KPCC's business analyst Mark Lacter talks about what we should expect when companies release their fourth quarter numbers; Mark also talks about the drop in tourism in the Southland.

KPCC's business analyst Mark Lacter discusses whether Hollywood really is "recession proof"; and Mark also looks at how the concert box office is faring during the recession.

KPCC business analyst Mark Lacter discusses where the economy may go from here and what signs may signal a turnaround.

KPCC's business analyst Mark Lacter talks to Steve Julian about the outlook for the Southland's job market in the coming year.

KPCC's business analyst Mark Lacter says another retailer is going out of business and more could go under in the coming months; Mark also looks at how the Bernard Madoff case is affecting some local organizations.

KPCC's business analyst Mark Lacter takes a look at whether local banks really need the federal bailout money; Mark also discusses a study showing a majority of people who had their loans modified ended up re-defaulting within six months.