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How much of a problem is Spain's economy?

Interview by

Kai Ryssdal

Monday, April 30, 2012

Economist Edward Hugh discusses how Spain's economic woes compare to Greece and whether the country is "bailout-able."

Posted In: spain, bailout, Europe debt crisis

How much of a financial bazooka does Europe need?

Stephen Beard

Friday, March 30, 2012

European finance ministers are meeting in Denmark today. They're reportedly adding $670 billion to their bailout fund. Ministers have been trying to figure out how big of a financial bazooka they need to defend Europe from speculators.

Posted In: Europe debt crisis, bailout

The view of the auto industry, then and now

Interview with

Frank Newport

Thursday, February 23, 2012

The auto industry bailout continues to be a point of controversy among the general population of America, but the view of carmakers has made a bit of a comeback in the last few years.

Posted In: Michigan, Auto, bailout, Gallup

Auto bailout a major issue in Michigan primary

Interview with

Jeremy Hobson

Tuesday, February 21, 2012

General Motors' turnaround has been pretty dramatic. It's only been a couple years since the government bailed the company out. That bailout has turned into a major issue in the upcoming Republican primary in Michigan.

Posted In: Michigan, Auto, bailout

On bailouts, from Greece to Michigan

Jeremy Hobson

Tuesday, February 21, 2012

As news arrives that Greece will receive a fresh $170 billion from the rest of Europe, we are broadcasting from Michigan this week leading up to that state's primary. On the minds of citizens of Michigan? The big auto bailout of a few years back.

Posted In: bailout, Greece, Michigan, Auto

Greece agrees to deep budget cuts

Interview with

Andrew Walker

Thursday, February 9, 2012

Just ahead of another meeting of European finance ministers in Brussels, Greece announces that they have agreed to the austerity cuts that would allow them to receive a much-needed $173 billion bailout.

Posted In: Greece, austerity, bailout, greek bailout

Is it too late for the euro?

Liaquat Ahamed

Monday, December 5, 2011

The leaders of Germany and France met today to figure out a strategy to bail out the Euro. Is it too late?

Posted In: Europe debt crisis, euro, bailout

European bailout fund has little force left

Stephen Beard

Friday, November 25, 2011

The news from Europe this morning starts with Italy, which had to pay a euro-era record rate to borrow money from the bond market. Meanwhile, Hungary's bonds were downgraded to junk status.

Posted In: Europe debt crisis, italy, hungary, bailout