Who Does Well In Hard Times? And, The Annual War on Christmas
Ross Reynolds
12/04/2008 at 12:00 p.m.
Who Does Well in Hard Times?
Thousands of Washington Mutual employees got their layoff notices this week. It's just the latest round of bad economic news. That got us wondering about who is doing well despite of, or maybe even because of, hard times. Do you know of a job, a business, or a non–profit that's thriving despite the stumbling economy? What personality type is best suited to handle a recession?
The Annual War on Christmas
Also today, a sign posted by an atheist at the state capitol has conservatives' shorts in a bunch. They're inundating the governor's office with complaints. Why? How insecure do you have to be to worry about symbols in public places, whether from an atheist or from a Christian?
Washington Banks and the Federal Bailout
Plus, six Washington banks are in Federal bank bailout program. What's that mean?
Guest(s)
Chris Nichols is CEO of Banc Investment Group, a financial services firm that works with independent community banks, including some in Washington.
Frank Farley is a psychologist and a professor at Temple University in Philadelphia. He is a former president of the American Psychological Association.
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- Who Is Doing Well In Hard Times? YouSaidIt
- 'Some 'types' thrive in times of uncertainty,' USA Today
- 'Atheist sign joins nativity scene, tree at Capitol,' Seattle Post–Intelligencer
- 'Map: Show Me the TARP Money,' ProPublica
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