New England Business Report with Kim Carrigan and Joe Shortsleeve

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Oct 2026

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The New England Business Report is a lively discussion focusing on this region’s economy. Every Sunday morning at 8 AM for one hour we will discuss the major business stories of the week and how they impact our local state and regional economy. Joe & Kim will talk to the CEOs and the newsmakers in the headlines that week. They’ll also be joined by the region’s top business reporters each and every week!

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October 11, 202658 min

Mortgage Pressures, Tech Layoffs, AI Growth, and Tariff Troubles

On today’s program, we speak with Andrew Brinker of The Boston Globe about the soaring mortgage rates. The executive editor of the Boston Business Journal will be along to talk about some big high-tech news, including HubSpot laying off of 600 workers. We’ll talk to an expert about AI and how small businesses on Main Street are embracing the tool. And finally, we’ll explore the impact that tariffs are having on the liquor industry. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

October 4, 202658 min

Boston After Dark, Campus Concerns & Smart Retirement Timing

ON TODAY'S SHOW WE TALK TO BOSTON'S DIRECTOR OF "FUN"....THE DIRECTOR OF THE CITY'S NIGHTLIFE ECONOMY. DITI KOHLI OF THE BOSTON GLOBE TALKS ABOUT THE PERILS FACING HIGHER EDUCATION IN THIS STATE. AND MIKE MARSHALL OF MARSHALL WEALTH MANAGEMENT EXPLAINS THE IMPORTANCE OF "SEQUENCE OF RETURNS"....! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

September 27, 202658 min

Jackpots, Journeys and Rankings

ON TODAYS PROGRAM WE LISTEN AGAIN TO STATE TREASURER DEB GOLDBERG SHARE DETAILS OF THE NEW LOTTERY APP. AND WE HEAR FROM THE MASSACHUSETTS PACKAGE STORE ASSOCIATION ABOUT THEIR CONCERNS WITH HIS NEW APP. WE TRAVEL TO A FOUR SEASON RESORT IN NEW HAMPSHIRE AND HEAR AN INCREDIBLE BUSINESS STORY. PLUS SHIPWRECKED BAR IN FALMOUTH ON CAPE COD COMES UP BIG IN THE RANKINGS! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

September 20, 202658 min

Sun, Sand and Small Business Success

ON TODAY'S PROGRAM WE REVIEW THE SUMMER OF 2026 ON CAPE COD WITH THE CEO OF THE CAPE COD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE. WE ALSO TALK TO A SMALL BUSINESS OWNER ACROSS FROM CRAIGVILLE BEACH TO GET HIS TAKE. THE EXECUTIVE EDITOR OF THE BOSTON BUSINESS JOURNAL SHARES THIS WEEK'S TOP HEADLINES AND FINALLY SCRUBADUB CAR WASH TURNS 60 YEARS OLD, WE TALK TO A PRINCIPAL ABOUT THIS SPECIAL CELEBRATION WHILE ENJOYING A $2 CAR WASH! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

September 13, 202658 min

The Bottom Line on Retail Sports and Innovation

On today’s program, we speak with an executive from KPMG about back to school spending. We also review this week’s top business headlines with the executive editor of the Boston Business Journal. Our expert on the business of Sports takes a look at the Red Sox and the Patriots in this month of September. And finally Eli Rosenberg formally with NBC 10 in Boston talks about leaving TV news to create his own AI based company. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

September 6, 202658 min

Fun, Finances, and the Future of Higher Ed

On today’s program, we speak with the director of “Fun” for the city of Boston. We also get the week’s top business headlines from the executive editor of the Boston Business Journal. Mike Marshall of Marshall Wealth Management explains the investment concept known as the “sequence of returns “. And finally Diti Kohli of the the Boston Globe looks at the perils facing higher education. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

August 30, 202658 min

Lottery App Sparks Debate as Business, Politics and Innovation Take Center Stage

On today’s program, we speak with state treasurer Deb Goldberg about the New lottery app. We also hear from the Massachusetts Package Store Association about their concerns about the new lottery app and its impact on store sales. Brian Shortsleeve candidate for Governor will make a pitch to the business community ahead of the September 1 primary. The senior reporter with the Boston Business Journal will share this week’s top business headlines, including talk about a new arena for the Boston Celtics. And finally a Professor from Boston University explains the new AI courses for students. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

August 23, 202658 min

Polling the Race, Measuring the Gap, Celebrating Success

On today’s program, we take a look at the Democratic primary for US Senate with a top pollster. A senior reporter with the Boston Business Journal shares this week’s business headlines. Jon Chesto of The Boston Globe explains the importance of the wealth gap survey. And finally, we hear from to a New Hampshire resort owner about his successful journey which started in a college dorm in Massachusetts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

August 16, 202658 min

Business Confidence, Wealth Divides, and Rising Rents

On today’s program, we speak with Boston Globe financial reporter Larry Edelman about his in-depth look at the Massachusetts economy. The executive editor of the Boston Business Journal shares this week’s top business headlines, including the wealth gap in the state. We take a closer look at the Associated Industries of Massachusetts business confidence index, which actually is up. Finally, Andrew Brinker of The Boston Globe talks about the Boston rental market and why it’s not softening. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

August 9, 202658 min

Headlines, Heavy Hits, and Happy Hour

On today’s program, we speak with an executive from the Boston Business Journal about this week’s headlines including one asking the question is the Combat Zone making a comeback? We also chat with a principal from Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship about their event at Fenway Park August 29. And we talked to the owner of Shipwrecked in Falmouth about being named one of the best oceanfront bars in the country. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.