B. Jeffrey Madoff, 12.31.2009
Founder of Madoff Productions
As we had our holiday dinner together, my kids asked me why billions can be spent on an expanding war, bailing out the auto industry and the banks, but when it comes to health care, people are afraid of a "government takeover."
Mark Bazer, 12.24.2009
Mark Bazer writes a syndicated humor column and hosts The Interview Show in Chicago
James McManus stopped by The Interview Show, a monthly talk show hosted by Mark Bazer, to discuss the new book, poker and a naked Michael Jordan.
Steve Parker, 12.28.2009
Journalist/Broadcaster covering the auto industry and auto racing for 35 years.
1- GM - The bankruptcy (which is over) and the ongoing revolving door for top executives at GM haven't give the public a lot of confidence in the...
Steve Parker, 12.23.2009
Journalist/Broadcaster covering the auto industry and auto racing for 35 years.
1- Jimmie Johnson won his fourth consecutive NASCAR Sprint Cup championship in 2009. This is simply an incredible, amazing achievement. Associa...
Joanne Doroshow, 12.24.2009
Executive Director, Center for Justice & Democracy
We look back with pride, and with some amazement really, at these great civil justice wins during the past decade. It hasn't been easy, and there are many to thank.
Leo W. Gerard, 12.22.2009
President, United Steelworkers International
The gift this country needs most this holiday season is an economy built on a solid foundation, one that will provide middle class, family-supporting jobs now and into the future.
Brad Friedman and Desi Doyen, 12.17.2009
Co-Hosts, Green News Report
IN TODAY'S AUDIO REPORT: COP15 Cop-out? Copenhagen climate talks stalled in the last days -- or are they? Our special coverage continues... PLUS: A...
Gary Shapiro, 12.17.2009
President & CEO of the Consumer Electronics Association
Here are the "top ten" things our government could do in 2010 to reverse our nascent economic recovery. Of course, it shouldn't do any of these things - but its record causes me grave concern.
Antonio Villaraigosa, 12.16.2009
Mayor of the City of Los Angeles
This morning I had the opportunity to participate on a panel with World Bank President Robert Zoellick, Sir Richard Branson, UN OECD General Secretary...
Barry D. Wood, 12.15.2009
Writes about the global economy from Washington.
Here in southeast Michigan the recession feels more like depression. The region's unemployment rate is 17% and rising. Already, it is the highest jobless rate of any metropolitan area.
Steve Parker, 12.13.2009
Journalist/Broadcaster covering the auto industry and auto racing for 35 years.
This week GM fired the head of Chevrolet and appointed a new leader, and named a new North American Operations vice president.
Steve Parker, 12.08.2009
Journalist/Broadcaster covering the auto industry and auto racing for 35 years.
Danica Patrick, the most popular driver in IndyCar, will drive in a limited number of NASCAR Nationwide Series events in 2010 for JR Motorsports, a team co-owned by Dale Earnhardt Jr.
Shelly Palmer, 12.08.2009
President, National Academy Of Television Arts & Sciences, NY
The new music video site Vevo is set to launch today. Founded by Sony Music Entertainment and Universal Music Group, the venture, which hopes to rev...
Michael Rose, 12.07.2009
Documentary filmmaker based in Los Angeles
Companies that have earned enormous profits selling giant trucks and SUVs are in the process of re-branding themselves as responsible corporate citizens with an obligation to society.
Jane Devin, 12.07.2009
Writer-Essayist
How are the people at GM taking the changes? Underneath the anxiety, they are hopeful. They feel that they are participating in the birth of an automotive zenith that will turn GM's fortunes, and their own, around.
Steve Parker, 12.04.2009
Journalist/Broadcaster covering the auto industry and auto racing for 35 years.
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Michael Rose, 12.07.2009
Documentary filmmaker based in Los Angeles
GM is not of the woods yet but it's clear the board is not afraid to do things differently and pave the way for a younger generation to lead the company as it moves forward.
Steve Parker, 12.07.2009
Journalist/Broadcaster covering the auto industry and auto racing for 35 years.
This year the big news is, much to the chagrin of car-makers and their PR people worldwide, about GM and their ongoing leadership problems.
Steve Parker, 12.02.2009
Journalist/Broadcaster covering the auto industry and auto racing for 35 years.
General Motors' appearance as a confused corporation gained new steam Tuesday when Fritz Henderson was "resigned" from his CEO position after just ei...
Sue Cischke, 12.02.2009
Group Vice President, Sustainability, Environment and Safety Engineering, Ford Motor Company
Most of the discussion around the "greening" of the automotive industry over the last decade has focused primarily on making vehicles more fuel-effici...
Antonio Villaraigosa, 12.09.2009
Mayor of the City of Los Angeles
Earlier today, I announced a plan that will make Los Angeles and the Southern California region the electric vehicle capital of the world. Make no mi...