http://www.miamiherald.com/business/friday-business-report/index.html en-us © The Miami Herald Media Company Sat, 11 Feb 2012 12:48:21 EST http://media.miamiherald.com/images/podcast/1248/podlogo150px.jpg http://www.miamiherald.com/business/friday-business-report/index.html Hear the only public radio broadcast that focuses on South Florida business. Each week, the Miami Herald Friday Business Report takes a look at the stories, people and trends that make business work in this part of the world. no Hear the only public radio broadcast that focuses on South Florida business. Each week, the Miami Herald Friday Business Report takes a look at the stories, people and trends that make business work in this part of the world. Miami Herald Miami Herald miamifeedback@miamiherald.com The Latin Builders Association endorses Rick Santorum. Hmmh. The association's president says that while Cuba and immigration are important issues for the organization, the economy is what matters most. Hear about their upcoming business pitches. The Latin Builders Association endorses Rick Santorum. Hmmh. The association's president says that while Cuba and immigration are important issues for the organization, the economy is what matters most. Hear about their upcoming business pitches. The Latin Builders Association endorses Rick Santorum. Hmmh. The association's president says that while Cuba and immigration are important issues for the organization, the economy is what matters most. Hear about their upcoming business pitches. http://media.miamiherald.com/smedia/2012/01/27/18/19/o9vT2.So.56.mp3 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 18:22:19 EST Business journalist Karen Burkett reports the unemployment numbers for Miami-Dade and Broward counties. One week after the shipwreck of the Costa Concordia, Miami Herald Business Editor Jane Wooldridge discusses Carnival Corporation's week on Wall Street. Business journalist Karen Burkett reports the unemployment numbers for Miami-Dade and Broward counties. One week after the shipwreck of the Costa Concordia, Miami Herald Business Editor Jane Wooldridge discusses Carnival Corporation's week on Wa... Business journalist Karen Burkett reports the unemployment numbers for Miami-Dade and Broward counties. One week after the shipwreck of the Costa Concordia, Miami Herald Business Editor Jane Wooldridge discusses Carnival Corporation's week on Wall Street. http://media.miamiherald.com/smedia/2012/01/27/18/15/wa7GB.So.56.mp3 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 18:19:04 EST The new HARP rules and why low mortgage rates are driving so many people to refinance. Karen Burkett reports. The new HARP rules and why low mortgage rates are driving so many people to refinance. Karen Burkett reports. The new HARP rules and why low mortgage rates are driving so many people to refinance. Karen Burkett reports. http://media.miamiherald.com/smedia/2011/12/16/13/35/17ka6P.So.56.mp3 Fri, 16 Dec 2011 13:36:43 EST The industry is growing and despite the troubled economy, organic food sales are still delivering healthy profits. Is the food really better for you? Is it worth the expense? Journalists Karen Burkett and Sammy Mack look at the business side and the science of food. The industry is growing and despite the troubled economy, organic food sales are still delivering healthy profits. Is the food really better for you? Is it worth the expense? Journalists Karen Burkett and Sammy Mack look at the business side a... The industry is growing and despite the troubled economy, organic food sales are still delivering healthy profits. Is the food really better for you? Is it worth the expense? Journalists Karen Burkett and Sammy Mack look at the business side and the science of food. http://media.miamiherald.com/smedia/2011/12/08/20/34/fXNAo.So.56.mp3 Fri, 09 Dec 2011 20:34:44 EST The Miami Art Museum gets a 35 million dollar donation and a new name. Business journalist Karen Burkett talks with Thom Collins about the name change. Karen Burkett The Miami Art Museum gets a 35 million dollar donation and a new name. Business journalist Karen Burkett talks with Thom Collins about the name change. The Miami Art Museum gets a 35 million dollar donation and a new name. Business journalist Karen Burkett talks with Thom Collins about the name change. http://media.miamiherald.com/smedia/2011/12/02/16/40/1qF59f.So.56.mp3 Fri, 02 Dec 2011 16:43:20 EST Host Karen Burkett talks with the Frugalista, Natalie McNeal, about Black Friday madness and Cyber Monday deals. McNeal also shares some of her