Archive for August, 2009

Disappointments in Digital TV

August 25th, 2009 | Tags: , , | Posted in Radio

Broadcasters touted all the new, free channels that would be available on over-the-air TV after the digital transition in June. But so far, the reality has fallen short of those lofty promises. My story aired on NPR’s All Things Considered.

Swine flu prevention may cost schools

August 24th, 2009 | Tags: , | Posted in Radio

As the school year begins, some are wondering how schools will deal with H1N1. Swine flu could put a lot of pressure on school budgets that are already stretched. My story aired the Marketplace Morning Report.

Obama puts health care case on the air

August 20th, 2009 | Tags: , | Posted in Radio

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President Obama made the case for his health care overhaul to a fairly skeptical audience — conservative talk-radio listeners. He tried to calm fears that he’s seeking a “government takeover” of health care. My story aired on Marketplace.

Promotion of Gardasil questioned

August 19th, 2009 | Tags: , | Posted in Radio

An article by the Journal of the American Medical Association raises troubling questions about the marketing of Gardasil. My story aired on Marketplace.

Will Mass. insurance cuts really save?

August 19th, 2009 | Tags: , | Posted in Radio

Thousands of legal immigrants in Massachusetts will lose their state-subsidized health insurance. My story aired on the Marketplace Morning Report.

Aetna workers fret about reform plans

August 17th, 2009 | Tags: , | Posted in Radio

President Obama is hoping to squeeze big-time savings out of the health insurance industry, which brings in $700 billion a year. That may sound great, unless you happen to work for an insurance company. My story aired on Marketplace.

Woodstock The Brand: Still Moving Merch

August 15th, 2009 | Tags: , , | Posted in Radio

Forty years ago, the Woodstock Music and Art Fair was billed as three days of peace and music. Today, it’s being marketed as — well, let’s just say it’s being marketed. My story aired on NPR’s Morning Edition.

Dreamliner faces manufacturing woes

August 14th, 2009 | Tags: , | Posted in Radio

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Boeing’s new Dreamliner is facing another setback — a problem with the plane’s high-tech skin. My story aired on Marketplace.

End-of-life care is a touchy subject

August 13th, 2009 | Tags: , | Posted in Radio

Today the Senate Finance Committee decided end-of-life care is so politically touchy that it can’t even be talked about, let alone be included in the final bill. My story aired on Marketplace.

Start-ups prepare to make the pitch

August 12th, 2009 | Tags: , | Posted in Radio

A handful of venture capitalists will descend on a Philadelphia business incubator tomorrow, where fledgling entrepreneurs spent the summer honing their business plans. Now comes the moment of truth. My story aired on Marketplace.