- Stim-u-LESS or Stim-u-MORE
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Thursday, February 12, 2009
The stimulus package that President Obama has been urging Congress to pass near completion. What does it mean for Michigan. Quinn speaks with one of Obama's top economic advisors who helped write the package; Chair of the Council of Economic Advisors Christina Romer.
Quinn then speaks with MI Republican in the House of Representatives Dave Camp. Rep. Camp, who represents mid-Michigan in Washington, sat in the conference committee. He gives Quinn his analysis of how the House and Senate versions of the stimulus package came together.
Here at home, Governor Jennifer Granholm is presenting the state budget. Quinn discusses the budget with Capital Bureau Chief Rick Pluta in Lansing.
Will this generation's economic depression bring out the best or worst in people. Quinn talks with Detroit community organizer Sandra Simmons of the Hush House.
Comment live! (5) - What is the state of the city? we hear from more than just the Mayor
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Wednesday, February 11, 2009
We listen back to some key moments of last night’s State of the City Address. Then Quinn talks to Mayor Ken Cockrel Jr. one-on-one.
Then we hit the streets and hear some citizens idea of the current state of the city.
We’ll wrap-up the show taking your calls and blog posts on the issue. What is the current state of the city, and how should it change going forward?Comment live! (5) - State of the City Preview and the worsening automotive industry
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Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Mayor Ken Cockrel Jr. is set to give his first State of the City Address tonight. We’ll preview it with City Council President Monica Conyers and Wayne State University Political Science Professor Lyke Thompson
Then we speak with someone from the Communication Arts Credit Union about how people get credit to buy cars.
But, as most people aren’t getting credit to buy cars, General Motors is laying off another 10,000 workers. Quinn speaks to automotive analyst Jim Hall about the impact of more layoffs in the auto sector.
- Nissan asking the US for money and small banks aren't asking for money
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Monday, February 9, 2009
Today, on The Back Story
We’re joined by the Director of the Center for Automotive Research (CAR). Dave Cole talks about the possibility of Japanese automaker Nissan asking the US government for bailout money.
Then Michel Kus from the Michigan Association of Community Bankers explains why some small banks don’t need any TARP money.
We wrap up the show speaking with the President of AFSCME Local 20 about possible layoffs in Detroit government.
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