strategies for shopping smart in this still tricky economy. Host Karen Burkett talks with the Frugalista, Natalie McNeal, about Black Friday madness and Cyber Monday deals. McNeal also shares some of her strategies for shopping smart in this still tricky economy. Host Karen Burkett talks with the Frugalista, Natalie McNeal, about Black Friday madness and Cyber Monday deals. McNeal also shares some of her strategies for shopping smart in this still tricky economy. http://media.miamiherald.com/smedia/2011/12/01/15/26/9sxO0.So.56.mp3 Fri, 25 Nov 2011 15:26:32 EST Have you gotten a flu shot yet? Journalists Karen Burkett and Sammy Mack partner to on a story that lands at the intersection of business and health. Companies push them, as do health experts. These reporters examine the case for both. Have you gotten a flu shot yet? Journalists Karen Burkett and Sammy Mack partner to on a story that lands at the intersection of business and health. Companies push them, as do health experts. These reporters examine the case for both. Have you gotten a flu shot yet? Journalists Karen Burkett and Sammy Mack partner to on a story that lands at the intersection of business and health. Companies push them, as do health experts. These reporters examine the case for both. http://media.miamiherald.com/smedia/2011/11/22/18/24/Dq4hB.So.56.mp3 Fri, 18 Nov 2011 18:24:31 EST Bank of America rescinded its $5 debit card fee last Tuesday. Was it really a victory for the people? Tomorrow, Saturday, November 5, is "Bank Transfer Day." Can a grassroots effort move the needle to change banks' behavior? We hear from one economist who explains how the big banks work, what they offer and what community banks do well. He also talks about what he describes as "carpetbagger" bankers. Bank of America rescinded its $5 debit card fee last Tuesday. Was it really a victory for the people? Tomorrow, Saturday, November 5, is "Bank Transfer Day." Can a grassroots effort move the needle to change banks' behavior? We hear from one e... Bank of America rescinded its $5 debit card fee last Tuesday. Was it really a victory for the people? Tomorrow, Saturday, November 5, is "Bank Transfer Day." Can a grassroots effort move the needle to change banks' behavior? We hear from one economist who explains how the big banks work, what they offer and what community banks do well. He also talks about what he describes as "carpetbagger" bankers. http://media.miamiherald.com/smedia/2011/11/04/14/32/kCjHC.So.56.mp3 Fri, 04 Nov 2011 14:41:15 EDT Developers are buying land to build in downtown Miami. Is it too soon? The business sector in Jamaica is investing in greenhouses to shore up its farming mission. Karen Burkett reports. Developers are buying land to build in downtown Miami. Is it too soon? The business sector in Jamaica is investing in greenhouses to shore up its farming mission. Karen Burkett reports. Developers are buying land to build in downtown Miami. Is it too soon? The business sector in Jamaica is investing in greenhouses to shore up its farming mission. Karen Burkett reports. http://media.miamiherald.com/smedia/2011/10/28/17/14/HNHx8.So.56.mp3 Fri, 28 Oct 2011 17:22:14 EDT The Genting Group plans to build a mixed use resort property in the downtown Miami area. It has already purchased properties in and around Northeast 15th Street and Biscayne Boulevard. The Malaysian company hopes to build a casino. The possibility of casino gambling coming to Miami-Dade County is sending prices up for commercial property in that area. The Genting Group plans to build a mixed use resort property in the downtown Miami area. It has already purchased properties in and around Northeast 15th Street and Biscayne Boulevard. The Malaysian company hopes to build a casino. The possibi... The Genting Group plans to build a mixed use resort property in the downtown Miami area. It has already purchased properties in and around Northeast 15th Street and Biscayne Boulevard. The Malaysian company hopes to build a casino. The possibility of casino gambling coming to Miami-Dade County is sending prices up for commercial property in that area. http://media.miamiherald.com/smedia/2011/10/21/17/32/WExDG.So.56.mp3 Fri, 21 Oct 2011 17:37:00 EDT Frank Nero, the head of the Beacon Council, says casinos didn't deliver what they promised in Atlantic City, New Jersey. He says he doesn't want Miami Dade plagued by the same problems. Frank Nero, the head of the Beacon Council, says casinos didn't deliver what they promised in Atlantic City, New Jersey. He says he doesn't want Miami Dade