to it. tag:odeo.com,2009-04-16,24463166 Thu, 16 Apr 2009 20:00:00 -0700 no The Bottom Line With Curt Nickisch Business economy fincance http://odeo.com/episodes/24435253-The-World-Without-A-Globe The New York Times v. The Boston Newspaper Guild, Round One: The New York Times has threatened to close the Boston Globe if it doesn't come up with $20 million in cuts by the end of the month. Are they bluffing? Also, Bostonians react to Mayor Menino's plan to lay off hundreds of school teachers and dozens of police officers. And, pillow talk, tax talk. This tax season doesn't have to be so bad. Some are even making it, well, sexy. The New York Times v. The Boston Newspaper Guild, Round One: The New York Times has threatened to close the Boston Globe if it doesn't come up with $20 million in cuts by the end of the month. Are they bluffing? Also, Bostonians react to Mayor Menino's plan to lay off hundreds of school teachers and dozens of police officers. And, pillow talk, tax talk. This tax season doesn't have to be so bad. Some are even making it, well, sexy. The New York Times v. The Boston Newspaper Guild, Round One: The New York Times has threatened to close the Boston Globe if it doesn't come up with $20 million in cuts by the end of the month. Are they bluffing? Also, Bostonians react to Mayor Menino's plan to lay off hundreds of school teachers and dozens of police officers. And, pillow talk, tax talk. This tax season doesn't have to be so bad. Some are even making it, well, sexy. tag:odeo.com,2009-04-09,24435253 Thu, 09 Apr 2009 20:00:00 -0700 no The Bottom Line With Curt Nickisch Business economy fincance http://odeo.com/episodes/24401230-Madoff-s-Conversation-That-Never-Happened This week on The Bottom Line podcast: New revelations in the Bernard Madoff case. Exhibit A? The transcript of a conversation that "never happened" between Madoff and a Connecticut hedge fund funneling billions his way. What was in an e-mail a Connecticut hedge fund sent to Madoff just hours before he turned himself in? Did it accuse him of running what may very well be the most massive Ponzi scheme in history? Hardly. And troubled waters for the newspaper industry, as it struggles to stay afloat in a sea of online news. So what will the future of news look like? The truth is, nobody knows. But in the meantime, there are a lot interesting experiments going on to find out. Plus, President Obama makes his first trip to Europe as president for the G-20 summit in London. How'd he do? How'd it go? All this and much more on this week's Bottom Line podcast This week on The Bottom Line podcast: New revelations in the Bernard Madoff case. Exhibit A? The transcript of a conversation that "never happened" between Madoff and a Connecticut hedge fund funneling billions his way. What was in an e-mail a Connecticut hedge fund sent to Madoff just hours before he turned himself in? Did it accuse him of running what may very well be the most massive Ponzi scheme in history? Hardly. And troubled waters for the newspaper industry, as it struggles to stay afloat in a sea of online news. So what will the future of news look like? The truth is, nobody knows. But in the meantime, there are a lot interesting experiments going on to find out. Plus, President Obama makes his first trip to Europe as president for the G-20 summit in London. How'd he do? How'd it go? All this and much more on this week's Bottom Line podcast This week on The Bottom Line podcast: New revelations in the Bernard Madoff case. Exhibit A? The transcript of a conversation that "never happened" between Madoff and a Connecticut hedge fund funneling billions his way. What was in an e-mail a Connecticut hedge fund sent to Madoff just hours before he turned himself in? Did it accuse him of running what may very well be the most massive Ponzi scheme in history? Hardly. And troubled waters for the newspaper industry, as it struggles to stay afloat in a sea of online news. So what will the future of news look like? The truth is, nobody knows. But in the meantime, there are a lot interesting experiments going on to find out. Plus, President Obama makes his first trip to Europe as president for the G-20 summit in London. How'd he do? How'd it go? All this and much more on this week's Bottom Line podcast tag:odeo.com,2009-04-02,24401230 Thu, 02 Apr 2009 21:00:00 -0700 no The Bottom Line With Curt Nickisch Business economy fincance http://odeo.com/episodes/24370497-Let-Them-Eat-Recession-Cake This week on The Bottom Line podcast: Hunger. Cold. Loneliness. A day in the lives of two homeless laborers. And, what we're calling Plan B America. The stories of three other Americans struggling to adjust to the new path their lives have turned down since the economy turned on them. Plus, two stories of cake. One of the resignation variety, one of the wedding variety. Has the recession slain the mighty Bridezilla? This week on The Bottom Line podcast: Hunger. Cold. Loneliness. A day in the lives of two homeless laborers. And, what we're calling Plan B America. The stories of three other Americans struggling to adjust to the new path their lives have turned down since the economy turned on them. Plus, two stories of cake. One of the resignation variety, one of the wedding variety. Has the recession slain the mighty Bridezilla? This week on The Bottom Line podcast: Hunger. Cold. Loneliness. A day in the lives of two homeless laborers. And, what we're calling Plan B America. The stories of three other