Howie talks about today's economy
This is a very bad, troubling jobs report. While labor-market reports in the previous few months have been bad, they have also contained some positive aspects to give hope that a bottom was near. But in September, every labor-market signal was bad. Hours worked? Down. Weekly Wages? Down. Unemployment rate? Up, with the male unemployment rate at its highest level since the Great Depression.
“…There is some good news up -- Howie we're doing great. The Marlins well our unemployment rate is seven point 5% which is in a main. …”
Pentagon health experts are urging Defense Secretary Robert Gates to ban the use of tobacco by troops and end its sale on military property, a change that could dramatically alter a culture intertwined with smoking. Do you think the troops should be allowed to smoke?
“…The Marlins keep your clothes don't worry they're close I can't leave my baby -- almost okay we're almost there keep them closed the …”
Howie and Max discuss TV as they do every Monday.
“…The Marlins keep your clothes don't worry they're close I can't leave my baby -- almost okay we're almost there keep them closed up …”
UNH professor left a baby in the car!
“…wrong radio station off well talking about the Red Sox victory over the Marlins -- hot hot hot go ahead George. Jim -- is now actually he's gonna talk about the a judge ignored him because …”
Public Breastfeeding? - With John Gonzalez
The right of nursing moms to breastfeed in public may soon be legally protected under Massachusetts state law. Gonzo is normally excited by the idea of bare breasts in public, but the idea of public breastfeeding has him totally freaked out.
“…live in local till 1 o'clock. When you get the Sox and the Marlins -- grapefruit league action for you first pitch one of five right here. But I -- six AB WR KL. I'm John …”
“…and the crazy hours until 1 o'clock when the Sox take on the Marlins stand Florida little grapefruit league action for you rate here on names succeeding WR KL. Talking about -- Until then the state …”
The Massachusetts state House of Representatives passed a bill today that would ban drivers from text messaging and using hand-held phones by a vote of 107 to 47. We will speak to state rep Jeff Perry regarding the impact this bill will have.
“…go on and and Ali you look for the roll call -- the Marlins need to find out how many -- clean well. Think about it I think I think you've given the opportunity. -- some …”
Who better to talk to before Game 1 of the ALDS than the man who covers the Boston Red Sox baseball beat for the Boston Globe?
“…funny story as I -- now are below the scouting director of the Marlins. . Who was talking about the introductory press conference -- hand. That's just it's just these pilots as -- I'm with the Marlins and handed -- up and said Beckett looked at the cap and so that you get it's almost I mean I don't …”
“…the postseason that we all remember in 2003. When he was with the Marlins he comes in as the 23 year old. Kidding and -- is that the deciding game of the World Series in Yankee …”
Tom and the Red Sox chairman talk about the team's successful home opener, Dice-K's Boston debut and the season ahead.
“…guess and that Tampa bay would would be the biggest recipient and the Marlins. . …”
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WRKO's Howie Carr on the Deval Patrick campaign.
“…They should there contacts. The we haven't. The Marlins won't last night that he -- mutual -- yeah. …”