plagued by the same problems. Frank Nero, the head of the Beacon Council, says casinos didn't deliver what they promised in Atlantic City, New Jersey. He says he doesn't want Miami Dade plagued by the same problems. http://media.miamiherald.com/smedia/2011/10/18/11/55/Cmxs9.So.56.mp3 Fri, 14 Oct 2011 11:55:10 EDT Host Karen Burkett talks to a Coral Gables financial advisor who has a professional kitchen in his office. Turns out he had a previous life as a restaurant chef. He decided to bring his love for food to his clients. Karen Burkett Host Karen Burkett talks to a Coral Gables financial advisor who has a professional kitchen in his office. Turns out he had a previous life as a restaurant chef. He decided to bring his love for food to his clients. Host Karen Burkett talks to a Coral Gables financial advisor who has a professional kitchen in his office. Turns out he had a previous life as a restaurant chef. He decided to bring his love for food to his clients. http://media.miamiherald.com/smedia/2011/10/11/14/10/zINYy.So.56.mp3 Fri, 07 Oct 2011 14:13:10 EDT financial advisor chef coral gables Host Karen Burkett talks with a Hollywood, Florida man who lost his "dream job" during the recession. He was out of work for 5 months before taking a sales job and eventually, a position at a university's library. He worked the night shift and estimates he and his wife have taken a 35% income cut. These segments are part of a series of conversations we've had with men and women who did find work in this difficult economy. Host Karen Burkett talks with a Hollywood, Florida man who lost his "dream job" during the recession. He was out of work for 5 months before taking a sales job and eventually, a position at a university's library. He worked the night shift and ... Host Karen Burkett talks with a Hollywood, Florida man who lost his "dream job" during the recession. He was out of work for 5 months before taking a sales job and eventually, a position at a university's library. He worked the night shift and estimates he and his wife have taken a 35% income cut. These segments are part of a series of conversations we've had with men and women who did find work in this difficult economy. http://media.miamiherald.com/smedia/2011/10/03/16/57/GNFtL.So.56.mp3 Fri, 30 Sep 2011 16:58:25 EDT With the unemployment rate so high, job hunters are experiencing financial instability, fear, and frustration. We're talking with job hunters who did find work in the last year. Cathy Whitlock grew up in Miami and graduated from the University of Miami. She said she applied to almost 100 jobs before she was hired. Here's her story. With the unemployment rate so high, job hunters are experiencing financial instability, fear, and frustration. We're talking with job hunters who did find work in the last year. Cathy Whitlock grew up in Miami and graduated from the University o... With the unemployment rate so high, job hunters are experiencing financial instability, fear, and frustration. We're talking with job hunters who did find work in the last year. Cathy Whitlock grew up in Miami and graduated from the University of Miami. She said she applied to almost 100 jobs before she was hired. Here's her story. http://media.miamiherald.com/smedia/2011/09/23/16/57/192Jvm.So.56.mp3 Fri, 23 Sep 2011 16:58:20 EDT Host Karen Burkett talks to a local man about his search for a job. He only found full time work after a year. During that time, he worked temporary shifts, left his hometown and moved into his mother in law's home. Host Karen Burkett talks to a local man about his search for a job. He only found full time work after a year. During that time, he worked temporary shifts, left his hometown and moved into his mother in law's home. Host Karen Burkett talks to a local man about his search for a job. He only found full time work after a year. During that time, he worked temporary shifts, left his hometown and moved into his mother in law's home. http://media.miamiherald.com/smedia/2011/09/16/16/47/Ty9Ft.So.56.mp3 Fri, 16 Sep 2011 16:48:59 EDT An update on the status of the new Marlins Stadium. Will it be under budget and on time? A Liberty City high school gets a major financial gift from a large bank. Home values in South Florida are rising. An update on the status of the new Marlins Stadium. Will it be under budget and on time? A Liberty City high school gets a major financial gift from a large bank. Home values in South Florida are rising. An update on the status of the new Marlins Stadium. Will it be under budget and on time? A Liberty