New England Business Report with Kim Carrigan and Joe Shortsleeve

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Jun 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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June 14, 202658 min

Markets, Machines, and the Beautiful Game

On today’s program, we talk with the CEO for the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce about the current business climate. We are also joined by a senior reporter from the Boston Business Journal to discuss this weeks major headlines. An expert from KPMG talks about AI and how it will transform the workplace. And finally, the World Cup is here! We chat with an expert in the business of sports about the wide reaching financial impacts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

June 7, 202658 min

Summer Travel, Cape Cod Luxury & Reimagining Empty Offices

On today’s program, we talk with an expert from the American Automobile Association Northeast about summer travel plans. We also connect with the area Director of the Wequassett Resort and golf club on Cape Cod.  The managing editor of the Boston Business Journal shares this week’s top of headlines and finally, we speak with Quincy Mayor Tom Koch about a plan to better utilize empty office buildings.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 31, 202658 min

Boston’s Big Summer, New Groceries, Doctor Departures, and 25 Years of Boston Village

This week we are joined by the president and CEO of Meet Boston, Martha Sheridan. She talks about the upcoming summer events in the Boston area. Boston Business Journal Executive Editor Doug Banks tells us about a new grocery store chain coming to New England. Boston Globe correspondent Kara Miller shares a recent survey that shows female doctors are leaving the profession faster than their male counterpart. We’ll talk about Social Security with Marshall Wealth Management’s  Paula Kilday. And finally, celebrating 25 years, Boston Village. We will be joined by Executive Director, Melissa Interess.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 24, 202658 min

Shedding Pounds, Shifting Politics, and Savoring Wine

Today’s program we revisit some of our top interviews in the past 90 days. An expert with KPMG talks about the weight loss craze and the impact it’s having on local businesses. The President of the Massachusetts Restaurant Association talks about what his members are seeing as everybody tries to shed a few pounds. We also hear from Scott Ferson, author of the new book, How the Democrats Lost America.  And finally Kenneth Albert of Vermont explains the importance of the upcoming federal designation for an official wine district.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 17, 202658 min

New England at a Crossroads: Business, Community, and Competition

On today’s program, we speak with John Capone, managing partner of KPMG, about Corporate Responsibility and Community Impact Day 2026.  We also discussed the top business headlines with the executive editor of the Boston business Journal. An expert on World Cup Soccer talks about the challenges ahead for the games here in New England. And finally a detailed look at Chappaquiddick ferry service and the multimillion dollar battle taking place.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 10, 202658 min

Boston in Bloom — Sports Momentum, Business Moves, and What’s Cooking in 2026

On today’s program, we talk about the spring of 2026 and what it means for Boston’s sports teams, an expert on sports business will join us. We’ll hear the latest business headlines from a senior reporter at the Boston Business Journal including plans for a robot teddy bear. The food critic for The Boston Globe will be along to share the latest trends on the Boston restaurant scene. And the new owner of the Lowell Spinners amateur baseball team lays out the season ahead.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 3, 202658 min

What’s Changing Boston Now: Food Trends, AI Education, and the Future of Work

On today’s program, we are speaking with the President of the Massachusetts Restaurant Association about the changing dietary habits and their impacts in the age of all these weight loss drugs. We’re also joined by Grant Welker of the Boston Business Journal who examines this week‘s business headlines, including Fidelity calling Boston employees back to the office five days a week. Andrew Gilman, chief marketing officer, for the Boston Tech firm NWN talks about a new course on AI being offered at Fisher College. And finally, Lauren Brady, senior vice president with Bank of America in Boston explains her new role, helping to develop a strong workforce.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

April 26, 202658 min

From Weight-Loss Drugs to Wine Country: The Forces Reshaping New England’s Economy

On today’s program, we talk about those weight loss drugs that everybody seems to be taking these days and the impact they are having on our local and national economy.  It's all part of a new report from KPMG.  Scott Ferson, president of the Liberty Square Group in Boston talks about his new book, How the Democrats lost America,  which is topping the charts on Amazon. The executive editor of the Boston Business Journal will share this week’s headlines, including the latest about Market Basket. And finally, New England has a wine region, yes, it’s true, Vermont and the Champlain Valley about to become a federally recognized wine region. We will talk to the winemaker behind this development. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

April 19, 202658 min

Ballot Battles, College Closures, and Business Leaders Making an Impact

On today’s program, we talk with the State House News Service Editor about efforts to derail some of the ballot questions scheduled for the fall, including the income tax rollback. The executive editor of the Boston Business Journal will join us to talk about the colleges which are closing across Massachusetts. Jon Chesto of The Boston Globe will share with us his new business newsletter which subscribers need to sign up for. And finally well known businessman, Sal Lupoli talks about supporting Best Buddies International.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

April 12, 202658 min

New England on the Move: Gas Prices, Real Estate, and Your Financial Future

On today’s program, we speak with an executive from AAA  Northeast about rising gas prices and the impact on New England drivers. Business reporter Andrew Brinker of The Boston Globe shares details of his story regarding Airbnb rentals close to the World Cup venue in Foxborough. An executive with the Boston Business Journal takes us through this week‘s top business headlines. Mike Marshall of Marshall Wealth Management outlines key retirement goals. And finally Bob, Simone of Better Living Real Estate examines the spring market. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.