Chris Ragan

The following radio and television interviews are available for listening or downloads:

September 15, 2011 [.mp3] Interview about the state of the Canadian economy, the need for further stimulus, and the need to place more emphasis on labour-market policies than traditional macro policies. CFMU (Hamilton), 93.3 FM, hosted by Geoff Langhorne.

August 8, 2011 [.mp3] Interview about the downgrade of U.S. government debt, the subsequent crashes in the stock market, and what it all means for the Canadian economy. CBC Radio (Montreal), "Daybreak" (with Germain Belzil, hosted by Mike Finnerty).

August 1, 2011 [.mp3] Interview about the debate over the raising of the U.S. debt ceiling, and what it means for the Canadian economy. CBC Radio (Montreal), "Daybreak" (hosted by Sabrina Marandola).

December 14, 2008 [.mp3] Interview about the worsening economy, the recent large interest-rate cut by the Bank of Canada, and the need for fiscal stimulus. CBC Radio (Montreal), "All In A Weekend" (hosted by Dave Bronstetter).

November 19, 2008 [.mp3] Interview about the Throne Speech and the stated economic priorities for the federal government. CBC Radio (Montreal), "Home Run" (hosted by Bernard St. Laurent).

November 14, 2008. Interview about the connection between the stock market ands the real economy. CBC National Radio, "As It Happens" (interviewed by Carol Off). Click here and then select Part 3 for the interview. My part of the 30-minute story begins at minute 8 and lasts for 6 minutes.

October 7, 2008. Interview about the desirability of the Canadian government committing itself to avoiding a budget deficit with the possible arrival of a recession. CBC National Radio, "As It Happens" (interviewed by Carol Off). Click here and then select Part 1 for the interview. My interview begins at 11:15 and lasts for roughly 7 minutes.

October 7, 2008 [.ram] Interview about the possibility of a Canadian recession and what government can do about it. CBC Radio (Montreal), "Daybreak" (hosted by Mike Finnerty).

October 4, 2008 [.mp3] Interview about the implications of the passage of the $700 billion "bailout" of the financial system in the United States, and the fundamental causes of the problems. CBC Radio (Montreal), "All in a Weekend" (hosted by Dave Bronstetter).

September 20, 2008 [.mp3] Interview about the events in the US financial markets -- Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, Lehman Brothers, AIG, and more. CBC Radio (Montreal), "All in a Weekend" (hosted by Dave Bronstetter).

February 1, 2008 [.mp3] Interview about the challenges to be faced by incoming Bank of Canada Governor Mark Carney, CBC National Radio, "The Current" (hosted by Maureen Taylor, debate with Jim Stanford).

January 26, 2008 [.ram] Interview about the recent stock-market volatility, the Bank of Canada, and the coming economic slowdown, CBC Radio (Montreal), "All in a Weekend" (hosted by Dave Bronstetter).