City high school gets a major financial gift from a large bank. Home values in South Florida are rising. http://media.miamiherald.com/smedia/2011/09/16/15/54/dv04N.So.56.mp3 Fri, 09 Sep 2011 15:54:37 EDT It's enormously popular with real estate professional and homeowners, but policy types are debating the idea of eliminating or scaling back the mortgage interest deduction. We hear from Eric Toder of the Urban-Brookings Tax Policy Center who wrote a paper about reforming mortgage tax deduction. It's enormously popular with real estate professional and homeowners, but policy types are debating the idea of eliminating or scaling back the mortgage interest deduction. We hear from Eric Toder of the Urban-Brookings Tax Policy Center who wrot... It's enormously popular with real estate professional and homeowners, but policy types are debating the idea of eliminating or scaling back the mortgage interest deduction. We hear from Eric Toder of the Urban-Brookings Tax Policy Center who wrote a paper about reforming mortgage tax deduction. http://media.miamiherald.com/smedia/2011/09/07/15/38/j5PZr.So.56.mp3 Fri, 02 Sep 2011 15:38:45 EDT An obituary. Burger King's "King" mascot has been killed. We talk about why he didn't work for the restaurant corporation anymore. The answer is money but it's also health. Karen Burkett and Sammy Mack of healthystate.org report. An obituary. Burger King's "King" mascot has been killed. We talk about why he didn't work for the restaurant corporation anymore. The answer is money but it's also health. Karen Burkett and Sammy Mack of healthystate.org report. An obituary. Burger King's "King" mascot has been killed. We talk about why he didn't work for the restaurant corporation anymore. The answer is money but it's also health. Karen Burkett and Sammy Mack of healthystate.org report. http://media.miamiherald.com/smedia/2011/09/02/16/47/1jTgsb.So.56.mp3 Fri, 26 Aug 2011 16:47:46 EDT We follow up on a recently profiled condo shopper, Ashley Arends. She's still searching for her first home, though she has put in offers, which were declined. We find out what research she needs to do to buy in the best building and whether or not she's buying in a truly desirable market. We follow up on a recently profiled condo shopper, Ashley Arends. She's still searching for her first home, though she has put in offers, which were declined. We find out what research she needs to do to buy in the best building and whether or n... We follow up on a recently profiled condo shopper, Ashley Arends. She's still searching for her first home, though she has put in offers, which were declined. We find out what research she needs to do to buy in the best building and whether or not she's buying in a truly desirable market. http://media.miamiherald.com/smedia/2011/08/12/16/16/BVjcS.So.56.mp3 Fri, 12 Aug 2011 16:16:09 EDT Host Karen Burkett talks with Miami Herald reporters about issues affecting the South Florida economy. Doug Hanks talks about the national job numbers and the debt crisis. Toluse Olorunnipa discusses the changes in the real estate market. He explains why certain home prices are appreciating. Miami Herald/WRLN reporter Karen Burkett Host Karen Burkett talks with Miami Herald reporters about issues affecting the South Florida economy. Doug Hanks talks about the national job numbers and the debt crisis. Toluse Olorunnipa discusses the changes in the real estate market. He ex... Host Karen Burkett talks with Miami Herald reporters about issues affecting the South Florida economy. Doug Hanks talks about the national job numbers and the debt crisis. Toluse Olorunnipa discusses the changes in the real estate market. He explains why certain home prices are appreciating. http://media.miamiherald.com/smedia/2011/08/12/14/01/VBQ1k.So.56.mp3 Fri, 05 Aug 2011 14:03:31 EDT Host Karen Burkett talks with Christopher Tufton, Jamaica's Minister of Industry, Investment & Commerce. Tufton talks about the sale of three of Jamaica's sugar estates to Chinese investors, business opportunities and possibilities with China, and developing more secondary products for Jamaica's farming industry. Tufton also called on South Florida's large Jamaican and Jamaican American community to contact their representatives about finding a solution to the debt ceiling crisis. Host Karen Burkett talks with Christopher Tufton, Jamaica's Minister of Industry, Investment & Commerce. Tufton talks about the sale of three of Jamaica's sugar estates to Chinese investors, business opportunities and possibilities with China, a... Host Karen