http://odeo.com/channels/38236-NPR-Business-Story-of-the-Day-Podcast Nprpodcasts no The top business story of the day from Morning Edition, All Things Considered and other award-winning NPR programs. The top business story of the day from Morning Edition, All Things Considered and other award-winning NPR programs. Editor's Pick. More podcasts at NPR.org/podcasts en-us 40 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 09:25:47 -0800 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 09:25:47 -0800 http://odeo.com/episodes/25445812-Calif-Companies-Help-Ex-Cons-Get-Back-On-Track Though California has the worst recidivism rate in the nation — more than two-thirds of ex-cons in the state return to prison — companies like Goodwill Industries and Tri-CED Community Recycling make a point of hiring people looking for a second chance. Though California has the worst recidivism rate in the nation — more than two-thirds of ex-cons in the state return to prison — companies like Goodwill Industries and Tri-CED Community Recycling make a point of hiring people looking for a second chance. Though California has the worst recidivism rate in the nation — more than two-thirds of ex-cons in the state return to prison — companies like Goodwill Industries and Tri-CED Community Recycling make a point of hiring people looking for a second chance. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-13,25445812 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 09:25:47 -0800 no NPR: Business Story of the Day Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/25441194-Vision-Groups-Want-Colleges-To-Stop-Buying-Kindle Amazon's Kindle is taking some knocks from the National Federation for the Blind. The electronic reader can read books aloud, but the federation says that function is difficult to turn on when you can't see. Now, two universities say they won't buy more Kindles for their students unless Amazon comes up with a fix. Amazon's Kindle is taking some knocks from the National Federation for the Blind. The electronic reader can read books aloud, but the federation says that function is difficult to turn on when you can't see. Now, two universities say they won't buy more Kindles for their students unless Amazon comes up with a fix. Amazon's Kindle is taking some knocks from the National Federation for the Blind. The electronic reader can read books aloud, but the federation says that function is difficult to turn on when you can't see. Now, two universities say they won't buy more Kindles for their students unless Amazon comes up with a fix. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-12,25441194 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 08:38:01 -0800 no NPR: Business Story of the Day Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/25436298-Bank-Failure-Leads-To-Largest-Chinese-American-Bank The failure of United Commercial Bank and its FDIC-brokered sale to Pasadena-based East-West Bank creates the largest bank focused on the Chinese-American market. It's also now the largest bank based in Southern California. The failure of United Commercial Bank and its FDIC-brokered sale to Pasadena-based East-West Bank creates the largest bank focused on the Chinese-American market. It's also now the largest bank based in Southern California. The failure of United Commercial Bank and its FDIC-brokered sale to Pasadena-based East-West Bank creates the largest bank focused on the Chinese-American market. It's also now the largest bank based in Southern California. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-11,25436298 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 08:49:15 -0800 no NPR: Business Story of the Day Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/25425312-Hotel-Building-Boom-Focuses-On-Boutique-Brands Despite the economy, hotel companies have been on a building spree — especially when it comes to creating new specialty hotels. Hyatt, Marriott and Starwood are all rolling out new brands and locations to cater to guests who don't want to stay in what they think of as a generic chain. Despite the economy, hotel companies have been on a building spree — especially when it comes to creating new specialty hotels. Hyatt, Marriott and Starwood are all rolling out new brands and locations to cater to guests who don't want to stay in what they think of as a generic chain. Despite the economy, hotel companies have been on a building spree — especially when it comes to creating new specialty hotels. Hyatt, Marriott and Starwood are all rolling out new brands and locations to cater to guests who don't want to stay in what they think of as a generic chain. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-09,25425312 Mon, 09 Nov 2009 08:44:04 -0800 no NPR: Business Story of the Day Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/25411499-How-Do-You-Find-A-Job-Ask-The-Algorithm The state of New York is looking for ways to reduce the time the unemployed spend looking for jobs, and it's turning to a mathematical formula for help. Using an algorithm developed by a Boston technology company, the program directs resumes to the employers most likely to make a hire. The state of New York is looking for ways to reduce the time the unemployed spend looking for jobs, and it's turning to a mathematical formula for help. Using an algorithm developed by a Boston technology company, the program directs resumes to the employers most likely to make a hire. The state of New York is looking for ways to reduce the time the unemployed spend looking for jobs, and it's turning to a mathematical formula for help. Using an algorithm developed by a Boston technology company, the program directs resumes to the employers most likely to make a hire. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-06,25411499 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:39:52 -0800 no NPR: Business Story of the Day Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/25405400-Battered-Company-Says-No-To-Job-Cuts The recession sent a New England manufacturer's sales tumbling last year. But Hypertherm avoided layoffs, moving workers to other tasks. The recession sent a New England manufacturer's sales tumbling last year. But Hypertherm avoided layoffs, moving workers to other tasks. The recession sent a New England manufacturer's sales tumbling last year. But Hypertherm avoided layoffs, moving workers to other tasks. