January 24, 2008 - MPR's Gary Eichten interviews Louis Johnston, an economics professor at St. John's University and the College of St. Benedict, to discuss the tumultuous economy. Eichten also talks to MPR’s chief economics correspondent Chris Farrell to analyze the situation.
June 7, 2004 - U.S. President Ronald Reagan has passed away, at the age of 93. He spent the end of his life in seclusion battling Alzheimer’s, but his legacy lives on. Midday takes a look at the lasting effects Reagan has had on America's economy, foreign policy, and domestic political landscape.
December 22, 2003 - Minnesota Public Radio's Chief Economics Correspondent and Sound Money co-host Chris Farrell talks on retailers holding the line for sales before Christmas an how the recent terror alert will effect the economy.
December 1, 2003 - Minnesota Pubilic Radio's Chief Economics Correspondent Chris Farrell talks about Black Friday and how it has changed in recent years.
April 29, 2002 - Chris Farrell talks about what the 5.8 percent growth in the economy means and if we are out of the recession yet.
December 17, 2001 - Chris Farrell talks about what inflation numbers really mean.
November 26, 2001 - Morning Edition: We are officially in a recession.
November 19, 2001 - Minnesota Public Radio's Chief Economics Correspondent, Chris Farrell, joins us now for a look at the financial markets. Housing construction is down 1.3%, taking a pause after September 11th. Dow is 16 points away from a bull market.
October 8, 2001 - War affects the market because of the uncertainty.
May 14, 2001 - Chris Farrell talks about the Fed meeting that is taking place tomorrow. The Fed will cut the tax rate by .5%.