KPCC: Business Update with Mark Lacter

Oscars; L.A. Convention Center

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 11:02:39 -0800

KPCC's business analyst Mark Lacter talks about why the Academy Awards ceremony could have a new venue in the near future; he also talks about why the city of Los Angeles and concert promoter AEG are making another big push for conventions now.

High-speed rail

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:21:19 -0800

KPCC's business analyst Mark Lacter talks about the latest details on California's high-speed rail plan.

Job numbers; cities and their economies

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 12:08:55 -0800

Job numbers; cities and their economies

Private equity

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 09:48:33 -0800

KPCC's business analyst Mark Lacter talks about how private equity impacts the Southland's economy and whether it's been a help or a hindrance.

Inflation and oil prices

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 10:55:06 -0800

KPCC's business analyst Mark Lacter talks about how inflation and rising oil prices are affecting the economy.

Economic roundup 2

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 10:26:17 -0800

KPCC's business analyst Mark Lacter recaps how Southland companies did on Wall Street in 2011; he also talks about what the most important thing a business can do in 2012.

Economic roundup

Tue, 27 Dec 2011 09:58:52 -0800

KPCC's business analyst Mark Lacter talks about what economic stories to look forward to in 2012.

Tax Hikes; pension shortfalls

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 07:33:48 -0800

KPCC's business analyst Mark Lacter talks about California Governor Jerry Brown's proposed tax hikes and how taxing the wealthiest Californians may not necessarily fix the state's budget woes.

Shipping companies; Space X

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 10:03:19 -0800

KPCC's business analyst Mark Lacter talks about how shipping activity seems to be picking up; he also talks about how Hawthorne-based SpaceX will try to launch an unmanned supply capsule into space.

Villaraigosa Asia; Europe's debt crisis

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 12:08:22 -0800

KPCC's business analyst Mark Lacter talks about how Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa's trip to Asia might help his city's economy; he also talks about how Europe's sovereign debt crisis is affecting the Southland's economy.

L.A. small businesses; Dodgers

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 11:31:14 -0800

KPCC's business analyst Mark Lacter talks about how businesses in Los Angeles County are holding up; he also talks about what the latest word is on local bidders to buy the Dodgers.

California budget; business interests

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 10:51:47 -0800

KPCC's business analyst Mark Lacter talks about California's ongoing budget troubles and how the state is shaping up to end in the red this year.

Black Friday; Activision

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 08:57:09 -0800

KPCC's business analyst Mark Lacter talks about Black Friday shopping; he also talks about how Activision is already ahead of the holiday game with the release of “Call of Duty” franchise: “Modern Warfare 3.”

Occupy Wall Street; Income Inequalities

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 09:06:34 -0800

KPCC's business analyst Mark Lacter talks about the Occupy Wall Street movement and income inequalities in California.

Ontario Airoport; Qantas Airlines

Tue, 01 Nov 2011 12:00:18 -0700

KPCC's business analyst Mark Lacter talks about how Ontario International Airport is losing passengers; he also talks about how much LAX relies on international travel.

Housing initiative; closed bank accounts

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 09:26:48 -0700

KPCC's business analyst Mark Lacter talks about what President Obama's new housing initiative measn for folks in the Southland; he also talks about why more low income families in Los Angeles are closing up their bank accounts.

Pot dispensaries; Blue Shield of California

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 12:17:03 -0700

KPCC's business analyst Mark Lacter talks about federal efforts to close down every medical marijuana dispensary in California; he also talks about relief in health care coverage by Blue Shield of California.

Holiday shopping; Napster

Tue, 11 Oct 2011 10:19:16 -0700

KPCC's business analyst Mark Lacter talks about what's in store for retailers this holiday season; he also talks about the end of Napster.

Economy, cars, and trucks

Tue, 04 Oct 2011 09:03:39 -0700

KPCC's business analyst Mark Lacter talks about how the economy is growing slowly and why people are buying cars and trucks.

Dodgers; NBA lockout

Tue, 27 Sep 2011 10:03:03 -0700

KPCC's business analyst Mark Lacter talks about the possible sale of the Dodgers and the effects of the NBA lockout have been so far.