Americans struggling to adjust to the new path their lives have turned down since the economy turned on them. Plus, two stories of cake. One of the resignation variety, one of the wedding variety. Has the recession slain the mighty Bridezilla? tag:odeo.com,2009-03-26,24370497 Thu, 26 Mar 2009 21:00:00 -0700 no The Bottom Line With Curt Nickisch Business economy fincance http://odeo.com/episodes/24333471-Accountability-On-Wall-Street Madoff whistle-blower Harry Markopolos scores another "I told you so." Senator Chuck Grassley tells us he doesn't ACTUALLY want AIG executives to kill themselves. And a look into the future for the housing market and the auto market (hint: it includes flying cars). Madoff whistle-blower Harry Markopolos scores another "I told you so." Senator Chuck Grassley tells us he doesn't ACTUALLY want AIG executives to kill themselves. And a look into the future for the housing market and the auto market (hint: it includes flying cars). Madoff whistle-blower Harry Markopolos scores another "I told you so." Senator Chuck Grassley tells us he doesn't ACTUALLY want AIG executives to kill themselves. And a look into the future for the housing market and the auto market (hint: it includes flying cars). tag:odeo.com,2009-03-19,24333471 Thu, 19 Mar 2009 21:00:00 -0700 no The Bottom Line With Curt Nickisch Business economy fincance http://odeo.com/episodes/24317952-A-Downward-Facing-Dog-A-Day This week on "The Bottom Line" podcast: Bernard Madoff pleads guilty to masterminding one of the largest swindles in Wall Street history. One of his alleged victims, Nobel Peace Prize recipient and Holocaust survivor Elie Wiesel, has a few words for him. Also, we catch up with five Bay Staters we spoke to back in October, to see how their lives have changed since the recession began. Plus, how to cure "economic fatigue." This week on "The Bottom Line" podcast: Bernard Madoff pleads guilty to masterminding one of the largest swindles in Wall Street history. One of his alleged victims, Nobel Peace Prize recipient and Holocaust survivor Elie Wiesel, has a few words for him. Also, we catch up with five Bay Staters we spoke to back in October, to see how their lives have changed since the recession began. Plus, how to cure "economic fatigue." This week on "The Bottom Line" podcast: Bernard Madoff pleads guilty to masterminding one of the largest swindles in Wall Street history. One of his alleged victims, Nobel Peace Prize recipient and Holocaust survivor Elie Wiesel, has a few words for him. Also, we catch up with five Bay Staters we spoke to back in October, to see how their lives have changed since the recession began. Plus, how to cure "economic fatigue." tag:odeo.com,2009-03-12,24317952 Thu, 12 Mar 2009 21:00:00 -0700 no The Bottom Line With Curt Nickisch Business economy fincance http://odeo.com/episodes/24298965-The-Podcast-A-Downward-Facing-Dog-A-Day This week on "The Bottom Line" podcast: Bernard Madoff pleads guilty to masterminding one of the largest swindles in Wall Street history. One of his alleged victims, Nobel Peace Prize recipient and Holocaust survivor Elie Wiesel, has a few words for him. Also, we catch up with five Bay Staters we spoke to back in October, to see how their lives have changed since the recession began. Plus, how to cure "economic fatigue." This week on "The Bottom Line" podcast: Bernard Madoff pleads guilty to masterminding one of the largest swindles in Wall Street history. One of his alleged victims, Nobel Peace Prize recipient and Holocaust survivor Elie Wiesel, has a few words for him. Also, we catch up with five Bay Staters we spoke to back in October, to see how their lives have changed since the recession began. Plus, how to cure "economic fatigue." This week on "The Bottom Line" podcast: Bernard Madoff pleads guilty to masterminding one of the largest swindles in Wall Street history. One of his alleged victims, Nobel Peace Prize recipient and Holocaust survivor Elie Wiesel, has a few words for him. Also, we catch up with five Bay Staters we spoke to back in October, to see how their lives have changed since the recession began. Plus, how to cure "economic fatigue." tag:odeo.com,2009-03-12,24298965 Thu, 12 Mar 2009 21:00:00 -0700 no The Bottom Line With Curt Nickisch Business economy fincance http://odeo.com/episodes/24262211-The-Podcast-Splitting-Pills-To-Save-On-Bills This week on "The Bottom Line" podcast: President Obama starts work on healthcare reform, but patients aren't waiting. They're writing their own prescription for cutting costs: Pill-splitting. Also, unemployment in Massachusetts hits a 16-year high. We discuss the recession's psychological impact on adults -- and children. And young composers find opportunities in the growing field of video-game scoring. This week on "The Bottom Line" podcast: President Obama starts work on healthcare reform, but patients aren't waiting. They're writing their own prescription for cutting costs: Pill-splitting. Also, unemployment in Massachusetts hits a 16-year high. We discuss the recession's psychological impact on adults -- and children. And young composers find opportunities in the growing field of video-game scoring. This week on "The Bottom Line" podcast: President Obama starts work on healthcare reform, but patients aren't waiting. They're writing their own prescription for cutting costs: Pill-splitting. Also, unemployment in Massachusetts hits a 16-year high. We discuss the recession's psychological