Steve Chiotakis

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The conflicts of Internet freedom

Jan 21, 2011
Steve Chiotakis talks to Evgeny Morozov, the author of "The Net Delusion," about why Internet freedom cuts both ways when it comes to users and governments.

Traffic as an economic indicator

Jan 20, 2011
Researchers at Texas A&M University found at the depths of the great recession, the number of hours wasted in traffic plummeted. But as the economy improves more people are taking to the roads.

Understanding the meetings between U.S. businesses and the Chinese delegation

Jan 20, 2011
Michael Morris, CEO of American Electric Power in Columbus, Ohio, met with the Chinese delegation yesterday to discuss the relationship between U.S. businesses and China. He speaks with Steve Chiotakis about the meeting, and expectations for the future.

Goldman Sachs reports 50 percent profit drop in the last three months

Jan 19, 2011
Goldman reported a more than 50 percent drop in profit for the last three months. A report by the New York Times and footnoted.com shows Goldman partners are reaping the rewards of a stock-option windfall.

Will Jobs' leave of absence affect Apple's earnings?

Jan 18, 2011
Apple's earnings are released today, but word from Apple headquarters that CEO Steve Jobs is taking a medical leave of absence could affect those numbers. Mike Abramsky explains.

"Punching Out" describes the downsizing of industrial America

Jan 18, 2011
Steve Chiotakis speaks with Paul Clemens, author of the new book, "Punching Out -- One Year in a Closing Auto Plant." In his book, Clemens follows one year in the closing, dismantling and reassigning of a Detroit auto plant.

Apple CEO Steve Jobs takes a medical leave of absence

Jan 17, 2011
Apple CEO Steve Jobs announced today his intention to take a medical leave of absence, though he plans to stay on as company CEO. Cecilia Kang explains.

Julia Coronado: Chinese President Hu Jintao in Washington

Jan 17, 2011
China's president Hu Jintao meets with President Obama in Washington this week. Steve Chiotakis speaks with Julia Coronado about what to expect from the meeting, and the President's remarks that the dollar-dominated reserve currency is "a thing of the past."

Bank dividends could be back, according to analysts

Jan 14, 2011
For a couple of years, big banks stopped paying out dividends to their investors. But with big profits returning to the banking sector, analysts say those dividends could be back.

December retail sales up six-tenths of a percent

Jan 14, 2011
The Commerce Department reports retail sales were up six-tenths of a percent for the month. Jill Schlesinger explains.