Sesame Street has been known to take on adult subject matter in the past. Well, now the popular public television program is exploring the recession — with kids.
We've all been told to scrimp and save for retirement. But what happens when a hurricane or fire takes your home? Tess Vigeland talks to experts about what the devastating Southern California fires can teach you.
Right now millions of Americans are probably counting the minutes until their weekend starts. But the idea of a weekend is a pretty new concept. Krissy Clark reports.
Clusterstock's John Carney and Reuters blogger Felix Salmon talk with Kai Ryssdal about Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner's plans to regulate the financial system.
Lots of people are still out of work, but some are starting to ease back in, like commentator Glenn Miller. But he's not quite sure what to make of it.
Junk-rate companies in emerging markets sold more debt in the last seven weeks than they have in the last year. Jeremy Hobson reports on an increasing appetite for risk.
Unemployment jumped again in August, but the number of jobs lost is the smallest number in a year. Bad or good news? Mitchell Hartman reports on what a healthy job market is supposed to look like.
Host Tess Vigeland talks to author John Wasik about his new book "The Cul-De-Sac Syndrome," and why the desire for home ownership isn't always a good thing.
The threat of losing your job isn't the only tough part of living in a recession. Salary cuts are also taking place left and right. Monica Brady-Myerov reports on how people are getting by with less money.
If you want to travel, but are worried about the cost of flights, JetBlue is selling passes that allow you to travel as much as you can in 30 days. But how is the airline making money off the deal? Jeremy Hobson reports.
Experts say the worst of the economic crisis is over, and things are starting to pick up. But Economics Editor Chris Farrrell says don't be too quick to buy into the hype.
The rate of unemployment is at its highest in 26 years. Steve Chiotakis looks for the silver lining with Bill Stone from PNC Wealth Management in Philadelphia.
U.S. hybrid technology company Paice filed a patent infringement case yesterday claiming Toyota is using technology Paice invented. If the case rules in favor of Paice, an import ban may be imposed on violating products. Sam Eaton reports.
Zimbabwe's economy is beginning to stabilize as a new coalition government takes root. U.S. lawmakers say they want that government to succeed, and the U.S. openly criticizes President Mugabe and his administration. Gretchen Wilson reports.
As mortgage losses get worse so does the shape of the Federal Housing Agency, which has nearly a quarter share of the mortgage market. The agency may soon need a taxpayer bailout to stay in business. Sam Eaton reports.
Finance officials from the G20 are meeting in London today to discuss the global economy, with bankers' pay being one particularly biting issue. Bill Radke talks to Andrew Hilton from the Center for the Study of Financial Innovation in London.
The Labor Department is paying to train people to work in green industries. But some older workers worry the program could put them out of a job. Youth Radio's David Dominguez reports.
Next week, government contractors will have to verify the citizenship of their employees by entering them into a database. But the process comes with its share of costs and complications. John Dimsdale reports.
Congress will reconvene in a few days, with health care, financial regulation and cap-and-trade as top priorities. Steve Chiotakis talks to former Labor Secretary Robert Reich about what President Obama expects to accomplish.
It may take awhile for job numbers to improve, and those without a job already may soon be in more trouble. A new report says 400,000 people who have already lost their jobs could also lose their unemployment benefits by the end of September.
California solar panel company Solyndra is set to receive over half a billion dollars in stimulus funds, which it plans to use by building a new factory. The project is expected to create as many as 4,000 jobs. Sam Eaton reports.
ESPN President George Bodenheimer got his start in the mailroom 29 years ago, back when a 24-hour sports network was considered a crazy idea. He talks about what ESPN means for sports today.
During the 90s, a low-tax policy brought many businesses to Ireland. But the recession has hammered the Emerald Isle, and now many Irish are coming back to America. Alisa Roth reports.
In the often tense relationship between Israelis and Palestinians there are many underlying issues: land, settlement rights… and water. Michael May reports.
A federal judge has ruled that two credit-rating agencies can't stand behind free-speech protection and must defend themselves in a fraud lawsuit. Bob Moon reports.
Health care reform expert Mark McClellan talks with Kai Ryssdal about rumors that President Barack Obama may drop the public option in a new health care bill and what's likely to happen next.
Analysts have been instantly pessimistic when they don't see the job numbers they want. Why is that? Steve Chiotakis asks Doug Foreman, Director of Equities at Highmark Capital in San Francisco.
The World Trade Organization will rule tomorrow on the epic dispute between Boeing and Airbus, with Boeing expected to be the winner. Stephen Beard reports why this may be just the beginning.
