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Here's Why Those Slushy Sidewalk Puddles Are Crazy Deep
Jan. 28 -- The snow has stopped falling in New York City and that means it's time to prepare for the notorious puddles of slush. They ruin shoes and make commutes more like arctic expeditions. But just where do they come from and why are they so deceptively deep? Bloomberg's Brendan Greeley explains the origin of slush.
This Is Why RadioShack Is in Trouble
Feb. 2 -- Radio Shack is in talks to close half it's stores and convert the other half into Spirit mobile shops. If that happens will anyone even notice? Bloomberg took to the streets of San Francisco to ask potential customers how much they really know about Radio Shack. The lack of knowledge or attachment to the brand illustrates just why Radio Shack is going broke.
RadioShack Said to Discuss Shutdown as Part of Deal
Feb. 2 -- RadioShack is preparing to shut down the almost-century-old retail chain in a bankruptcy deal that would sell about half its store leases to Sprint and close the rest, according to people with knowledge of the discussions. Bloomberg’s Scarlet Fu reports on “Bloomberg West.”
When Will U.S. Gas Price Windfall Fuel Consumer Spending?
Feb. 2 -- The U.S. is benefitting from lower gas prices at the pump, but that has not yet translated to a spending boom as consumer spending fell 0.3 percent in December. Bloomberg’s Matt Townsend reports on “In The Loop.”
Can Obama’s 3% Solution Awaken Homeowners’ Dream?
Feb. 2 -- Home ownership rates have hit the lowest level in 20 years as the housing market continues to struggle following the financial crisis. Bloomberg’s Erik Schatzker examines a proposal from President Barack Obama to incentivize home ownership. He speaks on “In the Loop.”
Why 2015’s Super Bowl Ads Turned Serious
Feb. 2 -- Bloomberg’s Brendan Greeley examines this years Super Bowl ads on “In The Loop.”
Obama’s $4T Budget Sets Up Corporate Tax Battle
Feb. 2 -- President Barack Obama is set to unveil a nearly $4 trillion budget, focused on middle class economics and including a plan to tax overseas profits to pay for infrastructure upgrades. Bloomberg’s Peter Cook reports on “Bloomberg Surveillance.”
Super Bowl Ads and the Idealized American Dads
Feb. 2 -- Columbia University Professor of Sports Media Marketing Ray Katz examines the trend of this year’s Super Bowl ads to tug at the heart strings and what goes into the decision making behind commercials. He speaks on “Bloomberg Surveillance.”
Putin’s Economic Fix for Russia: Bread and Vodka
Feb. 2 -- William Pomeranz, deputy director of the Kennan Institute, discusses the state of the Russian economy and what happens when citizens start to feel the impact of a recession. He speaks on “Bloomberg Surveillance.”