Watch stories about the economy from PBS programs like NOW on PBS, Tavis Smiley, and more.
The new PBS video portal provides interviews and features on a curated Economy Collection page. You can grab your own widget version of the PBS economy features:
Learn more about the video widget from PBS Video producer Dan Haggerty:
The buzz surrounding the 40th anniversary of the Apollo 11 mission is a bit of fun news, taking a little of the focus off all the gloomy economic indicators this week. In troubled times, watching stories of earlier generations’ accomplishments can be uplifting and inspiring.
A clip of Buzz Aldrin on Sesame Street (which also celebrates a 40th anniversary this year), sums up the childlike spirit of exploration.
As President Obama addresses the nation about health care reform and the economy, take a look back to President Roosevelt and the projects that brought the country through the Great Depression.
You can listen to President Obama’s press conference on health care reform from last night in its entirety at PRX. And Marketplace’s Tamara Keith gives an overview and analysis of the q&a session.
At a forum with NewsHour’s Jim Lehrer, Federal Reserve chair Ben Bernanke answered questions from the public about the current economic crisis.
From Twitter NPR: Economy Nightly Business Report Marketplace Business Desk WNYC: Economy Economy Story: Featured VideosReporters and producers from around the country are attending "economy bootcamps" to understand the current downturn.
A map of the nation that aggregates data-rich content on the economy.
Find timely economy-related public radio content from local stations, independent producers, and news sources.
Resources to help young people understand and navigate the changing economy.
Allows citizens to provide the questions that journalists ask lawmakers.
Get a global perspective on the economy with podcasts and resources for understanding the impact of the recession.
