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YOU DECIDE: Can we do anything about gas prices?

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Aug 31, 2012

YOU DECIDE: What's the best approach to Medicare?

Medicare spending is off the charts and could soon become an unsustainable chunk of the federal budget. Mike Walden discusses competing plans for reigning in Medicare spending. 

Aug 15, 2012

YOU DECIDE: Can we agree on the economy?

In an election year, it seems there's very little on which we can agree. But Mike Walden says there is substantial agreement among policy makers about what's needed to make the economy function more smoothly. 

Aug 3, 2012

YOU DECIDE: Is North Carolina an economic leader or laggard?

North Carolina's economic record in recent years is complex, which makes it difficult to determine if the state is progressing or regressing economically. Mike Walden discusses. 

Jul 20, 2012

YOU DECIDE: Are jobs coming, and where?

What will the future hold as far as jobs are concerned? Mike Walden discusses two reports that look at the future of American job creation. 

Jul 6, 2012

YOU DECIDE: Is the true inflation rate being hidden?

It often seems the inflation rate reported by the government doesn't square with our personal experience with the cost of living. What's going on? Mike Walden explains. 

Jun 22, 2012

YOU DECIDE: Are our personal finances back in order?

We saw a dramatic collapse of household wealth during the recession. Are we now back on solid economic ground? Mike Walden discusses. 

Jun 8, 2012

YOU DECIDE: What's the meaning of super-low interest rates?

The interest rate paid on 10-year U.S. Treasury notes fell to it's lowest point ever recently. What does that super-low rate mean for your and the nation's economy? Mike Walden discusses. 

May 25, 2012

YOU DECIDE: What explains North Carolina's high jobless rate?

North Carolina has the seventh highest unemployment rate in the nation. Mike Walden discusses the factors that may have contributed to the state's unusually high jobless rate. 

May 10, 2012

YOU DECIDE: Is government getting larger or smaller?

With the record levels of spending, especially at the federal level, and sky-high government deficits and debts, how could anyone make the case that government has been shrinking? Mike Walden explains how. 

Apr 27, 2012

YOU DECIDE: Can we do anything about gas prices?

There are few parts to our economy that get people riled up more than rising gas prices. But what, if anything, can we do about the escalating cost of gas. Mike Walden discusses.