Reverbiage: Stories from NPR tagged 'emwall'

The Best Arts Releases Of 2008

Wed, 31 Dec 2008 14:34:24 EST

A. O. Scott points to Wall-E and The Dark Knight as standout hits. NPR's Felix Contreras loved albums from Pat Metheny and Picadillo O'Farril. What were your favorite movies and songs? How about video games, TV, and books?

Probe Shows Madoff Wasn't Working Alone

Tue, 23 Dec 2008 13:00:00 EST

A probe into Bernard Madoff's Ponzi scheme is revealing a Web of lieutenants who aided him in defrauding investors of over $50 billion. Wall Street Journal reporter Amir Efrati discusses the latest from the Madoff case.

Why Are Suffering Airlines Still Charging So Much...

Mon, 22 Dec 2008 13:00:00 EST

Economic hardship has invaded most industries and airlines are not immune. Scott McCartney, writer of the Wall Street Journal's Middle Seat column, discusses how airlines are coping with slumping demand in what's supposed to be the busiest season of the year.

Treasury Considers Foreclosure Plan

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 13:00:00 EST

The Treasury is considering a plan to help people in foreclosure trouble. They may urge banks to give new mortgages at lower rates in an effort to keep people in their homes. Wall Street Journal reporter Deborah Solomon discusses the proposal.

Conceptualizing Sol Lewitt's 'Wall Drawings'

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 16:34:00 EST

Sol LeWitt was one of the pioneers of conceptual art. He saw it in his mind, then communicated it to others to complete. Dozens of people have done just that with his ideas for his famous Wall Drawings, which are now at the Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art.

'WSJ' Columnist: Don't Bail Out The Auto Industry

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 13:00:00 EST

As the Big Three head to Washington, a growing number of critics are calling for Congress to send them packing once again. Evan Newmark, columnist for the Wall Street Journal online, explains why he thinks bailing out the auto industry is a bad idea.

Government Throws Citigroup $20B Lifeline

Mon, 24 Nov 2008 13:00:00 EST

The government will step in to shore up Citigroup's troubled assets — at a price tag of up to $326 billion. Wall Street Journal reporter David Enrich explains the details of the plan and how the markets are reacting.

Citigroup May Go On Sale

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 13:00:00 EST

Citigroup weathered the first wave of bank failures, but may have to put itself up for sale now. Wall Street Journal reporter David Enrich discusses why Citigroup is in trouble.

Should GM Be Left To Go Bankrupt...

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 16:00:00 EST

Former airline executive Michael E. Levine wrote a Wall Street Journal op-ed piece arguing that a federal bailout would be bad for General Motors. Reorganization in federal bankruptcy court is a better solution, Levine says.

WSJ Writer Says Second Depression Is Unlikely

Thu, 23 Oct 2008 15:36:00 EDT

Friday marks the 79th anniversary of the beginning of the Great Depression's stock market crash. Amid the international economic turmoil, many wonder if a similar fate looms for the current U.S. economy, but Wall Street Journal columnist and author Jason Zweig doesn't buy it.

Black Relatives To McCain: Acknowledge Our Legacy

Tue, 21 Oct 2008 09:40:00 EDT

Senator John McCain's ancestors owned a Mississippi plantation and about 120 slaves who worked the grounds. Farai Chideya talks with Douglas Blackmon of the Wall Street Journal and Lillie McCain, a descendant of the McCain plantation workers, about how the black McCains see this election.

When Greed Became Good on 'Wall Street'

Thu, 16 Oct 2008 08:43:00 EDT

Brokers who walk around saying, "greed is good" have Oliver Stone and Stanley Weiser to thank for the mantra. Twenty one years ago, they paired up to make the movie Wall Street. Weiser says he sometimes wonders if he's not to blame, just a little, for the mess we are in now.

Anatomy Of A Financial Bailout

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 16:49:00 EDT

The heads of America's nine top financial institutions met with Bush administration officials behind closed doors in Washington Monday to discuss accepting government cash in exchange for an equity stake in their banks. Wall Street Journal staff writer Deborah Solomon offers her insight.

