Who Will Be The Next Fed Chairman?
Renee Montagne talks to David Wessel of The Wall Street Journal about the jockeying over who will be the next chairman of the Federal Reserve.
Economy
Jobless Aid Falls To New Low
The Labor Department announced on Thursday that applications for jobless benefits fell to 326,000 last week — that's the lowest level since January of 2008.
4 Reasons Why Millions Of Americans Are Leaving The Workforce
The share of adults who are working or looking for a job is lower than it's been in decades. Here's why.
162,000 Jobs Added In July; Unemployment Drops To 7.4 Percent
The Labor Department says the U.S. economy added 162,000 new jobs last month. That's lower than many economists expected. Still, the unemployment rate dropped to 7.4 percent. Workers also had fewer hours on the job, and hourly earnings fell in July for the first time since last fall.
'Abenomics' Serving Up The Same Old Medicine In Japan?
Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe hopes to bring the Japanese economy out of years of stagnation by pumping money into the economy and encouraging domestic consumption. But not everyone is seeing the benefits, and some say it's just a repackaging of strategies that have failed Japan before.
Fast-Food Strikers Demand A 'Living Wage'
Picketers in seven cities say McDonald's, Wendy's and other fast-food chains should pay employees $15 an hour. But the restaurant industry says that would force those companies to cut jobs.
GDP Report Is Better Than Economists Expected
Gross domestic product, or GDP, grew at an annual rate of 1.7 percent in the second quarter, compared with 1.1 percent in the previous quarter. This may mean that the economy is weathering government spending cuts without sustaining much damage.
Ford Taking America's Best-Selling Truck All 'Natural'
Ford is taking a big step into the alternative fuel world with an F-150 pickup truck that can run on natural gas. If it succeeds, the move could have repercussions for the broader auto industry.
Yellen Emerges As A Top Choice To Lead Federal Reserve
Janet Yellen is on President Obama's short list to replace Ben Bernanke at the Federal Reserve.
David McLean of the King's English Speaks on Advertising
When you think about advertising, you might think about silly cartoons and jingles. David McLean thinks about words, pictures, and ideas.