Greg McBride, financial analyst at Bankrate.com, talks with Bill Radke about how to take the news that the U.S. economy contracted by 1%, and the latest decline in first-time jobless claims.
Economics correspondent Chris Farrell talks with Steve Chiotakis about whether banks are doing better now that some are repaying bailout money and stocks are trading higher.
Even on vacation, economists can't help themselves: They think about money. Commentator Robert Reich tells us what his recent road trip with his son taught him about the state of the U.S. economy.
Richard DeKaser, president of Woodley Park Research, talks with Steve Chiotakis about whether the increase in car sales is responsible for the rise in durable goods orders, and if it's another sign of recovery.
Tess Vigeland reviews listeners' comments about a recent car review, an interview touching on the American Dream, Europe's social safety nets, and how we saved a San Diego man money on his car rental.
Analyst Juli Niemann talks with Steve Chiotakis about how Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke's reappointment nomination will impact the jittery economy, and reporter Steve Henn gauges how likely it is he will be confirmed.