A Long View Of The Wall Street 'Dream'

Wed, 01 Oct 2008 10:22:00 EDT

In his new book, Wall Street: America's Dream Palace, Steve Fraser focuses on the lotus of the financial world, paying attention to four of its archtypal characters — the aristocrat, the confidence man, the hero and the immoralist.

Sec. Rice Drafts Iraq Pull-Out Plan

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 13:00:00 EDT

While in Iraq, Sec. Rice worked with senior Iraqi officials to draft a strategy for pulling out U.S. troops. Gina Chon, the Wall Street Journal's Iraq correspondent, discusses the negotiations.

Random House Pulls Book About Muhammad's Wife

Mon, 11 Aug 2008 14:20:00 EDT

The Jewel of Medina, a historical novel about Muhammad's wife, was set to be published Aug. 12. But in May, Random House halted publication, citing concerns that the racy book could be offensive to some in the Muslim community. Journalist Asra Nomani talks about her Wall Street Journal op-ed, "You Still Can't Write About Muhammad."

How Is Southwest Still Profitable...

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 13:00:00 EDT

One carrier is still flying above the storm. Southwest just reported its 69th profitable quarter in a row. Wall Street Journal travel columnist Scott McCartney discusses how Southwest has managed this financial feat.

Hong Kong Jeweler Clings To His Golden Toilet

Tue, 08 Jul 2008 06:00:00 EDT

You can't put a price on a dream — at least not all of it. An entrepreneur in Hong Kong says he grew up obsessed with gold. He became an apprentice goldsmith, then a wholesale jeweler. He built a house full of gold. Now that gold prices are soaring, the Wall Street Journal says he's melting it down. But no matter what the price, the man says he will keep his solid gold toilet.

What 'Bear Markets' Mean For The Economy

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 06:00:00 EDT

Some economists are saying that the economy has slumped into a "bear market," but what does that term really mean? Co-host Ari Shapiro talks with David Wessel, economics editor of the Wall Street Journal, who says that the way experts talk about the economy can have a significant impact on it.

FAA's Own Report Says Agency Too Cozy With Airlines

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 07:00:00 EDT

The Federal Aviation Administration inspector general has issued a report saying that the agency has gotten too cozy with the airlines. The Wall Street Journal's Andy Pasztor reports.

Summary Judgment: 'Finding' vs. 'Wall-E'

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 13:00:00 EDT

Writer Mark Jordan Legan examines the latest movies. Wall-E is an animated feature about a young robot searching for a home in outer space. Wanted is an action movie based on graphic novel about a team of assassins and Finding Amanda, is a comedy about compulsions we can't shake: drugs, booze and gambling, starriong Mathew Broderick and Brittany Snow.

From a Trash-Heap Future, a Romance for the Ages

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 10:00:00 EDT

Pixar has always focused on loss, decay, and the dark side of materialism. Here that theme extends to the ruination of the planet — and Wall-E ranks among the most sublime feature-length works of animation ever made in this country.

Analysis: What Will Fed Do to Check Inflation...

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 06:00:00 EDT

The Federal Reserve's Open Market Committee concludes its two-day meeting Wednesday and is expected keep interest rates steady. Co-host Renee Montagne talks with David Wessel, economics editor of the Wall Street Journal, about what the Fed will do to keep inflation in check and how to boost the economy.

Tax Rebates: Are Consumers Spending or Saving...

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 06:00:00 EDT

Critics were skeptical of President Bush's plan to distribute rebate checks to taxpayers in hopes of stimulating the economy. It's been almost two months since the first checks were processed. Co-host Steve Inskeep talks with David Wessel, economics editor of the Wall Street Journal, to find out if they're making a difference.

Investors Plan Vegas Comeback for King of Pop

Mon, 16 Jun 2008 09:22:00 EDT

A private-equity firm is pitching a multipoint strategy for a career comeback to Michael Jackson. The Wall Street Journal's Ethan Smith reports.