Interview with TJ McCarthy
Wednesday, August 20th, 2008
Lowell Assistant City Manager for Public Works TJ McCarthy tells us what to expect when the Textile Memorial Bridge closes for repairs.
Podcasts for the 'Economy' Category
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Interview with UMass Lowell Prof. Robert Forrant
Tuesday, August 19th, 2008
Prof. Forrant assesses how small businesses in the region are doing and examines trends in small business development.
Money Watch
Monday, August 18th, 2008
Michael Goodman, director of economic and public policy research at UMass’ Donahue Institute, takes a look at the state of the state’s economy.
Interview with Steven Baddour
Wednesday, August 13th, 2008State Senator Steven Baddour discusses the Turnpike Authority’s growing debt problems and a Senate rescue plan. He also weighs in on mass transit’s potential in an era of high gas prices.
A Conversation with Marty Meehan
Tuesday, August 12th, 2008
UMass Lowell Chancellor Marty Meehan discusses the start of the school year, plans for student housing, student loans and more.
Interview with Joyce McLaughlin and Carole King
Thursday, August 7th, 2008
UMass Lowell Financial Aid Director Joyce McLaughlin and Associate Director Carole King discuss the impact of MEFA backing out of student loans.
Interview with James Scanlan
Thursday, August 7th, 2008
LRTA Adminstrator James Scanlan reports on ridership since gas prices began spiking and discusses mass transit.
A conversation with Rep. Niki Tsongas
Wednesday, August 6th, 2008
Congresswoman Niki Tsongas weighs in on Capital Hill issues and initiatives.
Focus on Business
Tuesday, August 5th, 2008
Jim Doherty of Eight Foot Llama, a game company in Westford, tells us what got him into the game business.
Money Watch
Monday, August 4th, 2008
Vincent Valvo, publisher and editor-in-chief of The Warren Group’s newspaper, Banker & Tradesman, takes a look at the latest real estate numbers.
Interview with Connie Martin
Wednesday, July 30th, 2008
Summer harvests are underway at area farms and Connie Martin, Community Teamwork’s associate executive director for community resources, stops by with a Farmers Market report.
Money Watch
Monday, July 28th, 2008
Edward Jones Financial Advisor Leeland Jones has some thoughts on investing in a down economy.
Interview with Paul Cohen
Friday, July 25th, 2008
Chelmsford Town Manager Paul Cohen reports on town issues, including the proposed re-development of the Skip’s Restaurant site.
Interview with Benjamin Forman
Thursday, July 24th, 2008
Benjamin Forman, research associate at MassINC, explains how tax incentives might help Gateway Cities.
Interview with Michael Carter
Thursday, July 24th, 2008
UMass Lowell Economics Prof. Michael Carter sheds some light on the Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac crisis.
Interview with Christoph Strobel
Wednesday, July 23rd, 2008
UMass Lowell Prof. Christoph Strobel weighs in on France taking over the European Union presidency and French President Sarkozy’s interest in a Europe-wide crackdown on illegal immigration.
Focus on Business
Tuesday, July 22nd, 2008
Founder Anne Elton tells us what BrainTrust, Inc. is all about.
Interview with Governor Deval Patrick
Tuesday, July 22nd, 2008
Governor Patrick discusses his economic stimulus plan and other issues.
2008 Lowell Folk Festival Preview
Tuesday, July 22nd, 2008
Philip Lupsiewicz and Mike Wurm of the Lowell National Historical Park explain the myriad of logistics involved in staging the largest, free folk festival in the country.
Money Watch
Monday, July 21st, 2008
UMass Lowell Prof. Ravi Jain explains socially responsible investing–What is it? Are the risks/rewards comparable to regular investing? Is it a recent trend? Is it growing, tracking other investments? Does it make a difference?