impact on adults -- and children. And young composers find opportunities in the growing field of video-game scoring. tag:odeo.com,2009-03-05,24262211 Thu, 05 Mar 2009 21:00:00 -0800 no The Bottom Line With Curt Nickisch Business economy fincance http://odeo.com/episodes/24278949-Splitting-Pills-To-Save-On-Bills This week on "The Bottom Line" podcast: President Obama starts work on healthcare reform, but patients aren't waiting. They're writing their own prescription for cutting costs: Pill-splitting. Also, unemployment in Massachusetts hits a 16-year high. We discuss the recession's psychological impact on adults -- and children. And young composers find opportunities in the growing field of video-game scoring. This week on "The Bottom Line" podcast: President Obama starts work on healthcare reform, but patients aren't waiting. They're writing their own prescription for cutting costs: Pill-splitting. Also, unemployment in Massachusetts hits a 16-year high. We discuss the recession's psychological impact on adults -- and children. And young composers find opportunities in the growing field of video-game scoring. This week on "The Bottom Line" podcast: President Obama starts work on healthcare reform, but patients aren't waiting. They're writing their own prescription for cutting costs: Pill-splitting. Also, unemployment in Massachusetts hits a 16-year high. We discuss the recession's psychological impact on adults -- and children. And young composers find opportunities in the growing field of video-game scoring. tag:odeo.com,2009-03-05,24278949 Thu, 05 Mar 2009 21:00:00 -0800 no The Bottom Line With Curt Nickisch Business economy fincance http://odeo.com/episodes/24219769-The-Podcast-The-Transportation-Triple-Whammy Transportation agencies in Mass. are saddled with debt -- and soon, you may have to pay for it. Consider the triple whammy: higher Turnpike tolls, higher T fares and higher gas taxes. Plus, the recession may be changing our eating habits, for better or for worse. Host Curt Nickisch goes grocery shopping with someone who just lost her job. Also, a psychologist says "Type T" personalities could fare well in this economy. And we explain this week's Bottom Line buzzword: nationalization. It's a loaded word these days. Transportation agencies in Mass. are saddled with debt -- and soon, you may have to pay for it. Consider the triple whammy: higher Turnpike tolls, higher T fares and higher gas taxes. Plus, the recession may be changing our eating habits, for better or for worse. Host Curt Nickisch goes grocery shopping with someone who just lost her job. Also, a psychologist says "Type T" personalities could fare well in this economy. And we explain this week's Bottom Line buzzword: nationalization. It's a loaded word these days. Transportation agencies in Mass. are saddled with debt -- and soon, you may have to pay for it. Consider the triple whammy: higher Turnpike tolls, higher T fares and higher gas taxes. Plus, the recession may be changing our eating habits, for better or for worse. Host Curt Nickisch goes grocery shopping with someone who just lost her job. Also, a psychologist says "Type T" personalities could fare well in this economy. And we explain this week's Bottom Line buzzword: nationalization. It's a loaded word these days. tag:odeo.com,2009-02-26,24219769 Thu, 26 Feb 2009 21:00:00 -0800 no The Bottom Line With Curt Nickisch Business economy fincance http://odeo.com/episodes/24278950-The-Transportation-Triple-Whammy Transportation agencies in Mass. are saddled with debt -- and soon, you may have to pay for it. Consider the triple whammy: higher Turnpike tolls, higher T fares and higher gas taxes. Plus, the recession may be changing our eating habits, for better or for worse. Host Curt Nickisch goes grocery shopping with someone who just lost her job. Also, a psychologist says "Type T" personalities could fare well in this economy. And we explain this week's Bottom Line buzzword: nationalization. It's a loaded word these days. Transportation agencies in Mass. are saddled with debt -- and soon, you may have to pay for it. Consider the triple whammy: higher Turnpike tolls, higher T fares and higher gas taxes. Plus, the recession may be changing our eating habits, for better or for worse. Host Curt Nickisch goes grocery shopping with someone who just lost her job. Also, a psychologist says "Type T" personalities could fare well in this economy. And we explain this week's Bottom Line buzzword: nationalization. It's a loaded word these days. Transportation agencies in Mass. are saddled with debt -- and soon, you may have to pay for it. Consider the triple whammy: higher Turnpike tolls, higher T fares and higher gas taxes. Plus, the recession may be changing our eating habits, for better or for worse. Host Curt Nickisch goes grocery shopping with someone who just lost her job. Also, a psychologist says "Type T" personalities could fare well in this economy. And we explain this week's Bottom Line buzzword: nationalization. It's a loaded word these days. tag:odeo.com,2009-02-26,24278950 Thu, 26 Feb 2009 21:00:00 -0800 no The Bottom Line With Curt Nickisch Business economy fincance http://odeo.com/episodes/24079402-The-Only-Thing-We-Have-To-Fear-Is-Catastrophe President Obama warns us the crisis could become irreversible if lawmakers don't act now. ...Really? Co-hosts Curt Nickisch and Andrew Phelps pick apart this week's Bottom Line Buzzword, uttered by POTUS himself: Catastrophe. Plus, we