Nov 4th, 2008 · For over a century, organized labor was wary of foreign workers. The more immigrants in the labor market, the less bargaining power for unions. But in recent years, some labor unions have changed their minds and want workers — no matter their legal status — to join.
Oct 30th, 2008 · The nation's gross domestic product went negative in the third quarter, falling by 0.3 percent. Consumer spending was especially weak, falling more than 3 percent in the period. That's the sharpest drop in spending in 28 years.
Oct 22nd, 2008 · Nouriel Roubini, an economics professor at NYU's Stern School of Business, teaches his class to be wary of trends that seem to be going too well on Wall Street. Roubini and some of his students talk about what they've learned.
Oct 18th, 2008 · Ohio voters are still wary of their state's election process and the courts are busy hammering out the details. But despite all the doubts and the partisan friction, Secretary of State Jennifer Brunner says she's ready for Nov. 4.
Sep 27th, 2008 · Two popular movies are making audiences squirm. Towelhead addresses cultural tensions in the story of an Arab-American girl blossoming into womanhood, and Lakeview Terrace is about a cop who is wary of the interracial couple who just moved onto his block. Film critic Desson Thomson talks with Scott Simon about movies with uncomfortable subject matter.
Sep 25th, 2008 · Money-market interest rates around the world have soared as financial institutions hoarded cash. In London, the three-month interbank offered rate jumped by the most since 1999. Analysts say the credit markets could improve once it's clear the bailout will be approved.
Apr 15th, 2008 · Most hedge fund managers holding their annual conference in the Cayman Islands did very well in 2007, and are doing well this year, despite a sharp downturn in the U.S. economy. But not everyone is sanguine about what the future might hold. Adam Davidson
Apr 11th, 2008 · John Goglia, an independent safety consultant and former National Transportation Safety Board member, talks about whether fliers should be more concerned about airline safety as thousands of planes have been grounded for inspections.