Steve Chiotakis
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Why not woo the masses to mass transit?
May 12, 2010
As gas prices go up in the summer, you might think transit systems would take advantage of people wanting to flee their cars. But Los Angeles Times columnist David Lazarus says not enough is being done get more people to use public transportation.
Death, violence darken Greek protests
May 6, 2010
Protesters in Greece are wary of rising violence at demonstrations after the death of three bankers from a gas bomb. Reporter Joanna Kakissis in Athens describes the scene of the protest and why the demonstrations have gotten so out of hand.
FCC targets Internet for oversight
May 6, 2010
The FCC wants more oversight of U.S. Internet carriers, which are providing service that is slower and more expensive than their counterparts abroad. Will this mean faster service right away? Steve Chiotakis talks to Marketplace's Brett Neely.
Climate bill slowed by Gulf oil leak
May 5, 2010
Construction crews continue to try to contain the Gulf oil leak this week, but they may not be able to cork another unlikely environmental casualty: a climate change bill that was heading to the Senate. Steve Chiotakis talks to Marketplace's Brett Neely.
Volunteers train to help at Gulf oil leak
May 4, 2010
Many who live around the BP Gulf oil leak have flocked to the scene to help control the damages and assist clean-up. But volunteers must first be trained before they can join the effort. Steve Chiotakis talks to Reporter Kate Archer Kent.
Oil spill could darken economy
May 3, 2010
Experts are estimating the damages of the BP oil spill will cost upwards of the tens of billions. This could throw a cog in the U.S. economic recovery. Steve Chiotakis gets an in-depth analysis from David Kotok of Cumberland Advisors.
Deeper into financial reform legislation
May 3, 2010
Fortune Magazine's Allan Sloan talks to Steve Chiotakis about some of his ideas for financial reform.
Greeks respond to call for debt help
Apr 23, 2010
How are Greeks responding to Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou's call for an international lifeline? Steve Chiotakis gets the word on the street from reporter Joanna Kakissis in Athens.
Why first draft pick isn't always best
Apr 22, 2010
Tonight is round 1 of the NFL Draft, and the St. Louis Rams are making the first pick. But that may not necessarily give them the advantage. Steve Chiotakis talks to Yale professor Cade Massey.
Goldman earns $3.3 billion in 1Q
Apr 20, 2010
Steve Chiotakis talks to senior BusinessWeek writer and ex-Goldman Sachs employee Robin Farzad about the Wall Street bank's $3.3 billion first-quarter earnings.