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New England Business Report with Kim Carrigan and Joe Shortsleeve

New England Business Report with Kim Carrigan and Joe Shortsleeve

Hosted by WRKO-AM

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129

Latest episode

Aug 2026

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EN

About the show

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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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.

August 2, 202658 min

Retail Momentum and Red Sox Magic Drive Summer Buzz

On today’s program, we talk with a senior vice president of the Massachusetts Association of Retailers about the summer so far and the back to school economy. The chief financial officer of the Boston Red Sox looks at the red hot Red Sox during the month of July. The executive editor of the Boston Business Journal shares this week‘s top business headlines, including a new way to get to the airport. And finally, Jim Koch, CEO of Boston Beer, makers of Sam Adams, shares the latest news about his industry.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

July 26, 202658 min

Legislative Session Ends, Ballot Questions Ahead, and Business Headlines

On today’s program, we speak with the deputy editor of the State House News service about the end of the legislative session on Beacon Hill. Colin Young will also outline the ballot questions for the fall. The executive editor of the Boston Business Journal shares this week top business headlines, including the introduction of a fuzzy yellow puppet from Liberty Mutual. The senior spokesperson from AAA New England examines travel and gas prices. And finally, the president and cofounder of Barrel One Collective, Dan Kenary talks about World Cup beer sales and what they mean for the industry.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

July 19, 202658 min

Boston Business, Housing, AI, and Summer Getaways

On today’s program, we speak with the editor  of Boston Magazine, Chris Vogel. The Managing Editor at the Boston Business Journal shares this week‘s top headlines. Andrew Brinker of The Boston Globe talks about the new federal housing law and how it impacts the Boston area. Mike Marshall of Marshall Wealth Management looks at the impact AI is having on careers. And finally a top executive from the Mount Sunapee Resort in New Hampshire talks about summer getaways.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

July 12, 202658 min

Business Leadership, AI, and Community Impact

ON TODAY'S PROGRAM, JIM ROONEY, PRESIDENT/CEO OF THE GREATER BOSTON CHAMBER SHARES HIS BUSINESS MESSAGE WITH BEACON HILL. WE ALSO REVISIT THREE CONVERSATIONS WITH TOP EXECUTIVES WITH KPMG. KRISTIN POTHIER EXAMINES THE WEIGHT LOSS CRAZE AND BUSINESS IMPACTS. JOHN CAPONE, MANAGING PARTNER, TALKS ABOUT CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY AND COMMUNITY IMPACT DAY 2026. AND KEVIN BOLEN, HEAD OF AI TRANSFORMATION, LOOKS AT THE FUTURE OF WORK.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

July 5, 202658 min

Holiday Weekend Business Roundup

THIS HOLIDAY WEEKEND  WE REVISIT SOME KEY BUSINESS CONVERSATIONS. GARY THULANDER, MANAGING DIRECTOR OF THE WEQUASSETT RESORT JOINS US. THE MAYOR OF QUINCY, TOM KOCH, SHARES A NEW PLAN FOR EMPTY OFFICE BUILDINGS. MIKE DAMIANO OF THE BOSTON GLOBE TALKS ABOUT STORY ON THE CHAPPAQUIDDICK FERRY. AND FINALLY MARK DESCHENES OF THE LOWELL SPINNERS BASEBALL TEAM LAYS ON THE BUSINESS PLAN.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

June 28, 202658 min

Ballot Questions Sink, Tall Ships Sail, and Summer Heats Up

On today’s program, we speak with Colin Young of the State House News Service about the Fall ballot questions that are no more! The rent control question and the income tax rollback both nixed by the courts. The executive editor of the Boston Business Journal will be along to share this week’s headlines. We’ll talk about the tall ships coming to Boston in July with Dusty Rhodes of Sail Boston. Skip Perham business of sports expert updates us on the World Cup financial impacts. And finally today will talk to the president of the Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce about the summer of the 2026 underway!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

June 21, 202658 min

Domestic Violence Protections, Digital Currencies, and the Future of Regional Air Travel

On today’s program, we speak with Justin Evans, editor and founder of a South Shore AI generated news site.  We’ll also get the very latest on new legislation on Beacon Hill aimed to protect victims of domestic violence at their workplace. We’ll sort through the top headlines from the Boston Business Journal this week. We will examine new cryptocurrency legislation under consideration in Washington DC. And finally, Aaron Pressman of The Boston Globe will take us on an electric airplane designed for midsize airlines.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.

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