New York City's Off-Track Betting takes in a billion dollars a year in bets. But the OTB has been losing money, and the governor has signed an order to reorganize it under Chapter 9 bankruptcy. Alisa Roth reports.
Village parents in China's Hunan province are being detained after protesting the government's reneging of payments owed to families through a public children's lead poisoning case. Scott Tong reports how the government is trying to discredit parents.
YouTube is talking with major studios about streaming films online for a fee. Studios could benefit by gaining access to new viewers, as YouTube has garnered about 40 percent of the online video market. Sam Eaton reports.
A new projection indicates the world population may surpass 7 billion people in the next two years. But the population is contracting in parts of Europe and Asia, while Africa may add 1 billion more people by mid-century. John Dimsdale reports.
Many banks back from financial collapse are exploring ways to prevent future freefall. The Obama administration is proposing one measure that would require banks to maintain larger capital reserves. Sam Eaton reports.
You may know it as a popular college drinking game, but those who take it seriously can win thousands of dollars at tournaments dedicated to competitive beer pong. Jeff Tyler talked to some beer-pongers in Los Angeles.
The ancient practice of yoga has grown into a multi-billion dollar industry, so a growing number of states are trying to regulate it. But that's leaving some yoga teachers in a twist. Lisa Napoli reports.
Dustin Woodman and Russ Dickerson, employees of Coconino Rural Environment Corps, talk with Kai Ryssdal about how the stimulus package has helped their organization.
Critics say the real-estate industry has been slow to react to new realities, using outdated methods of business. But one Seattle start-up is trying to shake things up. Mitchell Hartman reports.
In an effort to seal a deal on health care reform, President Obama may just be on the brink of giving up on a government insurance plan. But Commentator David Frum says much of the reform comes down to individuals.
British energy company BP has made a giant discovery of oil in the Gulf of Mexico. But it's so deep it could be a decade before we see any oil. Bob Moon reports.
Pharmaceutical giant Pfizer will pay $2.3 billion to settle charges that it illegally promoted pills for uses not approved by the Food and Drug Administration. Tamara Keith reports on the down sides to off-label marketing.
Employment service company ADP reported today that private employers cut 298,000 jobs last month. But even though that's a smaller drop than normal, but analysts were expecting better. Steve Chiotakis talks to Richard DeKaser of Woodley Park Research.
Swiss bank UBS agreed to a legal settlement to reveal the identities of about 4,500 clients. And a new link on the bank's Web site allows American clients to voluntarily share their secret account information with the IRS. Mitchell Hartman reports.
The LA forest fires may be more under control, but they're still a real danger to homeowners. Bill Radke talks to LA Times business columnist David Lazarus about the importance of preparing your home for a natural disaster.
BP announced a giant discovery deep in the Gulf of Mexico. But determining the value of the oil will be tricky because it lies under more than 4,000 feet of water and another 35,000 feet under the ocean floor. Sam Eaton reports.
Chinese stocks have been wildly volatile as investors ask whether China's economy is really recovering. Scott Tong explores the question from different angles and highlights some positive data.
The Mortgage Bankers Association is calling on Congress to break up Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac into several smaller, privately held companies. Sam Eaton explores the heated debate over the future of the lenders.
Banks that pay off their bailout debt aren't bound by government-imposed salary caps. And one new study shows top officers of some bailed-out banks are being paid pretty well. John Dimsdale reports.
A car bomb went off in a van parked outside the Athens stock exchange before trading was set to open today. European correspondent Stephen Beard tells Steve Chiotakis this is just the latest in a string of attacks on financial targets.
Midwest cities have been hard hit by the downturn of the commercial real estate market — especially Milwaukee, where one-fifth of the offices downtown are empty. Erin Toner explores what is now a renter's market.
The European Union has begun to phase out incandescent light bulbs so consumers can move on to compact fluorescents. But Curt Nickish reports the ban is touching off a run on incandescent bulbs.
Aaron Heideman lost his job, moved into his van, and drove around the country collecting stories of how people were handling the recession. He's turned it into an art project and talks with Kai Ryssdal about his experiences.
John Ourand of the SportsBusiness Journal talks with Kai Ryssdal about why ad sales for the Olympics and Super Bowl are doing so poorly, and what it means for the networks.
EBay has reached a deal to sell most of its stake in Internet phone calling company Skype to private investors. Bob Moon reports on how eBay ended up buying something it didn't need or want.
German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Nicolas Sarkozy are teaming up at the G-20 summit to pass measures restricting bank executives' bonuses. Stephen Beard reports.
Online phone program Skype have been valued at $2.75 billion by a private investment group.
Bill Radke goes over the eBay deal with Peter Kafka from All Things Digital, who says this looks like a pretty good deal.