nominate Car Talk's Ray Magliozzi for car czar: "I don't think any stimulus or any overnight answer is going to suffice here," Ray says of the auto industry. "I think they're going to have to start innovating." Also, if your colleagues lose their jobs but you keep yours, it turns out you might suffer "survivor's guilt." We talk to a workplace psychologist. And we check in again on Dancing Deer Baking Company, a Boston cookie shop that just laid off 10 people after years of growth. President Obama warns us the crisis could become irreversible if lawmakers don't act now. ...Really? Co-hosts Curt Nickisch and Andrew Phelps pick apart this week's Bottom Line Buzzword, uttered by POTUS himself: Catastrophe. Plus, we nominate Car Talk's Ray Magliozzi for car czar: "I don't think any stimulus or any overnight answer is going to suffice here," Ray says of the auto industry. "I think they're going to have to start innovating." Also, if your colleagues lose their jobs but you keep yours, it turns out you might suffer "survivor's guilt." We talk to a workplace psychologist. And we check in again on Dancing Deer Baking Company, a Boston cookie shop that just laid off 10 people after years of growth. President Obama warns us the crisis could become irreversible if lawmakers don't act now. ...Really? Co-hosts Curt Nickisch and Andrew Phelps pick apart this week's Bottom Line Buzzword, uttered by POTUS himself: Catastrophe. Plus, we nominate Car Talk's Ray Magliozzi for car czar: "I don't think any stimulus or any overnight answer is going to suffice here," Ray says of the auto industry. "I think they're going to have to start innovating." Also, if your colleagues lose their jobs but you keep yours, it turns out you might suffer "survivor's guilt." We talk to a workplace psychologist. And we check in again on Dancing Deer Baking Company, a Boston cookie shop that just laid off 10 people after years of growth. tag:odeo.com,2009-02-12,24079402 Thu, 12 Feb 2009 21:00:00 -0800 no The Bottom Line With Curt Nickisch Business economy fincance http://odeo.com/episodes/24165834-The-Only-Thing-We-Have-To-Fear-Is-Catastrophe President Obama warns us the crisis could become irreversible if lawmakers don't act now. ...Really? Co-hosts Curt Nickisch and Andrew Phelps pick apart this week's Bottom Line Buzzword, uttered by POTUS himself: Catastrophe. Plus, we nominate Car Talk's Ray Magliozzi for car czar: "I don't think any stimulus or any overnight answer is going to suffice here," Ray says of the auto industry. "I think they're going to have to start innovating." Also, if your colleagues lose their jobs but you keep yours, it turns out you might suffer "survivor's guilt." We talk to a workplace psychologist. And we check in again on Dancing Deer Baking Company, a Boston cookie shop that just laid off 10 people after years of growth. President Obama warns us the crisis could become irreversible if lawmakers don't act now. ...Really? Co-hosts Curt Nickisch and Andrew Phelps pick apart this week's Bottom Line Buzzword, uttered by POTUS himself: Catastrophe. Plus, we nominate Car Talk's Ray Magliozzi for car czar: "I don't think any stimulus or any overnight answer is going to suffice here," Ray says of the auto industry. "I think they're going to have to start innovating." Also, if your colleagues lose their jobs but you keep yours, it turns out you might suffer "survivor's guilt." We talk to a workplace psychologist. And we check in again on Dancing Deer Baking Company, a Boston cookie shop that just laid off 10 people after years of growth. President Obama warns us the crisis could become irreversible if lawmakers don't act now. ...Really? Co-hosts Curt Nickisch and Andrew Phelps pick apart this week's Bottom Line Buzzword, uttered by POTUS himself: Catastrophe. Plus, we nominate Car Talk's Ray Magliozzi for car czar: "I don't think any stimulus or any overnight answer is going to suffice here," Ray says of the auto industry. "I think they're going to have to start innovating." Also, if your colleagues lose their jobs but you keep yours, it turns out you might suffer "survivor's guilt." We talk to a workplace psychologist. And we check in again on Dancing Deer Baking Company, a Boston cookie shop that just laid off 10 people after years of growth. tag:odeo.com,2009-02-12,24165834 Thu, 12 Feb 2009 21:00:00 -0800 no The Bottom Line With Curt Nickisch Business economy fincance http://odeo.com/episodes/24053071-Roars-Like-A-Lion-Bites-Like-A-Flea We just love those Harry Markopolos one-liners. This week: A Massachusetts whistle blower scores one of the biggest "I-told-you-so's" in financial history. Plus, is the stimulus package a "Trojan horse" to turn America into France? Former Labor Secretary Robert Reich says baloney! And host Curt Nickisch explains how Facebook and Twitter are the new career centers in a 21st century recession. We just love those Harry Markopolos one-liners. This week: A Massachusetts whistle blower scores one of the biggest "I-told-you-so's" in financial history. Plus, is the stimulus package a "Trojan horse" to turn America into France? Former Labor Secretary Robert Reich says baloney! And host Curt Nickisch explains how Facebook and Twitter are the new career centers in a 21st century recession. We just love those Harry Markopolos one-liners. This week: A Massachusetts whistle blower scores one of the biggest "I-told-you-so's" in financial history. Plus, is the stimulus package a "Trojan horse" to