Burkett talks with Christopher Tufton, Jamaica's Minister of Industry, Investment & Commerce. Tufton talks about the sale of three of Jamaica's sugar estates to Chinese investors, business opportunities and possibilities with China, and developing more secondary products for Jamaica's farming industry. Tufton also called on South Florida's large Jamaican and Jamaican American community to contact their representatives about finding a solution to the debt ceiling crisis. http://media.miamiherald.com/smedia/2011/08/01/15/21/1bm1OY.So.56.mp3 Fri, 29 Jul 2011 15:22:26 EDT Real estate agents are rejoicing over the increase in sales in Broward and Miami-Dade counties. But the all cash buyers seem to be the ones getting the deals. Regular person, Ashley Arends, has been trying to buy a condo in midtown Miami. We hear from a financial planner and FIU finance professor about the upside of owning versus renting. Real estate agents are rejoicing over the increase in sales in Broward and Miami-Dade counties. But the all cash buyers seem to be the ones getting the deals. Regular person, Ashley Arends, has been trying to buy a condo in midtown Miami. We h... Real estate agents are rejoicing over the increase in sales in Broward and Miami-Dade counties. But the all cash buyers seem to be the ones getting the deals. Regular person, Ashley Arends, has been trying to buy a condo in midtown Miami. We hear from a financial planner and FIU finance professor about the upside of owning versus renting. http://media.miamiherald.com/smedia/2011/07/25/18/00/1bWbD3.So.56.mp3 Fri, 22 Jul 2011 18:03:16 EDT Sawgrass Mills is getting even larger by adding new tenants and expanding the luxury wing of the mall. Host Karen Burkett talks with Gregg Goodman, the President of The Mills about the financial success of the mall and improvements the company still plans to make. Sawgrass Mills is getting even larger by adding new tenants and expanding the luxury wing of the mall. Host Karen Burkett talks with Gregg Goodman, the President of The Mills about the financial success of the mall and improvements the company s... Sawgrass Mills is getting even larger by adding new tenants and expanding the luxury wing of the mall. Host Karen Burkett talks with Gregg Goodman, the President of The Mills about the financial success of the mall and improvements the company still plans to make. http://media.miamiherald.com/smedia/2011/06/23/16/27/GZO9H.So.56.mp3 Thu, 23 Jun 2011 16:27:50 EDT Mitchell Kaplan is Miami's premiere independent book store owner. He's spent the last 30 years growing a bookselling business by selling a lot more than books. At a time when e-book sales are up by almost 160% and Borders Bookstores has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and closed hundreds of stores, Kaplan is expanding his "Books & Books" empire. He now has 7 stores and 5 more newstand models on his way. We'll also hear about his foray into film and television. It's a story of the romance of bookselling, building a formidable brand, and ultimately, learning the lessons of small business survival. Mitchell Kaplan is Miami's premiere independent book store owner. He's spent the last 30 years growing a bookselling business by selling a lot more than books. At a time when e-book sales are up by almost 160% and Borders Bookstores has filed f... Mitchell Kaplan is Miami's premiere independent book store owner. He's spent the last 30 years growing a bookselling business by selling a lot more than books. At a time when e-book sales are up by almost 160% and Borders Bookstores has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and closed hundreds of stores, Kaplan is expanding his "Books & Books" empire. He now has 7 stores and 5 more newstand models on his way. We'll also hear about his foray into film and television. It's a story of the romance of bookselling, building a formidable brand, and ultimately, learning the lessons of small business survival. http://media.miamiherald.com/smedia/2011/06/17/14/41/cCHuc.So.56.mp3 Fri, 17 Jun 2011 14:43:04 EDT Host Karen Burkett talks with The Miami Herald's Business Editor about the new "big" plane that should be able to boost the local economy and business at Miami International Airport. They also discuss the alleged tech bubble and the emotional nature of the stock market lately. Host Karen Burkett talks with The Miami Herald's Business Editor about the new "big" plane that should be able to boost the local economy and business at Miami International Airport. They also discuss the alleged tech bubble and