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Interview Archives: Business and Economy
Wednesday May 02, 2012, 10:06 AM
Innovation and the Role of the University
Debasish Dutta, Ph.D., Associate Provost and Dean of the Graduate College; the Edward William and Jane Marr Gutgsell Professor, Department of Mechanical Science and Engineering; Professor of Industrial and Enterprise Systems Engineering, University of Illinois; Scholar-in-Residence at the National Academy of Engineering
Lawrence Schook, Ph.D., Vice President for Research; the Edward William and Jane Marr Gutgsell Professor, Department of Animal Sciences; Director of the Division of Biomedical Sciences, University of Illinois
Host: David Inge
Being successful in today’s economy means learning to think and work in new ways. That involves learning to solve problems, collaborate, take risks and to learn from failure. We’ll look at what universities are doing to help students become innovators.
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Categories: Business and Economy • Education • Innovation • University of Illinois
Tuesday April 03, 2012, 11:06 AM
The Self-Made Myth and the Truth About How Government Helps Individuals and Businesses Succeed
Mike Lapham, Project Director, a Co-Founder, and a Member of United Fair Economy's Responsible Wealth Project
Host: David Inge
We have all heard the argument that success, in life or in business, is the result of the hard work, creativity and sacrifice of individuals with little or no outside help. Mike Lapham, from the group United for a Fair Economy, says that ignores the ways that society, governmental action and sometimes plain luck all contribute to individual success. And that, he says, has a profound impact on our view of government.
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Categories: Business and Economy
Friday March 16, 2012, 11:06 AM
2011 Federal and State Taxes
John Breen, McGladrey & Pullen, LLP
Marty Verdick, Partner, McGladrey & Pullen, LLP
Host: Celeste Quinn
When it’s time to fill out tax returns, we want to meet the deadline, we don’t want to pay more than we owe, and we want to do it right for our peace of mind. The deadline to file is one month away, April 17 this year. Two tax experts from McGladrey and Pullen (LLP) will answer your tax questions.
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Categories: Business and Economy • Geography
Monday March 05, 2012, 11:06 AM
Inside Apple: How America's Most Admired -- and Secretive -- Company Really Works
Adam Lashinsky, Senior Editor at Large, Fortune Magazine
Host: David Inge
Apple is the richest company in the world. Apple is also one of the world’s most secretive companies. By all accounts it’s not a very nice place to work. As journalist Adam Lashinsky says, employees are expected to follow orders, not offer opinions. At the same time, Apple employees are very loyal, and the company has done very well. It’s the richest company in the world. What is the secret to Apple’s success? And should others take it as a model? We’ll explore these and other questions as we talk with the author of the book "Inside Apple."
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Categories: Business and Economy • Business History
Monday September 12, 2011, 10:06 AM
The Great A&P and the Struggle for Small Business in America
Marc Levinson, Journalist and Writer
Host: David Inge
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Categories: Business and Economy • History • United States history
Thursday August 18, 2011, 11:06 AM
The Federal Budget Deficit
Neil H. Buchanan, Ph.D., J.D., Professor of Law, The George Washington University Law School; Fellow, Monash University
Host: David Inge
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Categories: Business and Economy • Government • Public Policy
Monday August 08, 2011, 10:06 AM
Climate Capitalism: Capitalism in the Age of Climate Change
L. Hunter Lovins, J.D., Co-Founder of the Rocky Mountain Institute; Founder and President of Natural Capitalism Solutions; and Chief Insurgent of the Madrone Project
Host: David Inge
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Categories: Business and Economy • Energy • Environment • Innovation • Public Policy
Tuesday July 19, 2011, 10:06 AM
The Next American Economy: Blueprint for a Real Recovery
William J. Holstein, Award-Winning Journalist; Editor; Business Writer
Host: David Inge
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Categories: Business and Economy • Innovation
Friday July 15, 2011, 10:06 AM
Climate Capitalism: Capitalism in the Age of Climate Change
L. Hunter Lovins, J.D., Co-Founder of the Rocky Mountain Institute; Founder and President of Natural Capitalism Solutions; and Chief Insurgent of the Madrone Project
Host: David Inge
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Categories: Business and Economy • Energy • sustainability • Environment • Climate Change • Innovation
Thursday May 19, 2011, 10:06 AM
Tangled Webs How False Statements Are Undermining America: From Martha Stewart to Bernie Madoff
James B. Stewart, J.D., Pulitzer-Prize Winning Journalist; Editor at Large, SmartMoney; the Bloomberg Professor of Business Journalism, Columbia University
Host: David Inge
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Categories: Behavior • Business and Economy • Business History • Ethics