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-05,25405400 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:38:24 -0800 no NPR: Business Story of the Day Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/25384228-Madoff-s-Auditor-Denies-He-knew-Of-Ponzi-Scheme Bernard Madoff's longtime auditor pleaded guilty to securities fraud charges Tuesday, but said he did not know Madoff was running a Ponzi scheme. David Friehling's plea was part of a cooperation deal with prosecutors. He will be sentenced next year. Bernard Madoff's longtime auditor pleaded guilty to securities fraud charges Tuesday, but said he did not know Madoff was running a Ponzi scheme. David Friehling's plea was part of a cooperation deal with prosecutors. He will be sentenced next year. Bernard Madoff's longtime auditor pleaded guilty to securities fraud charges Tuesday, but said he did not know Madoff was running a Ponzi scheme. David Friehling's plea was part of a cooperation deal with prosecutors. He will be sentenced next year. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-04,25384228 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 08:31:27 -0800 no NPR: Business Story of the Day Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/25384229-Doll-Fight-The-Battle-For-Holiday-Season-Sales Three relatively new doll lines are poised to lead the market: Barbie Fashionistas, Moxie Girlz and Liv Dolls. Wall Street Journal toy reporter Ann Zimmerman says the battle is shaping up to be one to watch. Three relatively new doll lines are poised to lead the market: Barbie Fashionistas, Moxie Girlz and Liv Dolls. Wall Street Journal toy reporter Ann Zimmerman says the battle is shaping up to be one to watch. Three relatively new doll lines are poised to lead the market: Barbie Fashionistas, Moxie Girlz and Liv Dolls. Wall Street Journal toy reporter Ann Zimmerman says the battle is shaping up to be one to watch. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-03,25384229 Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:33:27 -0800 no NPR: Business Story of the Day Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/25384230-Google-s-Voice-Is-Silent-In-Some-Rural-Areas Google Voice, the phone management service offered by Google, is blocking customers' calls to about 100 phone numbers that were generating excessive long distance fees in the Midwest. Lawmakers and AT&T have cried foul, and the dispute is renewing focus on a controversial practice that lets some phone companies charge inflated fees. Google Voice, the phone management service offered by Google, is blocking customers' calls to about 100 phone numbers that were generating excessive long distance fees in the Midwest. Lawmakers and AT&T have cried foul, and the dispute is renewing focus on a controversial practice that lets some phone companies charge inflated fees. Google Voice, the phone management service offered by Google, is blocking customers' calls to about 100 phone numbers that were generating excessive long distance fees in the Midwest. Lawmakers and AT&T have cried foul, and the dispute is renewing focus on a controversial practice that lets some phone companies charge inflated fees. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-02,25384230 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 09:04:00 -0800 no NPR: Business Story of the Day Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/25384231-Los-Angeles-Moves-To-Gmail-And-Cloud-Computing The City of Los Angeles has voted to overhaul its e-mail system, converting it all to Gmail. It's a victory for Google, which is trying to replace Microsoft applications in government cubicles everywhere. But some in L.A. are concerned about storing public data on Web-based servers. The City of Los Angeles has voted to overhaul its e-mail system, converting it all to Gmail. It's a victory for Google, which is trying to replace Microsoft applications in government cubicles everywhere. But some in L.A. are concerned about storing public data on Web-based servers. The City of Los Angeles has voted to overhaul its e-mail system, converting it all to Gmail. It's a victory for Google, which is trying to replace Microsoft applications in government cubicles everywhere. But some in L.A. are concerned about storing public data on Web-based servers. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-30,25384231 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 08:30:21 -0700 no NPR: Business Story of the Day Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/25384232-Senate-Hearing-On-Climate-Bill-Heats-Up A Senate committee has begun hearings on a massive climate bill that would remake the energy economy. Supporters say it will protect the environment and create a new green industry. Opponents say it will kill the fossil fuel industry — costing millions of jobs. A Senate committee has begun hearings on a massive climate bill that would remake the energy economy. Supporters say it will protect the environment and create a new green industry. Opponents say it will kill the fossil fuel industry — costing millions of jobs. A Senate committee has begun hearings on a massive climate bill that would remake the energy economy. Supporters say it will protect the environment and create a new green industry. Opponents say it will kill the fossil fuel industry — costing millions of jobs. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-30,25384232 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:39:41 -0700 no NPR: Business Story of the Day Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/25384233-Google-Announcing-New-Music-Search The new service will be featured within a standard Google search: Plug in the band or musician's name, and bios, videos and images will pop up. The search results will point you to online music retailers Google has partnered with. The new service will be featured within a standard Google search: Plug in the band or musician's name, and bios, videos and images will pop up. The search results will point you to online music retailers Google has partnered with. The new service will be featured within a standard Google search: Plug in the band or musician's name, and bios, videos and images will pop up. The search results will point you to online music retailers Google has partnered with. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-28,25384233 Wed, 28 Oct 2009 09:05:41 -0700 no NPR: Business Story of the Day Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/25384234-Toxic-Chinese-Drywall-Creates-A-Housing-Disaster Between 2004 and 2007, an estimated 100,000 homes in more than 20 states were built with toxic drywall imported from China. It's being called a "silent hurricane" because emissions from the drywall destroy plumbing and electrical systems. The Gonzalez family moved out of their home because of drywall problems. Between 2004 and 2007, an estimated 100,000 homes in more than 20 states were built with toxic drywall imported from China. It's being called a "silent hurricane" because emissions from the drywall destroy plumbing and electrical systems. The Gonzalez family moved out of their home because of drywall problems. Between 2004 and 2007, an estimated 100,000 homes in more than 20 states were built with toxic drywall imported from China. It's being called a "silent hurricane" because emissions from the drywall destroy plumbing and electrical systems. The Gonzalez family moved out of their home because of drywall problems. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-27,25384234 Tue, 27 Oct 2009 15:22:18 -0700 no NPR: Business Story of the Day Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/25376491-Verizon-s-Droid-Phone-To-Compete-With-iPhone The battle for consumers is heating up in the smart phone world. An ad campaign has been launched for the Droid, a new phone by Verizon, Google and Motorola. While Apple's iPhone dominates the market, the Droid hopes to compete. The battle for consumers is heating up in the smart phone world. An ad campaign has been launched for the Droid, a new phone by Verizon, Google and Motorola. While Apple's iPhone dominates the market, the Droid hopes to compete. The battle for consumers is heating up in the smart phone world. An ad campaign has been launched for the Droid, a new phone by Verizon, Google and Motorola. While Apple's iPhone dominates the market, the Droid hopes to compete. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-26,25376491 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 09:13:25 -0700 no NPR: Business Story of the Day Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/25356321-House-Panel-Approves-Consumer-Protection-Agency Congress moved forward on a major piece of the Obama administration's efforts to overhaul the financial industry. A key House panel approved a bill Thursday to set up a new agency to regulate consumer credit — everything from payday loans to debit cards. The proposal has taken some hits after intense lobbying from banks and other creditors. Congress moved forward on a major piece of the Obama administration's efforts to overhaul the financial industry. A key House panel approved a bill Thursday to set up a new agency to regulate consumer credit — everything from payday loans to debit cards. The proposal has taken some hits after intense lobbying from banks and other creditors. Congress moved forward on a major piece of the Obama administration's efforts to overhaul the financial industry. A key House panel approved a bill Thursday to set up a new agency to regulate consumer credit — everything from payday loans to debit cards. The proposal has taken some hits after intense lobbying from banks and other creditors. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-23,25356321 Fri, 23 Oct 2009 09:20:00 -0700 no NPR: Business Story of the Day Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/25346553-First-Time-Fakes-Frauds-Hit-Homebuyer-Tax-Break Thousands of people have gotten first-time home buyer tax credits they don't deserve — either because they haven't yet bought a home or because they already own one. The IRS's internal watchdog says the agency needs to do a better job of ferreting out fraud before cutting checks. Thousands of people have gotten first-time home buyer tax credits they don't deserve — either because they haven't yet bought a home or because they already own one. The IRS's internal watchdog says the agency needs to do a better job of ferreting out fraud before cutting checks. Thousands of people have gotten first-time home buyer tax credits they don't deserve — either because they haven't yet bought a home or because they already own one. The IRS's internal watchdog says the agency needs to do a better job of ferreting out fraud before cutting checks. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-22,25346553 Thu, 22 Oct 2009 08:40:53 -0700 no NPR: Business Story of the Day Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/25324378-Wellesley-Class-Teaches-Personal-Finance-Basics Students learn everything from gross and net earnings to COBRA, COLAs and co-pays. Professor Ann Witte created the Fundamentals of Personal Finance class to offer real-life experience before collegians start real life. Students learn everything from gross and net earnings to COBRA, COLAs and co-pays. Professor Ann Witte created the Fundamentals of Personal Finance class to offer real-life experience before collegians start real life. Students learn everything from gross and net earnings to COBRA, COLAs and co-pays. Professor Ann Witte created the Fundamentals of Personal Finance class to offer real-life experience before collegians start real life. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-21,25324378 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 08:53:11 -0700 no NPR: Business Story of the Day Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/25317814-U-S-Dollar-Continues-To-Founder The value of the U.S. dollar on the world market is sinking. It is near a 14-month low against the euro and other major currencies. David Wessel of The Wall Street Journal talks with Renee Montagne about why the dollar is falling, and what it means for Americans. The value of the U.S. dollar on the world market is sinking. It is near a 14-month low against the euro and other major currencies. David Wessel of The Wall Street Journal talks with Renee Montagne about why the dollar is falling, and what it means for Americans. The value of the U.S. dollar on the world market is sinking. It is near a 14-month low against the euro and other major currencies. David Wessel of The Wall Street Journal talks with Renee Montagne about why the dollar is falling, and what it means for Americans. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-20,25317814 Tue, 20 Oct 2009 08:38:48 -0700 no NPR: Business Story of the Day Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/25312377-Oregon-s-Mushroom-Crop-Attracts-Pickers Every October Oregon becomes a mecca for mushroom pickers. In the past, most have ties to southeast Asia, where harvesting the forest is part of traditional culture. Because of the tough economy, less experience pickers are showing up to try to make money. Some mushrooms are worth more than $700 a pound on the international market. Every October Oregon becomes a mecca for mushroom pickers. In the past, most have ties to southeast Asia, where harvesting the forest is part of traditional culture. Because of the tough economy, less experience pickers are showing up to try to make money. Some mushrooms are worth more than $700 a pound on the international market. Every October Oregon becomes a mecca for mushroom pickers. In the past, most have ties to southeast Asia, where harvesting the forest is part of traditional culture. Because of the tough economy, less experience pickers are showing up to try to make money. Some mushrooms are worth more than $700 a pound on the international market. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-19,25312377 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 08:51:02 -0700 no NPR: Business Story of the Day Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/25296461-U-S-Heads-For-Third-Straight-Jobless-Recovery Economists have begun saying that the recession may have ended this summer. But an expanding economy hasn't led to an expanded number of jobs. Structural changes in the labor market help explain why. Economists have begun saying that the recession may have ended this summer. But an expanding economy hasn't led to an expanded number of jobs. Structural changes in the labor market help explain why. Economists have begun saying that the recession may have ended this summer. But an expanding economy hasn't led to an expanded number of jobs. Structural changes in the labor market help explain why. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-16,25296461 Fri, 16 Oct 2009 08:44:07 -0700 no NPR: Business Story of the Day Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/25290670-Small-Businesses-Squeezed-As-Banks-Limit-Lending With U.S. unemployment near 10 percent, small businesses — which the government says created 64 percent of new jobs in the past 15 years — will need to play a major role in the recovery. But, as they try to gear up for the holidays, some owners — like The Chocolate Truffle's Carlo Bacci — say banks and credit card companies are stunting their growth. With U.S. unemployment near 10 percent, small businesses — which the government says created 64 percent of new jobs in the past 15 years — will need to play a major role in the recovery. But, as they try to gear up for the holidays, some owners — like The Chocolate Truffle's Carlo Bacci — say banks and credit card companies are stunting their growth. With U.S. unemployment near 10 percent, small businesses — which the government says created 64 percent of new jobs in the past 15 years — will need to play a major role in the recovery. But, as they try to gear up for the holidays, some owners — like The Chocolate Truffle's Carlo Bacci — say banks and credit card companies are stunting their growth. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-15,25290670 Thu, 15 Oct 2009 13:07:55 -0700 no NPR: Business Story of the Day Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/25284028-Soda-Tax-Could-Shake-Up-Industry Amid the health care overhaul debate, one big question has been where to come up with the money to change the system. One idea that has been suggested is a tax on soda. Public health advocates say drinking soda is directly linked to obesity, which is partly responsible for skyrocketing health care costs. Amid the health care overhaul debate, one big question has been where to come up with the money to change the system. One idea that has been suggested is a tax on soda. Public health advocates say drinking soda is directly linked to obesity, which is partly responsible for skyrocketing health care costs. Amid the health care overhaul debate, one big question has been where to come up with the money to change the system. One idea that has been suggested is a tax on soda. Public health advocates say drinking soda is directly linked to obesity, which is partly responsible for skyrocketing health care costs. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-14,25284028 Wed, 14 Oct 2009 08:49:03 -0700 no NPR: Business Story of the Day Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/25278526-Some-Tenants-Pay-The-Price-For-Mortgage-Excesses When the real estate market crashed, many developers found themselves saddled with apartments that bring in far less money than they need to pay the loans on the properties. Now, more than 70,000 New York City apartment units are in foreclosure or at risk of it. When the real estate market crashed, many developers found themselves saddled with apartments that bring in far less money than they need to pay the loans on the properties. Now, more than 70,000 New York City apartment units are in foreclosure or at risk of it. When the real estate market crashed, many developers found themselves saddled with apartments that bring in far less money than they need to pay the loans on the properties. Now, more than 70,000 New York City apartment units are in foreclosure or at risk of it. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-13,25278526 Tue, 13 Oct 2009 08:35:26 -0700 no NPR: Business Story of the Day Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/25278527-New-Music-Software-Predicts-The-Hits A company called Music Intelligence Solutions has released a computer program designed to predict which songs carry the greatest potential for commercial success. Using a complex series of algorithms, the software scores a song based on musical patterns that the human brain finds pleasing. Recently, the company has made it available to musicians. A company called Music Intelligence Solutions has released a computer program designed to predict which songs carry the greatest potential for commercial success. Using a complex series of algorithms, the software scores a song based on musical patterns that the human brain finds pleasing. Recently, the company has made it available to musicians. A company called Music Intelligence Solutions has released a computer program designed to predict which songs carry the greatest potential for commercial success. Using a complex series of algorithms, the software scores a song based on musical patterns that the human brain finds pleasing. Recently, the company has made it available to musicians. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-12,25278527 Mon, 12 Oct 2009 08:33:10 -0700 no NPR: Business Story of the Day Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/25273249-Music-Software-Predicts-The-Hits A company called Music Intelligence Solutions has released a computer program designed to predict which songs carry the greatest potential for commercial success. Using a complex series of algorithms, the software scores a song based on musical patterns that the human brain finds pleasing. Recently, the company has made it available to musicians. A company called Music Intelligence Solutions has released a computer program designed to predict which songs carry the greatest potential for commercial success. Using a complex series of algorithms, the software scores a song based on musical patterns that the human brain finds pleasing. Recently, the company has made it available to musicians. A company called Music Intelligence Solutions has released a computer program designed to predict which songs carry the greatest potential for commercial success. Using a complex series of algorithms, the software scores a song based on musical patterns that the human brain finds pleasing. Recently, the company has made it available to musicians. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-12,25273249 Mon, 12 Oct 2009 08:33:10 -0700 no NPR: Business Story of the Day Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/25253423-Russia-s-Motor-City-Braces-For-Widespread-Layoffs AvtoVAZ, maker of Russia's iconic Lada sedans, will lay off 25,000 employees this December. One of every 7 residents in Togliatti, the city built in the late 1960s around the company, works at the Lada plant. AvtoVAZ, maker of Russia's iconic Lada sedans, will lay off 25,000 employees this December. One of every 7 residents in Togliatti, the city built in the late 1960s around the company, works at the Lada plant. AvtoVAZ, maker of Russia's iconic Lada sedans, will lay off 25,000 employees this December. One of every 7 residents in Togliatti, the city built in the late 1960s around the company, works at the Lada plant. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-08,25253423 Thu, 08 Oct 2009 08:33:36 -0700 no NPR: Business Story of the Day Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/25247761-Economy-Viewer-Habits-Transforming-Hollywood Amid an ongoing shakeup in the entertainment industry, studio chiefs at Disney and Universal Pictures have been fired in recent days. The industry faces a dual threat — the bad economy and changes in the way consumers watch TV and movies. Steve Inskeep talks with Kim Masters, host of member station KCRW's The Business, about Hollywood's woes. Amid an ongoing shakeup in the entertainment industry, studio chiefs at Disney and Universal Pictures have been fired in recent days. The industry faces a dual threat — the bad economy and changes in the way consumers watch TV and movies. Steve Inskeep talks with Kim Masters, host of member station KCRW's The Business, about Hollywood's woes. Amid an ongoing shakeup in the entertainment industry, studio chiefs at Disney and Universal Pictures have been fired in recent days. The industry faces a dual threat — the bad economy and changes in the way consumers watch TV and movies. Steve Inskeep talks with Kim Masters, host of member station KCRW's The Business, about Hollywood's woes. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-07,25247761 Wed, 07 Oct 2009 08:35:13 -0700 no NPR: Business Story of the Day Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/25243557-Legislators-Push-Early-Start-For-Credit-Card-Rules With the holiday shopping season just weeks away, some on Capitol Hill are pushing to move up the start date of a law aimed at protecting credit card holders. It isn't scheduled to go into effect until February, but lawmakers say credit card companies are taking advantage of the lag time by lowering credit limits and raising rates. With the holiday shopping season just weeks away, some on Capitol Hill are pushing to move up the start date of a law aimed at protecting credit card holders. It isn't scheduled to go into effect until February, but lawmakers say credit card companies are taking advantage of the lag time by lowering credit limits and raising rates. With the holiday shopping season just weeks away, some on Capitol Hill are pushing to move up the start date of a law aimed at protecting credit card holders. It isn't scheduled to go into effect until February, but lawmakers say credit card companies are taking advantage of the lag time by lowering credit limits and raising rates. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-06,25243557 Tue, 06 Oct 2009 15:44:46 -0700 no NPR: Business Story of the Day Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/25235787-Knoxville-s-Diverse-Economy-Buffers-Recession The unemployment rate in Tennessee is 10.8 percent — twice as high as a year ago. Among the state's metropolitan areas, Knoxville is weathering the recession well. Business analysts say Knox County's diverse economic base means its booms are modest — as are its busts. Matt Shafer Powell reports for member station WUOT. The unemployment rate in Tennessee is 10.8 percent — twice as high as a year ago. Among the state's metropolitan areas, Knoxville is weathering the recession well. Business analysts say Knox County's diverse economic base means its booms are modest — as are its busts. Matt Shafer Powell reports for member station WUOT. The unemployment rate in Tennessee is 10.8 percent — twice as high as a year ago. Among the state's metropolitan areas, Knoxville is weathering the recession well. Business analysts say Knox County's diverse economic base means its booms are modest — as are its busts. Matt Shafer Powell reports for member station WUOT. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-05,25235787 Mon, 05 Oct 2009 08:31:15 -0700 no NPR: Business Story of the Day Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/25221725-Senior-Tourism-Program-Seeks-Facelift Elderhostel, a nonprofit organization that has been around for more than 30 years, is trying to update its image and attract younger travelers. But many elders say if the young folks are in, they may be out. Elderhostel, a nonprofit organization that has been around for more than 30 years, is trying to update its image and attract younger travelers. But many elders say if the young folks are in, they may be out. Elderhostel, a nonprofit organization that has been around for more than 30 years, is trying to update its image and attract younger travelers. But many elders say if the young folks are in, they may be out. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-02,25221725 Fri, 02 Oct 2009 08:36:27 -0700 no NPR: Business Story of the Day Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/25215768-Penske-Deal-Off-GM-To-End-Saturn-Brand Penske Automotive Group has walked away from the deal, unable to find a manufacturer to make Saturns. General Motors says it will stop making Saturns and close down the brand. Some dealers say this didn't have to happen. They say Saturn could have been a shining star in the GM lineup, had the company not starved the division of new products. Others say blaming GM won't do any good. Penske Automotive Group has walked away from the deal, unable to find a manufacturer to make Saturns. General Motors says it will stop making Saturns and close down the brand. Some dealers say this didn't have to happen. They say Saturn could have been a shining star in the GM lineup, had the company not starved the division of new products. Others say blaming GM won't do any good. Penske Automotive Group has walked away from the deal, unable to find a manufacturer to make Saturns. General Motors says it will stop making Saturns and close down the brand. Some dealers say this didn't have to happen. They say Saturn could have been a shining star in the GM lineup, had the company not starved the division of new products. Others say blaming GM won't do any good. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-01,25215768 Thu, 01 Oct 2009 08:37:19 -0700 no NPR: Business Story of the Day Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/25209671-Interactive-TV-Allows-Viewers-To-Shop-Remotely A new TV advertising service will give viewers the ability to get information, coupons and free samples without leaving the couch. Optimum Select invites viewers to hit a button on their remote controls to learn more about advertised products. A new TV advertising service will give viewers the ability to get information, coupons and free samples without leaving the couch. Optimum Select invites viewers to hit a button on their remote controls to learn more about advertised products. A new TV advertising service will give viewers the ability to get information, coupons and free samples without leaving the couch. Optimum Select invites viewers to hit a button on their remote controls to learn more about advertised products. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-30,25209671 Wed, 30 Sep 2009 08:33:16 -0700 no NPR: Business Story of the Day Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/25204005-Cash-Strapped-College-Students-Rent-Textbooks This semester, Sacramento State University launched a new textbook rental program. There are limited titles available, but the program is helping some students save serious cash. This semester, Sacramento State University launched a new textbook rental program. There are limited titles available, but the program is helping some students save serious cash. This semester, Sacramento State University launched a new textbook rental program. There are limited titles available, but the program is helping some students save serious cash. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-29,25204005 Tue, 29 Sep 2009 08:32:05 -0700 no NPR: Business Story of the Day Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/25199045-Site-Helps-Chefs-Find-Farmers-And-Fresh-Produce With the popularity of locally grown vegetables soaring, a new Web site hopes to make it easier for chefs to find farmers in their area — and have produce delivered to their restaurants. The idea behind FarmsReach.com is to provide one-stop shopping for fresh produce from many farms at once. With the popularity of locally grown vegetables soaring, a new Web site hopes to make it easier for chefs to find farmers in their area — and have produce delivered to their restaurants. The idea behind FarmsReach.com is to provide one-stop shopping for fresh produce from many farms at once. With the popularity of locally grown vegetables soaring, a new Web site hopes to make it easier for chefs to find farmers in their area — and have produce delivered to their restaurants. The idea behind FarmsReach.com is to provide one-stop shopping for fresh produce from many farms at once. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-28,25199045 Mon, 28 Sep 2009 08:33:50 -0700 no NPR: Business Story of the Day Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/25182969-Author-Is-China-Ready-To-Lead-Global-Economy While many believe China is well on its way to becoming the world's No. 1 engine of economic growth, Stephen Roach, chairman of Morgan Stanley Asia, argues it won't happen quickly. While many believe China is well on its way to becoming the world's No. 1 engine of economic growth, Stephen Roach, chairman of Morgan Stanley Asia, argues it won't happen quickly. While many believe China is well on its way to becoming the world's No. 1 engine of economic growth, Stephen Roach, chairman of Morgan Stanley Asia, argues it won't happen quickly. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-25,25182969 Fri, 25 Sep 2009 08:33:11 -0700 no NPR: Business Story of the Day Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/25177455-Mass-Governor-Threatens-Boycott-Of-Hyatt-Hotels Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick is threatening a state government boycott of Hyatt Hotels. He wants the high-end chain to rehire about 100 housekeepers it laid off earlier this month. Hyatt decided to save money by hiring a contractor to clean its hotels. Curt Nickisch reports for member station WBUR. Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick is threatening a state government boycott of Hyatt Hotels. He wants the high-end chain to rehire about 100 housekeepers it laid off earlier this month. Hyatt decided to save money by hiring a contractor to clean its hotels. Curt Nickisch reports for member station WBUR. Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick is threatening a state government boycott of Hyatt Hotels. He wants the high-end chain to rehire about 100 housekeepers it laid off earlier this month. Hyatt decided to save money by hiring a contractor to clean its hotels. Curt Nickisch reports for member station WBUR. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-24,25177455 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 08:33:13 -0700 no NPR: Business Story of the Day Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/25170433-Tracking-Stimulus-Dollars-Dot-Com-Vs-Dot-Gov When Congress approved the stimulus bill, it made a point of setting up a Web site called Recovery.gov to allow citizens to track all those billions in spending. But a dot-com version not run by the government also tracks the stimulus, and much of its information is more up to date. When Congress approved the stimulus bill, it made a point of setting up a Web site called Recovery.gov to allow citizens to track all those billions in spending. But a dot-com version not run by the government also tracks the stimulus, and much of its information is more up to date. When Congress approved the stimulus bill, it made a point of setting up a Web site called Recovery.gov to allow citizens to track all those billions in spending. But a dot-com version not run by the government also tracks the stimulus, and much of its information is more up to date. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-23,25170433 Wed, 23 Sep 2009 08:33:21 -0700 no NPR: Business Story of the Day Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/25164546-Flavored-Cigarettes-Banned-From-Retailers-Shelves Cigarette manufactures and retailers have been preparing for the first major change of the new Tobacco Control Act. Beginning Tuesday, they will no longer be able to make or sell flavored cigarettes designed to taste like fruit, candy and spices. Cigarette manufactures and retailers have been preparing for the first major change of the new Tobacco Control Act. Beginning Tuesday, they will no longer be able to make or sell flavored cigarettes designed to taste like fruit, candy and spices. Cigarette manufactures and retailers have been preparing for the first major change of the new Tobacco Control Act. Beginning Tuesday, they will no longer be able to make or sell flavored cigarettes designed to taste like fruit, candy and spices. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-22,25164546 Tue, 22 Sep 2009 08:52:46 -0700 no NPR: Business Story of the Day Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/25159254-Sweden-Won-t-Put-Public-Funds-Into-Volvo-Saab Ford wants to sell its Swedish subsidiary Volvo, which has been suffering as a result of the global downturn in auto sales. GM is selling Saab. The automakers are major employers and industrial icons in Sweden. Unlike comparable situations in the U.S., the Swedish government says it is not willing to invest public money in trying to save the companies. Ford wants to sell its Swedish subsidiary Volvo, which has been suffering as a result of the global downturn in auto sales. GM is selling Saab. The automakers are major employers and industrial icons in Sweden. Unlike comparable situations in the U.S., the Swedish government says it is not willing to invest public money in trying to save the companies. Ford wants to sell its Swedish subsidiary Volvo, which has been suffering as a result of the global downturn in auto sales. GM is selling Saab. The automakers are major employers and industrial icons in Sweden. Unlike comparable situations in the U.S., the Swedish government says it is not willing to invest public money in trying to save the companies. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-21,25159254 Mon, 21 Sep 2009 08:39:41 -0700 no NPR: Business Story of the Day Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/25144877-A-Blockbuster-Week-For-The-Publishing-Industry People in the publishing business described this week as a trifecta: It began with the release on Monday of the new Ted Kennedy autobiography and ends Friday with Oprah's announcement of her latest book club pick. In between, Dan Brown's new book The Lost Symbol hit the stores. People in the publishing business described this week as a trifecta: It began with the release on Monday of the new Ted Kennedy autobiography and ends Friday with Oprah's announcement of her latest book club pick. In between, Dan Brown's new book The Lost Symbol hit the stores. People in the publishing business described this week as a trifecta: It began with the release on Monday of the new Ted Kennedy autobiography and ends Friday with Oprah's announcement of her latest book club pick. In between, Dan Brown's new book The Lost Symbol hit the stores. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-18,25144877 Fri, 18 Sep 2009 08:37:04 -0700 no NPR: Business Story of the Day Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/25139750-Will-The-Global-Economy-Learn-Its-Lesson One year after the global economy crashed, a terrifying question remains: What are the chances the world will go through this all again? The answer all depends on whether we learn the proper lessons from the financial crisis — and apply them. One year after the global economy crashed, a terrifying question remains: What are the chances the world will go through this all again? The answer all depends on whether we learn the proper lessons from the financial crisis — and apply them. One year after the global economy crashed, a terrifying question remains: What are the chances the world will go through this all again? The answer all depends on whether we learn the proper lessons from the financial crisis — and apply them. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-17,25139750 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 08:36:03 -0700 no NPR: Business Story of the Day Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/25134253-Hummers-Buck-Recession-Trends-In-Russia The recession has hit hard in Russia, and car sales are down 50 percent compared with last year. But one car marketed to the wealthy has bucked that trend: the Hummer. Though sales have dropped dramatically in the U.S., the gas-guzzling American icon is having a banner year in Russia. The recession has hit hard in Russia, and car sales are down 50 percent compared with last year. But one car marketed to the wealthy has bucked that trend: the Hummer. Though sales have dropped dramatically in the U.S., the gas-guzzling American icon is having a banner year in Russia. The recession has hit hard in Russia, and car sales are down 50 percent compared with last year. But one car marketed to the wealthy has bucked that trend: the Hummer. Though sales have dropped dramatically in the U.S., the gas-guzzling American icon is having a banner year in Russia. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-16,25134253 Wed, 16 Sep 2009 08:34:00 -0700 no NPR: Business Story of the Day Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/25129068-Money-Power-Serve-Up-Alphabet-Soup-Of-Regulators When AIG stunned the global economy by nearly collapsing last year, the insurance giant was being regulated by dozens of agencies in the U.S. Lawmakers eyeing an overhaul of the financial system say that's far too many, but politics makes reducing the number almost impossible. When AIG stunned the global economy by nearly collapsing last year, the insurance giant was being regulated by dozens of agencies in the U.S. Lawmakers eyeing an overhaul of the financial system say that's far too many, but politics makes reducing the number almost impossible. When AIG stunned the global economy by nearly collapsing last year, the insurance giant was being regulated by dozens of agencies in the U.S. Lawmakers eyeing an overhaul of the financial system say that's far too many, but politics makes reducing the number almost impossible. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-15,25129068 Tue, 15 Sep 2009 08:33:10 -0700 no NPR: Business Story of the Day Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/25123376-Economic-Crisis-Creates-Some-Winners-Too The financial crisis left a trail of victims in its wake, but there have also been some winners. Washington Mutual Bank disappeared, while other banks that survived now face less competition. Automakers GM and Chrysler survived, but many of their dealers didn't fare so well. The financial crisis left a trail of victims in its wake, but there have also been some winners. Washington Mutual Bank disappeared, while other banks that survived now face less competition. Automakers GM and Chrysler survived, but many of their dealers didn't fare so well. The financial crisis left a trail of victims in its wake, but there have also been some winners. Washington Mutual Bank disappeared, while other banks that survived now face less competition. Automakers GM and Chrysler survived, but many of their dealers didn't fare so well. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-14,25123376 Mon, 14 Sep 2009 08:34:42 -0700 no NPR: Business Story of the Day Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/25107368-New-Jersey-Town-s-Ex-Brokers-Adjust-To-The-Times Ridgewood, N.J., is a bedroom community full of former New York City stockbrokers, bankers and executives. A neighborhood Episcopal church offers them a support group where they can help one another cope with their industry's recent downturn. NPR returns to check in on the group, first visited in June. Ridgewood, N.J., is a bedroom community full of former New York City stockbrokers, bankers and executives. A neighborhood Episcopal church offers them a support group where they can help one another cope with their industry's recent downturn. NPR returns to check in on the group, first visited in June. Ridgewood, N.J., is a bedroom community full of former New York City stockbrokers, bankers and executives. A neighborhood Episcopal church offers them a support group where they can help one another cope with their industry's recent downturn. NPR returns to check in on the group, first visited in June. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-11,25107368 Fri, 11 Sep 2009 08:33:50 -0700 no NPR: Business Story of the Day Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/25102310-Roasted-Wood-An-Alternative-To-Coal-Energy Utility companies are racing to find alternative fuels to generate electricity — and one new possible source is also one of the oldest: burning wood. The process of torrefaction, or roasting wood and other biomass, is already gaining momentum in Europe. Utility companies are racing to find alternative fuels to generate electricity — and one new possible source is also one of the oldest: burning wood. The process of torrefaction, or roasting wood and other biomass, is already gaining momentum in Europe. Utility companies are racing to find alternative fuels to generate electricity — and one new possible source is also one of the oldest: burning wood. The process of torrefaction, or roasting wood and other biomass, is already gaining momentum in Europe. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-10,25102310 Thu, 10 Sep 2009 08:37:14 -0700 no NPR: Business Story of the Day Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/25097023-U-S-Automakers-Pin-Recovery-Hopes-On-2010-Line Automakers are rolling out their 2010 lineup. For American carmakers struggling to regain traction, their new offerings are critical to their recovery. Michelle Krebs, a senior analyst at the auto information Web site Edmunds.com, talks with Renee Montage about what U.S. automakers have to offer consumers. Automakers are rolling out their 2010 lineup. For American carmakers struggling to regain traction, their new offerings are critical to their recovery. Michelle Krebs, a senior analyst at the auto information Web site Edmunds.com, talks with Renee Montage about what U.S. automakers have to offer consumers. Automakers are rolling out their 2010 lineup. For American carmakers struggling to regain traction, their new offerings are critical to their recovery. Michelle Krebs, a senior analyst at the auto information Web site Edmunds.com, talks with Renee Montage about what U.S. automakers have to offer consumers. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-09,25097023 Wed, 09 Sep 2009 08:35:02 -0700 no NPR: Business Story of the Day Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/25090331-Treasuring-Thrift-In-Cheap-We-Trust Remember when a penny saved was a penny earned? Journalist Lauren Weber's book explores the history of thrift in America and suggests that we can draw upon our inner cheapskates to become smarter consumers going forward. Remember when a penny saved was a penny earned? Journalist Lauren Weber's book explores the history of thrift in America and suggests that we can draw upon our inner cheapskates to become smarter consumers going forward. Remember when a penny saved was a penny earned? Journalist Lauren Weber's book explores the history of thrift in America and suggests that we can draw upon our inner cheapskates to become smarter consumers going forward. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-08,25090331 Tue, 08 Sep 2009 08:34:06 -0700 no NPR: Business Story of the Day Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/25085415-What-Happens-When-GM-Closes-A-Plant "The Last Truck", a new documentary about the closing of a General Motors plant in Moraine Ohio will air tonight on HBO. Renee Montagne talks with filmmaker Steve Bognar and former auto worker Kate Geiger about the film. "The Last Truck", a new documentary about the closing of a General Motors plant in Moraine Ohio will air tonight on HBO. Renee Montagne talks with filmmaker Steve Bognar and former auto worker Kate Geiger about the film. "The Last Truck", a new documentary about the closing of a General Motors plant in Moraine Ohio will air tonight on HBO. Renee Montagne talks with filmmaker Steve Bognar and former auto worker Kate Geiger about the film. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-07,25085415 Mon, 07 Sep 2009 08:33:57 -0700 no NPR: Business Story of the Day Podcast http://odeo.com/episodes/25071781-Travel-Industry-Expects-Mixed-Results-For-Labor-Day While fewer people are expected to travel this Labor Day weekend than in 2008, it's not all bad news for the tourism industry. Travel experts predict that the weekend will still be busier than Memorial Day was this spring. While fewer people are expected to travel this Labor Day weekend than in 2008, it's not all bad news for the tourism industry. Travel experts predict that the weekend will still be busier than Memorial Day was this spring. While fewer people are expected to travel this Labor Day weekend than in 2008, it's not all bad news for the tourism industry. Travel experts predict that the weekend will still be busier than Memorial Day was this spring. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-04,25071781 Fri, 04 Sep 2009 08:34:02 -0700 no NPR: Business Story of the Day Podcast