Business Update with Mark Lacter: Episodes
KPCC's business analyst Mark Lacter sounds like a broken record when it comes to California's finances.
KPCC's business analyst Mark Lacter tells us an executive from LA had a very lucrative year.
KPCC's business analyst Mark Lacter explains why the weak housing market has a competitive side.
KPCC's business analyst Mark Lacter says it may be tough to get quick service at L.A. Superior Court. He also explains why income taxes are particularly helping California during April.
KPCC's business analyst Mark Lacter says consumers in the U.S. are spending more money. He also discusses taxes in California.
KPCC's business analyst Mark Lacter says the city of Los Angeles probably won't be going bankrupt. He also explains the recent drop in gasoline prices.
KPCC's business analyst Mark Lacter says we may not find out everything about the Dodgers' sale. He also tells us that AEG is not only looking to build a football stadium in downtown LA - it may even try to buy a team.
KPCC's business analyst Mark Lacter describes the factors that go into the cost of gasoline. He also explains why there are plenty of start-up businesses in the Southland, despite high unemployment.
KPCC's business analyst Mark Lacter explains why the Southland continues to trail the nation when it comes to creating jobs.
KPCC's business analyst Mark Lacter discusses how the entertainment industry's been doing in the Southland lately.
KPCC's business analyst Mark Lacter talks about how Los Angeles is doing as the economy slowly recovers; he also talks about how the city of Stockton could face bankruptcy soon.
KPCC's business analyst Mark Lacter talks about whether the Los Angeles Times decision to charge customers will work; he also talks about whether drivers should worry about gas prices that continue to hike up.
KPCC's business analyst Mark Lacter talks about presidential fundraising in the Southland; he also talks about how there's lot more resting on rich Californians than politics these days.
KPCC's business analyst Mark Lacter talks about how the mortgage settlement will help out the housing market in California.
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.
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.
KPCC's business analyst Mark Lacter talks about the latest details on California's high-speed rail plan.
Job numbers; cities and their economies
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.
KPCC's business analyst Mark Lacter talks about how inflation and rising oil prices are affecting the economy.