turn America into France? Former Labor Secretary Robert Reich says baloney! And host Curt Nickisch explains how Facebook and Twitter are the new career centers in a 21st century recession. tag:odeo.com,2009-02-05,24053071 Thu, 05 Feb 2009 21:00:00 -0800 no The Bottom Line With Curt Nickisch Business economy fincance http://odeo.com/episodes/24165836-Roars-Like-A-Lion-Bites-Like-A-Flea We just love those Harry Markopolos one-liners. This week: A Massachusetts whistle blower scores one of the biggest "I-told-you-so's" in financial history. Plus, is the stimulus package a "Trojan horse" to turn America into France? Former Labor Secretary Robert Reich says baloney! And host Curt Nickisch explains how Facebook and Twitter are the new career centers in a 21st century recession. We just love those Harry Markopolos one-liners. This week: A Massachusetts whistle blower scores one of the biggest "I-told-you-so's" in financial history. Plus, is the stimulus package a "Trojan horse" to turn America into France? Former Labor Secretary Robert Reich says baloney! And host Curt Nickisch explains how Facebook and Twitter are the new career centers in a 21st century recession. We just love those Harry Markopolos one-liners. This week: A Massachusetts whistle blower scores one of the biggest "I-told-you-so's" in financial history. Plus, is the stimulus package a "Trojan horse" to turn America into France? Former Labor Secretary Robert Reich says baloney! And host Curt Nickisch explains how Facebook and Twitter are the new career centers in a 21st century recession. tag:odeo.com,2009-02-05,24165836 Thu, 05 Feb 2009 21:00:00 -0800 no The Bottom Line With Curt Nickisch Business economy fincance http://odeo.com/episodes/24014924-Jan-30-Downsized-Rightsized-RIF-d-And-Rationalized It's raining layoffs. We hear from three Americans who are "downsized," "rebalanced," laid off -- whatever you want to call it. And we examine all the corporate euphemisms for getting fired. Plus, "On Point" host Tom Ashbrook grills the leading free-market economist of the last generation: Find out if Martin Feldstein's worldview has changed after ushering in Reaganomics 25 years ago. And we talk about the market heating up for the Boston Red Sox, now that the New York Times Co. is selling its share. Hosted by WBUR's Curt Nickisch. It's raining layoffs. We hear from three Americans who are "downsized," "rebalanced," laid off -- whatever you want to call it. And we examine all the corporate euphemisms for getting fired. Plus, "On Point" host Tom Ashbrook grills the leading free-market economist of the last generation: Find out if Martin Feldstein's worldview has changed after ushering in Reaganomics 25 years ago. And we talk about the market heating up for the Boston Red Sox, now that the New York Times Co. is selling its share. Hosted by WBUR's Curt Nickisch. It's raining layoffs. We hear from three Americans who are "downsized," "rebalanced," laid off -- whatever you want to call it. And we examine all the corporate euphemisms for getting fired. Plus, "On Point" host Tom Ashbrook grills the leading free-market economist of the last generation: Find out if Martin Feldstein's worldview has changed after ushering in Reaganomics 25 years ago. And we talk about the market heating up for the Boston Red Sox, now that the New York Times Co. is selling its share. Hosted by WBUR's Curt Nickisch. tag:odeo.com,2009-01-29,24014924 Thu, 29 Jan 2009 21:00:00 -0800 no The Bottom Line With Curt Nickisch Business economy fincance http://odeo.com/episodes/24017576-Downsized-Rightsized-RIF-d-And-Rationalized It's raining layoffs. We hear from three Americans who are "downsized," "rebalanced," laid off -- whatever you want to call it. And we examine all the corporate euphemisms for getting fired. Plus, "On Point" host Tom Ashbrook grills the leading free-market economist of the last generation: Find out if Martin Feldstein's worldview has changed after ushering in Reaganomics 25 years ago. And we talk about the market heating up for the Boston Red Sox, now that the New York Times Co. is selling its share. Hosted by WBUR's Curt Nickisch. It's raining layoffs. We hear from three Americans who are "downsized," "rebalanced," laid off -- whatever you want to call it. And we examine all the corporate euphemisms for getting fired. Plus, "On Point" host Tom Ashbrook grills the leading free-market economist of the last generation: Find out if Martin Feldstein's worldview has changed after ushering in Reaganomics 25 years ago. And we talk about the market heating up for the Boston Red Sox, now that the New York Times Co. is selling its share. Hosted by WBUR's Curt Nickisch. It's raining layoffs. We hear from three Americans who are "downsized," "rebalanced," laid off -- whatever you want to call it. And we examine all the corporate euphemisms for getting fired. Plus, "On Point" host Tom Ashbrook grills the leading free-market economist of the last generation: Find out if Martin Feldstein's worldview has changed after ushering in Reaganomics 25 years ago. And we talk about the market heating up for the Boston Red Sox, now that the New York Times Co. is selling its share. Hosted by WBUR's Curt Nickisch. tag:odeo.com,2009-01-29,24017576 Thu, 29 Jan 2009 21:00:00 -0800 no The Bottom Line With Curt Nickisch Business economy fincance http://odeo.com/episodes/24165838-Downsized-Rightsized-RIF-d-And-Rationalized It's raining layoffs. We hear from three Americans who are "downsized," "rebalanced," laid off -- whatever you want to call it. And we examine all the corporate euphemisms for getting fired. Plus, "On Point" host Tom Ashbrook grills the leading free-market economist of the last generation: Find out if Martin Feldstein's worldview has changed after ushering in Reaganomics 25 years ago. And we talk about the market heating up for the Boston Red Sox, now that the New York Times Co. is selling its share. Hosted by WBUR's Curt Nickisch. It's raining layoffs. We hear from three Americans who are "downsized," "rebalanced," laid off -- whatever you want to call it. And we examine all the corporate euphemisms for getting fired. Plus, "On Point" host Tom Ashbrook grills the leading free-market economist of the last generation: Find out if Martin Feldstein's worldview has changed after ushering in Reaganomics 25 years ago. And we talk about the market heating up for the Boston Red Sox, now that the New York Times Co. is selling its share. Hosted by WBUR's Curt Nickisch. It's raining layoffs. We hear from three Americans who are "downsized," "rebalanced," laid off -- whatever you want to call it. And we examine all the corporate euphemisms for getting fired. Plus, "On Point" host Tom Ashbrook grills the leading free-market economist of the last generation: Find out if Martin Feldstein's worldview has changed after ushering in Reaganomics 25 years ago. And we talk about the market heating up for the Boston Red Sox, now that the New York Times Co. is selling its share. Hosted by WBUR's Curt Nickisch. tag:odeo.com,2009-01-29,24165838 Thu, 29 Jan 2009 21:00:00 -0800 no The Bottom Line With Curt Nickisch Business economy fincance http://odeo.com/episodes/23986686-Jan-30-Downsized-Rightsized-RIF-d-And-Rationalized It's raining layoffs. We hear from three Americans who are "downsized," "rebalanced," laid off -- whatever you want to call it. And we examine all the corporate euphemisms for getting fired. Plus, "On Point" host Tom Ashbrook grills the leading free-market economist of the last generation: Find out if Martin Feldstein's worldview has changed after ushering in Reaganomics 25 years ago. And we talk about the market heating up for the Boston Red Sox, now that the New York Times Co. is selling its share. Hosted by WBUR's Curt Nickisch. It's raining layoffs. We hear from three Americans who are "downsized," "rebalanced," laid off -- whatever you want to call it. And we examine all the corporate euphemisms for getting fired. Plus, "On Point" host Tom Ashbrook grills the leading free-market economist of the last generation: Find out if Martin Feldstein's worldview has changed after ushering in Reaganomics 25 years ago. And we talk about the market heating up for the Boston Red Sox, now that the New York Times Co. is selling its share. Hosted by WBUR's Curt Nickisch. It's raining layoffs. We hear from three Americans who are "downsized," "rebalanced," laid off -- whatever you want to call it. And we examine all the corporate euphemisms for getting fired. Plus, "On Point" host Tom Ashbrook grills the leading free-market economist of the last generation: Find out if Martin Feldstein's worldview has changed after ushering in Reaganomics 25 years ago. And we talk about the market heating up for the Boston Red Sox, now that the New York Times Co. is selling its share. Hosted by WBUR's Curt Nickisch. tag:odeo.com,2009-01-29,23986686 Thu, 29 Jan 2009 21:00:00 -0800 no The Bottom Line With Curt Nickisch Business economy fincance http://odeo.com/episodes/24014925-Jan-23-Zombie-Banks-And-How-Obama-Might-Bring-Them-Back-To-Life Is the government throwing away cash to prop up "zombie banks?" We talk with New York Times columnist Gretchen Morgenson about how President Obama might revive them. Plus, host Curt Nickisch examines a staggering one-point increase in the Massachusetts unemployment rate. And WBUR's David Boeri visits with shoppers on a liquidation binge at Circuit City. Is the government throwing away cash to prop up "zombie banks?" We talk with New York Times columnist Gretchen Morgenson about how President Obama might revive them. Plus, host Curt Nickisch examines a staggering one-point increase in the Massachusetts unemployment rate. And WBUR's David Boeri visits with shoppers on a liquidation binge at Circuit City. Is the government throwing away cash to prop up "zombie banks?" We talk with New York Times columnist Gretchen Morgenson about how President Obama might revive them. Plus, host Curt Nickisch examines a staggering one-point increase in the Massachusetts unemployment rate. And WBUR's David Boeri visits with shoppers on a liquidation binge at Circuit City. tag:odeo.com,2009-01-22,24014925 Thu, 22 Jan 2009 21:00:00 -0800 no The Bottom Line With Curt Nickisch Business economy fincance http://odeo.com/episodes/23926942-Jan-23-Zombie-Banks-And-How-Obama-Might-Bring-Them-Back-To-Life Is the government throwing away cash to prop up "zombie banks?" We talk with New York Times columnist Gretchen Morgenson about how President Obama might revive them. Plus, host Curt Nickisch examines a staggering one-point increase in the Massachusetts unemployment rate. And WBUR's David Boeri visits with shoppers on a liquidation binge at Circuit City. Is the government throwing away cash to prop up "zombie banks?" We talk with New York Times columnist Gretchen Morgenson about how President Obama might revive them. Plus, host Curt Nickisch examines a staggering one-point increase in the Massachusetts