Opinion

Bon Jovi Doesn't Need A Prayer To Make It On NBC()  

Jon Bon Jovi and Matt Lauer

November 20, 2009 Bon Jovi is at the top of the album charts this week, riding an unprecedented publicity push. His record label struck a deal with the conglomerate NBC Universal for an exclusive presence on their many TV networks, including appearances on Today, Inside the Actors Studio and The Tonight Show.

Transcript

On All Things ConsideredPlaylist

The Two-Way

Goldman Sachs Is Into Sharing, To A Point()  

November 20, 2009 Just because they're masters of the universe doesn't mean the people of Goldman Sachs don't care about their fellow man. Fairly or not, the investment bank, which reported a $3.2 billion third-quarter profit, is perceived by many as a company that places profits and political power ahead of the general good.

Summary

Economy

Jobless In October: A State-By-State Look()  

Map: Jobless in October (4:3)

November 20, 2009 Jobless rates rose in 29 states and the District of Columbia in October, the Labor Department reported. Rates declined in 13 states and were unchanged in eight.

Summary

Planet Money

Cash Under The Mattress()  

November 20, 2009 Treasury yields briefing dipped into negative territory this week, reflecting investors' lingering concerns about the economy.

Summary

more Business >

Podcast and RSS Feeds

PodcastRSS

  • News
     
  • Business
     
 
 

From The Opinion Pages

Commentator Andrew Wallenstein says the rocker's marketing deal shows the old rules no longer hold.

Bon Jovi Doesn't Need A Prayer To Make It On NBC

Commentator Andrew Wallenstein says the rocker's marketing deal shows the old rules no longer hold.

If Wall Street wants to win back public respect, they to act in the public's interests.

The Nation: Charitable Capitalism

If Wall Street wants to win back public respect, they to act in the public's interests.

A $33,000 pen commemorates the life of a champion of the poor.

The Marketing Of The Mahatma

A $33,000 pen commemorates the life of a champion of the poor.

podcast

NPR Business Story of the Day Podcast

NPR Business Story of the Day Podcast

The top business story of the day from Morning Edition, All Things Considered and other award-winning NPR programs.

Subscribe

podcast

Planet Money Podcast

Planet Money Podcast

Meet high rollers, brainy economists and regular folks -- all trying to make sense of our rapidly changing global economy.

Subscribe

James Denaro works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, Oct. 10, 2008.  Credit: Richard Drew/AP

NPR looks at the financial system's near collapse and whether lessons have been learned.

view series >