the emotional na... Host Karen Burkett talks with The Miami Herald's Business Editor about the new "big" plane that should be able to boost the local economy and business at Miami International Airport. They also discuss the alleged tech bubble and the emotional nature of the stock market lately. http://media.miamiherald.com/smedia/2011/06/17/15/55/ZFFAA.So.56.mp3 Fri, 10 Jun 2011 15:55:15 EDT Host Karen Burkett reports on Burger King buyout offers and how liquor sales at one South Florida chain tell us a lot about the local economy. Host Karen Burkett reports on Burger King buyout offers and how liquor sales at one South Florida chain tell us a lot about the local economy. Host Karen Burkett reports on Burger King buyout offers and how liquor sales at one South Florida chain tell us a lot about the local economy. http://media.miamiherald.com/smedia/2011/06/03/17/2011.06.03-12.06.01-D.source.prod_affiliate.56.mp3 Fri, 03 Jun 2011 17:02:29 EDT A Public Insight Network (PIN) member shares his outrage about the interest rates on student loans. He questions whether his MBA was worth it dollar for dollar. This father, husband, and marketing manager's name is Ozzie. Financial planner, Harriet Johnson Brackey, rounds out this "Ozzie & Harriet" tale with a little feedback on how Ozzie chose to manage his student loan debt. In the end, she describes him as a very clever guy. A Public Insight Network (PIN) member shares his outrage about the interest rates on student loans. He questions whether his MBA was worth it dollar for dollar. This father, husband, and marketing manager's name is Ozzie. Financial planner, Ha... A Public Insight Network (PIN) member shares his outrage about the interest rates on student loans. He questions whether his MBA was worth it dollar for dollar. This father, husband, and marketing manager's name is Ozzie. Financial planner, Harriet Johnson Brackey, rounds out this "Ozzie & Harriet" tale with a little feedback on how Ozzie chose to manage his student loan debt. In the end, she describes him as a very clever guy. http://media.miamiherald.com/smedia/2011/05/31/13/FBR_OZZIEHARRIET.source.prod_affiliate.56.mp3 Fri, 27 May 2011 13:28:40 EDT Host Karen Burkett reviews the new unemployment numbers for South Florida, reports the CEO change at Miami based Terremark Worldwide and talks with financial planner, Harriet Johnson Brackey about student loans. Host Karen Burkett reviews the new unemployment numbers for South Florida, reports the CEO change at Miami based Terremark Worldwide and talks with financial planner, Harriet Johnson Brackey about student loans. Host Karen Burkett reviews the new unemployment numbers for South Florida, reports the CEO change at Miami based Terremark Worldwide and talks with financial planner, Harriet Johnson Brackey about student loans. http://media.miamiherald.com/smedia/2011/05/20/16/_BURKETT.source.prod_affiliate.56.mp3 Fri, 20 May 2011 16:35:26 EDT Host Karen Burkett talks to Penelope Trunk, career expert about the biggest mistakes you can make in your career, the way to get a new job or a raise in this economy, and what Baby Boomers don't get about the modern workplace. Trunk is also the founder of "Brazen Careerist." Host Karen Burkett talks to Penelope Trunk, career expert about the biggest mistakes you can make in your career, the way to get a new job or a raise in this economy, and what Baby Boomers don't get about the modern workplace. Trunk is also the ... Host Karen Burkett talks to Penelope Trunk, career expert about the biggest mistakes you can make in your career, the way to get a new job or a raise in this economy, and what Baby Boomers don't get about the modern workplace. Trunk is also the founder of "Brazen Careerist." http://media.miamiherald.com/smedia/2011/05/13/15/_BURKETT.source.prod_affiliate.56.mp3 Fri, 13 May 2011 15:22:23 EDT The Miami Herald's Business Editor Jane Wooldridge interviews Miami Dade College President Eduardo Padron. She asks him about scholarships, funding challenges, and the College's new culinary school. The Miami Herald's Business Editor Jane Wooldridge interviews Miami Dade College President Eduardo Padron. She asks him about scholarships, funding challenges, and the College's new culinary school. The Miami Herald's Business Editor Jane Wooldridge interviews Miami Dade College President Eduardo Padron. She asks him about scholarships, funding challenges, and the College's new culinary school. http://media.miamiherald.com/smedia/2011/04/29/16/_BURKETT.source.prod_affiliate.56.mp3 Fri, 29 Apr 2011 16:06:03 EDT