unemployment rate. And WBUR's David Boeri visits with shoppers on a liquidation binge at Circuit City. Is the government throwing away cash to prop up "zombie banks?" We talk with New York Times columnist Gretchen Morgenson about how President Obama might revive them. Plus, host Curt Nickisch examines a staggering one-point increase in the Massachusetts unemployment rate. And WBUR's David Boeri visits with shoppers on a liquidation binge at Circuit City. tag:odeo.com,2009-01-22,23926942 Thu, 22 Jan 2009 21:00:00 -0800 no The Bottom Line With Curt Nickisch Business economy fincance http://odeo.com/episodes/24017578-Zombie-Banks-And-How-Obama-Might-Bring-Them-Back-To-Life Is the government throwing away cash to prop up "zombie banks?" We talk with New York Times columnist Gretchen Morgenson about how President Obama might revive them. Plus, host Curt Nickisch examines a staggering one-point increase in the Massachusetts unemployment rate. And WBUR's David Boeri visits with shoppers on a liquidation binge at Circuit City. Is the government throwing away cash to prop up "zombie banks?" We talk with New York Times columnist Gretchen Morgenson about how President Obama might revive them. Plus, host Curt Nickisch examines a staggering one-point increase in the Massachusetts unemployment rate. And WBUR's David Boeri visits with shoppers on a liquidation binge at Circuit City. Is the government throwing away cash to prop up "zombie banks?" We talk with New York Times columnist Gretchen Morgenson about how President Obama might revive them. Plus, host Curt Nickisch examines a staggering one-point increase in the Massachusetts unemployment rate. And WBUR's David Boeri visits with shoppers on a liquidation binge at Circuit City. tag:odeo.com,2009-01-22,24017578 Thu, 22 Jan 2009 21:00:00 -0800 no The Bottom Line With Curt Nickisch Business economy fincance http://odeo.com/episodes/24165840-Zombie-Banks-And-How-Obama-Might-Bring-Them-Back-To-Life Is the government throwing away cash to prop up "zombie banks?" We talk with New York Times columnist Gretchen Morgenson about how President Obama might revive them. Plus, host Curt Nickisch examines a staggering one-point increase in the Massachusetts unemployment rate. And WBUR's David Boeri visits with shoppers on a liquidation binge at Circuit City. Is the government throwing away cash to prop up "zombie banks?" We talk with New York Times columnist Gretchen Morgenson about how President Obama might revive them. Plus, host Curt Nickisch examines a staggering one-point increase in the Massachusetts unemployment rate. And WBUR's David Boeri visits with shoppers on a liquidation binge at Circuit City. Is the government throwing away cash to prop up "zombie banks?" We talk with New York Times columnist Gretchen Morgenson about how President Obama might revive them. Plus, host Curt Nickisch examines a staggering one-point increase in the Massachusetts unemployment rate. And WBUR's David Boeri visits with shoppers on a liquidation binge at Circuit City. tag:odeo.com,2009-01-22,24165840 Thu, 22 Jan 2009 21:00:00 -0800 no The Bottom Line With Curt Nickisch Business economy fincance http://odeo.com/episodes/24014926-Jan-16-The-World-Holds-Its-Breath-For-Obama The tricky transition of financial power in Washington and the kind of money crisis a President Obama will face. How Massachusetts is lining up the "shovel-ready" projects. The guy who literally wrote the book on gullibility says he got duped by Bernard Madoff. And a "pink slip" party in Boston eases the pain of unemployment. Hosted by WBUR's Curt Nickisch. The tricky transition of financial power in Washington and the kind of money crisis a President Obama will face. How Massachusetts is lining up the "shovel-ready" projects. The guy who literally wrote the book on gullibility says he got duped by Bernard Madoff. And a "pink slip" party in Boston eases the pain of unemployment. Hosted by WBUR's Curt Nickisch. The tricky transition of financial power in Washington and the kind of money crisis a President Obama will face. How Massachusetts is lining up the "shovel-ready" projects. The guy who literally wrote the book on gullibility says he got duped by Bernard Madoff. And a "pink slip" party in Boston eases the pain of unemployment. Hosted by WBUR's Curt Nickisch. tag:odeo.com,2009-01-15,24014926 Thu, 15 Jan 2009 21:00:00 -0800 no The Bottom Line With Curt Nickisch Business economy fincance http://odeo.com/episodes/23889572-Jan-16-The-World-Holds-Its-Breath-For-Obama The tricky transition of financial power in Washington and the kind of money crisis a President Obama will face. How Massachusetts is lining up the "shovel-ready" projects. The guy who literally wrote the book on gullibility says he got duped by Bernard Madoff. And a "pink slip" party in Boston eases the pain of unemployment. Hosted by WBUR's Curt Nickisch. The tricky transition of financial power in Washington and the kind of money crisis a President Obama will face. How Massachusetts is lining up the "shovel-ready" projects. The guy who literally wrote the book on gullibility says he got duped by Bernard Madoff. And a "pink slip" party in Boston eases the pain of unemployment. Hosted by WBUR's Curt Nickisch. The tricky transition of financial power in Washington and the kind of money crisis a President Obama will face. How Massachusetts is lining up the "shovel-ready" projects. The guy who literally wrote the book on gullibility says he got duped by