Straight Story
RSSStraight Story: The wage gap
It's time once again for economics editor Chris Farrell to help you sort out what's smart, what's stupid and what's the Straight Story. The Labor Department reports the gender gap is closing. But Chris isn't happy. (12/08/2006)
Straight Story: Private push
It's time once again for economics editor Chris Farrell to help you sort out what's smart, what's stupid and what's the Straight Story. This week, public companies want to go private. Chris says follow the money. (12/01/2006)
Straight Story: Sending thanks
It's time once again for economics editor Chris Farrell to help you sort out what's smart, what's stupid and what's the Straight Story. This week, the Fed chair and Bob Dylan, what do they have in common? Chris has the answer. (11/24/2006)
Straight Story: Health insurance
It's time once again for economics editor Chris Farrell to help you sort out what's smart, what's stupid and what's the Straight Story. This week, Chris says the more health care plans, the better. (11/17/2006)
Straight Story: Job numbers game
It's time once again for economics editor Chris Farrell to help you sort out what's smart, what's stupid and what's the Straight Story. This week, Chris dissects unemployment statistics. What do the numbers actually mean? (11/10/2006)
Straight Story: Health care reform
It's time once again for economics editor Chris Farrell to help you sort out what's smart, what's stupid and what's the Straight Story. This week, a tech sector giant has some bright ideas about improving the health care system. Chris says the government should pay attention. (11/03/2006)
Straight Story: The bond across the border
It's time once again for economics editor Chris Farrell to help you sort out what's smart, what's stupid and what's the Straight Story. This week, Mexico issued its first long term bond. Chris translates what it means for the global economy. (10/27/2006)
Straight Story: Trickle down
It's time once again for economics editor Chris Farrell to help you sort out what's smart, what's stupid and what's the Straight Story. This week, Chris issues a warning: Stop selling money products for the wealthy to the financially weary. (10/20/2006)
Straight Story: Minimum wage
It's time once again for economics editor Chris Farrell to help you sort out what's smart, what's stupid and what's the Straight Story. This week, Chris rallies to raise the minimum wage. (10/13/2006)
Straight Story: Public pensions pickle
It's time once again for economics editor Chris Farrell to help you sort out what's smart, what's stupid and what's the Straight Story. This week, public workers face a pension shortfall. Chris says all retirement systems need more transparency. (10/06/2006)
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