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Scott Jagow

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  • This piece of video has been making the rounds on the cable news networks this morning. I know there has to be an economic analogy….

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  • Aug 3, 2009

    Morning Reading

    Just a couple of things to point out this morning, including a disturbing look at health insurance math. Let's start with that….

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  • Aug 1, 2009

    Back to school

    My weekly podcast, After the Bell, is now available. Oh, sure, you heard all about President Obama's "teachable moment," but there were plenty of…

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  • Since we're on the subject of bribing people to buy things (cars, I mean), how about this for something completely different? A Brooklyn pizzeria…

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  • Today, the House voted to spend another $2 billion on the Cash for Clunkers program. You know, trade in your old gas guzzler, and the government…

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  • Jul 31, 2009

    Morning Reading

    The economy sagged less than expected last quarter. But AIG might be in much bigger trouble than we thought. Plus, an argument for getting rid of…

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  • It's been a common practice in broadcast news to have an "obit shelf." Reporters prepare obituary segments for famous people who might die soon. …

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  • A group of former Countrywide people launched an IPO today with their new company, PennyMac. Take one guess at what they're doing. And while we're…

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  • Somebody had to invent podcasting, right? Or is getting a patent on it now, at today's tech speed, kind of like Al Gore claiming he invented the…

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  • Jul 30, 2009

    No more GS, please

    If you're tired of reading about Goldman Sachs, well, I don't blame you. But I have to recommend one more article. So, here are some excerpts…

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