Miles O'Brien

Markets take hit as jobless claims rise

June 7, 2014Business, Economics and Jobs

Financial markets took a hit yesterday after jobless claims rose to their highest level since last November. This increase is feeding concern that the economy is starting to slow down again. Louise Story joins us.

Will Pakistan’s relief aid prevent destabilization

June 7, 2014Environment

Students defaulting on many loans at for-profit colleges

June 6, 2014Business, Economics and Jobs

The Takeaway 20100819 – Segment 1

May 6, 2014

The Takeaway 20100819 – Segment 8

May 3, 2014

The Takeaway 20100819 – Segment 6

May 2, 2014

Weekday, morning drive-time, live news program for engaged listeners (ongoing)

The Takeaway 20100819 – Segment 4

May 2, 2014

Weekday, morning drive-time, live news program for engaged listeners (ongoing)

US increases humanitarian military presence in Pakistan

August 14, 2013Environment

Taylor Seybolt, author of “Humanitarian Military Intervention: The Conditions for Success and Failure”, talks about the military’s role during humanitarian crises. We also speak with Issam Ahmed, Pakistan correspondent for the Christian Science Monitor.

Listeners respond: home ownership

August 14, 2013Business, Economics and Jobs

Yesterday we discussed home ownership in America. In the past, owning your own property was a major component of the American dream. However, these days there are a lot of reasons to avoid buying a house. We heard from many listeners on this topic.

North Korea joins YouTube and Twitter

August 14, 2013Development & Education

Brian Myers, professor of international studies at Dongseo University in South Korea, joins us to discuss North Korea’s entry into the social networking world.