KPCC's business analyst Mark Lacter says movie theaters are expecting big crowds Christmas Day with highly-anticipated releases out like "Les Miserables" and "Django Unchained."
KPCC's business analyst Mark Lacter says shoppers in California are pretty content this holiday season... so far.Steve Julian: I heard someone on the radio say yesterday, if you celebrate Christmas, the best advice I can give you is breathe – just breathe.
KPCC's business analyst Mark Lacter explains why Cirque turned out to be a flop in LA.Steve Julian: We mentioned yesterday that Cirque du Soleil is closing "Iris" at the Dolby Theatre in January.
KPCC's business analyst Mark Lacter explains why the state's financial picture getting better won't help some public services.Steve Julian: California's state budget outlook is improving, but at a cost.
KPCC's business analyst Mark Lacter says unions are trying to make their voices known during the holiday season.Susanne Whatley: Mark, they've chosen to protest at two very busy places this week: LAX and Walmart.
KPCC's business analyst Mark Lacter says negotiations are ongoing between Time Warner Cable and other broadcasters to carry Laker games.Steve Julian: The Lakers have had a terrible start to their season, so it might not be such a bad thing the games are so hard to find on television.
KPCC's business analyst Mark Lacter talks about another election around the corner.Steve Julian: Seems we've been talking about it for months - well, we have: one election is about over - but another one just getting started.
KPCC's business analyst Mark Lacter explains how the business community in California feels about state propositions on the November ballot.Steve Julian: The propositions voters decide next Tuesday can affect students, employers and business owners - and that's just a sampling.
