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Being the Federal Reserve
Nov 14, 2004
The Federal Reserve boosted short-term interest rates last week. To help figure out what the Fed's thinking, Kai places a call to economist Hugh Johnson of First Albany.
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Interview with John Steele Gordon
Nov 6, 2004
In his new book, Empire of Wealth, John Steele Gordon traces the history of America's economic power and prestige. He shares some of the book's thesis with Kai.
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"Straight Story": After the Election
Nov 6, 2004
It's time once again for economics editor Chris Farrell to help you sort out what's smart, what's stupid and what's the 'Straight Story.' President Bush is celebrating winning his second term. But he might want to listen to what Chris Farrell has to say before he parties too hard.
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The "Buzzword": Dead Cat Bounce
Oct 30, 2004
Life is hard enough without having to decipher everything. Each week, Sound Money brings you a word or a phrase that has bubbled to the top of the news. For instance - "Dead Cat Bounce." You hear it, you see it, but do you really know it?
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Downward Dollar
Oct 30, 2004
Kai traces the decline of the dollar with Chris Low of First Tennessee. Find out what this trend means for you.
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Looking at the Candidates' Energy Policy...
Oct 25, 2004
Oil prices have dominated the news the past few months. No wonder. Oil is topping $50 a barrel. And - winter is on its way. So just in time for the election - the price of home heating oil is expected to rise. President Bush and Senator John Kerry each have an energy plan. But does either plan have enough power? Reporter Rachel Dornhelm finds out.
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Looking at the Candidates' Energy Policy...
Oct 24, 2004
Oil prices have dominated the news the past few months. No wonder. Oil is topping $50 a barrel. And - winter is on its way. So just in time for the election - the price of home heating oil is expected to rise. President Bush and Senator John Kerry each have an energy plan. But does either plan have enough power? Reporter Rachel Dornhelm finds out.
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Kitchen Table Economics
Oct 16, 2004
We thought we'd take a closer look at how the candidates’ proposed economic and domestic policies might influence your pocketbook. Kai checks in with High Johnson of First Albany.
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Real Risk
Oct 9, 2004
Since national security and terrorism fears are at the forefront this election season, we thought we'd take a look at risk - real and perceived - and what you, as a consumer, can do about it. Kai checks in with risk expert and Harvard Professor Kimberly Thompson.
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Factoid: Elections and Jobs
Oct 9, 2004
Can the job numbers swing the election?
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