New England Business Report with Kim Carrigan and Joe Shortsleeve

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Nov 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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November 8, 202658 min

Ballots, Breakthroughs and Business in Boston

On today’s program, we speak with the deputy news editor of the Statehouse News Service about the results of the nine ballot questions from election day. The executive editor of the Boston Business Journal, shares with us this year’s 25 innovators under the age of 25. We learn more about Masters Academy International, which is based in Stowe, Massachusetts, a school designed specifically for high-level student athletes. And finally, the president and CEO of the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce talks about the health of the business community. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

November 1, 202658 min

Thanksgiving Travel, Holiday Shopping, and the Challenges Facing Small Businesses

On today’s show, we speak with an expert from AAA about the upcoming Thanksgiving traveling season. We also discuss the latest major headlines in the Boston Business Journal with its executive editor. The senior vice president with the Retail Association of Massachusetts weighs in on the holiday shopping season. And finally, the president and CEO of Klems, located in Spencer Massachusetts, talks about the challenges facing small businesses these days. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

October 25, 202658 min

Governor’s Race, Business Buzz & Retirement Strategies

On today’s program, we speak with Republican candidate for governor, Mike Minogue. We also examine the latest poll results from Suffolk University. The executive editor of the Boston Business Journal will share this week’s top business headlines. And finally, Mike Marshall, of Marshall Wealth Management will give us tips on how to retire comfortably. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

October 18, 202658 min

Retail Trends, CEO Perspectives, and Winter Business Forecasts

On today’s program, we talk about Christmas shopping with Shika Jain from Simon-Kucher about their 8th annual holiday retail shopping report. The managing editor of the Boston Business Journal brings us up to speed on a fake biotech conference. The managing partner of KPMG in Boston, John Capone, shares the United States CEO Lookout survey …a survey of 400 CEOs nationwide. And finally the president of Ski New Hampshire looks at the season ahead. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.