Archive for September, 2009

What the increase in RV sales tells us

September 29th, 2009 | Tags: , | Posted in Radio

Among all the gloomy economic indicators out there, there’s one glimmer of hope: motor home and RV sales are up. My story aired on Marketplace.

How reform may help health insurers

September 28th, 2009 | Tags: , | Posted in Radio

The insurance industry is a staunch supporter of universal health coverage, which is leading some critics to wonder if the overhaul contains a windfall. My story aired on Marketplace.

Thai AIDS trial may help fund research

September 28th, 2009 | Tags: , | Posted in Radio

Researchers are meeting in New York this week to see what may come of a possible new AIDS vaccine. Though a public health benefit may be years away, the recent breakthrough in Thailand is encouraging for research investment. My story aired on the Marketplace Morning Report.

Retail holiday sales may suffer, but…

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

Retail analysts say stores could suffer the worst holiday sales in decades this year. But things may not be as bad as they look. My story aired on Marketplace.

What the White House wants at G20

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

The world’s economic leaders are in Pittsburgh, Penn. today for the G20 summit and the White House will be pushing for new banking and financial regulations and an end to fossil fuel subsidies. My story aired on the Marketplace Morning Report.

FCC chief sets ‘Net neutrality’ plan

September 21st, 2009 | Tags: , | Posted in Radio

Federal Communications Commission Chairman Julius Genachowski has laid out his plan for ensuring consumers’ unrestricted access to the Internet, without having their connections slowed down or blocked by service providers. My story aired on Marketplace.

Cuts could hurt hospitals’ bottom line

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

Hospitals that treat large numbers of low-income patients say they might be hurt by Medicare cuts meant to pay for health care reform. My story aired on the Marketplace Morning Report.

Does Cadbury have merger appetite?

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

Kraft Foods is denying it will unload any of its brands to pay for a possible acquisition of Cadbury. The candy maker may be holding out for a better bid, or may go it alone. My story aired on Marketplace.

The hidden costs of health care

September 11th, 2009 | Tags: , | Posted in Radio

Those of us lucky enough to have health insurance usually get it through our employers. But that only obscures the real cost of health care. My story aired on Marketplace Money.

State tax revenue losses hurt schools

September 11th, 2009 | Tags: , | Posted in Radio

The University of California Board of Regents is mulling a tuition hike to fill a budget deficit. My story aired on Marketplace.