Episode 172: Where is the U.S. Headed

Episode 172 originally broadcast on September 20, 2008

The School of Business for September 20, 2008

Russ and John present the show for the risk-takers, record-breakers, patent-makers, and difference-makers who are the engines of our economy. Includes: BusinessMakers Quote of the Week - thought-provoking words from author Ayn Rand; This Week in Business History offers milestone moments from our collective past, such as Benedict Arnold's treason, the first Supreme Court, we celebrate the birth of Ray Charles, Bruce Springstein, Honda and our own John Beddow, and the death of I Love Lucy; Navigating Business Jargon - acronyms, technospeak and disclaimers; and Dumbest Moments in Business History - MediaBistro predicts the next Big Thing.

Dana Johnson of Comerica Inc.

The BusinessMakers conduct a fascinating interview with senior vice president and chief economist of Comerica Inc. Johnson, head of the bank's economics department, gives his often-quoted and thought-provoking perspective on the U.S. economy, presidential candidates, healthcare, where we're headed and other timely controversies.

Flashback - Shawn Collier of Origin Design

Russ visits with Origin Design's strategy director, Shawn Collier. Collier provides strategic branding, marketing and investor relations counsel to Origin clients, many of which are publicly-traded companies. In this segment, Collier offers ideas for integrating social media as part of a corporate communications strategy.