Bernard Madoff. And a "pink slip" party in Boston eases the pain of unemployment. Hosted by WBUR's Curt Nickisch. tag:odeo.com,2009-01-15,23889572 Thu, 15 Jan 2009 21:00:00 -0800 no The Bottom Line With Curt Nickisch Business economy fincance http://odeo.com/episodes/24017579-The-World-Holds-Its-Breath-For-Obama The tricky transition of financial power in Washington and the kind of money crisis a President Obama will face. How Massachusetts is lining up the "shovel-ready" projects. The guy who literally wrote the book on gullibility says he got duped by Bernard Madoff. And a "pink slip" party in Boston eases the pain of unemployment. Hosted by WBUR's Curt Nickisch. The tricky transition of financial power in Washington and the kind of money crisis a President Obama will face. How Massachusetts is lining up the "shovel-ready" projects. The guy who literally wrote the book on gullibility says he got duped by Bernard Madoff. And a "pink slip" party in Boston eases the pain of unemployment. Hosted by WBUR's Curt Nickisch. The tricky transition of financial power in Washington and the kind of money crisis a President Obama will face. How Massachusetts is lining up the "shovel-ready" projects. The guy who literally wrote the book on gullibility says he got duped by Bernard Madoff. And a "pink slip" party in Boston eases the pain of unemployment. Hosted by WBUR's Curt Nickisch. tag:odeo.com,2009-01-15,24017579 Thu, 15 Jan 2009 21:00:00 -0800 no The Bottom Line With Curt Nickisch Business economy fincance http://odeo.com/episodes/24165844-The-World-Holds-Its-Breath-For-Obama The tricky transition of financial power in Washington and the kind of money crisis a President Obama will face. How Massachusetts is lining up the "shovel-ready" projects. The guy who literally wrote the book on gullibility says he got duped by Bernard Madoff. And a "pink slip" party in Boston eases the pain of unemployment. Hosted by WBUR's Curt Nickisch. The tricky transition of financial power in Washington and the kind of money crisis a President Obama will face. How Massachusetts is lining up the "shovel-ready" projects. The guy who literally wrote the book on gullibility says he got duped by Bernard Madoff. And a "pink slip" party in Boston eases the pain of unemployment. Hosted by WBUR's Curt Nickisch. The tricky transition of financial power in Washington and the kind of money crisis a President Obama will face. How Massachusetts is lining up the "shovel-ready" projects. The guy who literally wrote the book on gullibility says he got duped by Bernard Madoff. And a "pink slip" party in Boston eases the pain of unemployment. Hosted by WBUR's Curt Nickisch. tag:odeo.com,2009-01-15,24165844 Thu, 15 Jan 2009 21:00:00 -0800 no The Bottom Line With Curt Nickisch Business economy fincance http://odeo.com/episodes/23886327-Jan-16-Inaugurama-A-Big-Economic-Mess-For-Obama The tricky transition of financial power in Washington and the kind of money crisis a President Obama will face. How Massachusetts is lining up the "shovel-ready" projects. The guy who literally wrote the book on gullibility says he got duped by Bernard Madoff. And a "pink slip" party in Boston eases the pain of unemployment. Hosted by WBUR's Curt Nickisch. The tricky transition of financial power in Washington and the kind of money crisis a President Obama will face. How Massachusetts is lining up the "shovel-ready" projects. The guy who literally wrote the book on gullibility says he got duped by Bernard Madoff. And a "pink slip" party in Boston eases the pain of unemployment. Hosted by WBUR's Curt Nickisch. The tricky transition of financial power in Washington and the kind of money crisis a President Obama will face. How Massachusetts is lining up the "shovel-ready" projects. The guy who literally wrote the book on gullibility says he got duped by Bernard Madoff. And a "pink slip" party in Boston eases the pain of unemployment. Hosted by WBUR's Curt Nickisch. tag:odeo.com,2009-01-15,23886327 Thu, 15 Jan 2009 21:00:00 -0800 no The Bottom Line With Curt Nickisch Business economy fincance http://odeo.com/episodes/24014927-Jan-9-Car-Talk-Tax-Talk-And-Other-Important-Junk Ray Magliozzi of "Car Talk" on why he supports a 50-cent national gas tax -- and the debate over raising gas taxes in Massachusetts. President-elect Barack Obama's $800 billion stimulus package is light on details. High-tech firm EMC announces the pre-emptive layoffs of 2,400 people. And the shockwaves of Bernard Madoff's Ponzi scheme reaches the shores Nantucket. Hosted by WBUR's Curt Nickisch. Ray Magliozzi of "Car Talk" on why he supports a 50-cent national gas tax -- and the debate over raising gas taxes in Massachusetts. President-elect Barack Obama's $800 billion stimulus package is light on details. High-tech firm EMC announces the pre-emptive layoffs of 2,400 people. And the shockwaves of Bernard Madoff's Ponzi scheme reaches the shores Nantucket. Hosted by WBUR's Curt Nickisch. Ray Magliozzi of "Car Talk" on why he supports a 50-cent national gas tax -- and the debate over raising gas taxes in Massachusetts. President-elect Barack Obama's $800 billion stimulus package is light on details. High-tech firm EMC announces the pre-emptive layoffs of 2,400 people. And the shockwaves of Bernard Madoff's Ponzi scheme reaches the shores Nantucket. Hosted by WBUR's Curt Nickisch. tag:odeo.com,2009-01-08,24014927 Thu, 08 Jan 2009 21:00:00 -0800 no The Bottom Line With Curt Nickisch Business economy fincance