Jim Luke [teaching]

I did a quick interview for Channel 6 WLNS today with Jessica Maki.  The GM Lansing Delta Plant is rolling out and shipping the new Chevy Traverse models today. See my Econproph.com post for my comments.  Should be on 6:00 news tonight.

(special treat, I got to be filmed by “Camera Man of the YEAR!” Dave Parks — seriously, congrats Dave.)

Channel 6 called and interviewed me about the proposal in the Senate to extend unemployment benefits by “15 days”. See my Econproph.com post for my comments.  Should be on 6:00 news tonight.

Did an interview with WLNS  Channel 6 reporter Jessica Maki today.  The November employment report came out with surprisingly improved news.  Of course, it’s still bad news that employment is shrinking, but losing only 11,000 is a heck of a lot better than last month’s -111,000.

Interviewed by Stephanie Kolp of Channel 6 WLNS today about this morning’s employment report.  It’s still ugly.   My blog post about it is here.

Did an extended interview with Stephanie Kolb of WLNS, Channel 6 about the economy today.  We mostly discussed the recent minor increase in the MI unemployment rate and the stock market reaching 10,000 yesterday.

Interviewed last night on Channel 6, WLNS by Candace Burns.  Topic:  General Motors released September sales numbers they are down 45 percent from last year, and they are 35% less than last August. We know that The Lansing Delta Township Plant is looking to start a third shift next April to build the Chevy Traverse, but could that change if the numbers don’t pick up?

Two taped interviews with Channel 6 today for separate stories. Mona Chand interviewed me about:

1. Economic numbers and the “glimmers of hope” or “green shoots” for the economy.
2. GM’s prospects vis-a-vis bankruptcy and their 1st qtr earnings.

Channel 6 interview today on possible economic impact of a “swine flu” epidemic.  I’m skeptical.

Interview with Channel 6 news again.