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Episode 618 - Ralph D. Crosby Jr. Chairman & CEO, EADS North America,
An Army combat veteran with more than 20 years of experience on the leading edge of aerospace, Mr. Crosby has spent his professional career advancing the interests of the American defense industry and the U.S. warfighter. Mr. Crosby will offer his insights on how the aerospace industry is adapting its strategy and tactics to the new global economic battlefield, drawing on lessons learned from the automotive sector. Air Date: 6/28/09

Episode 617 - Stephen J. Hemsley President & CEO, UnitedHealth Group
Health care reform is a top priority in our nation, but current reform proposals don't adequately address the enormous opportunities that exist to secure more health care value and reduce costs while improving quality. Based on UnitedHealth Group's two decades of experience in improving the health care system through innovation, Hemsley discussed the need to modernize all aspects of health care to create a sustainable, affordable system that serves all Americans.
Air Date: 5/24/09

Episode 616 - Philip Howard. Chairman, Common Good, author, Life Without Lawyers Philip Howard’s new book, Life Without Lawyers , argues that the expansion of lawsuits and bureaucracy over recent decades has “engulfed our daily lives.” Today, law is more akin to a free-for-all, causing free citizens to go through the day looking over their shoulders instead of where they want to go. Air Date: 5/17/09

Episode 615 - Mark Tercek. President, CEO, The Nature Concervancy
As CEO of the world's largest environmental organization, Tercek is aggressively engaging the business community to develop new market approaches for conservation that benefit nature and people. Tercek explained why such collaborations are catalysts for true business advantages, and outlined what companies can do to take action. Air Date: 5/10/09

Episode 614 - Dr. Jay Noren. President, Wayne State University
Jay Noren said knowledge, information and technology are driving today's global economy, just as steel and manufacturing were the engines of America's economy more than a century ago. He noted the economic productivity being generated by the University Research Corridor. Air Date: 5/3/09

Episode 613 - Keith Crain . Chairman, Crain Communications
As an auto-industry expert and publisher and editor-in-chief of Automotive News, Mr. Crain addressed the dramatic changes affecting America's domestic auto industry, especially as Detroit's Big Three are awaiting a congressional vote on their request for a federally-funded emergency loan package. Air Date: 4/26/09

Episode 612 - Detroit Mayoral Debate.
The Honorable Kenneth V. Cockrel Jr., Mayor City of Detroit, and Dave Bing, Mayoral Candidate, debate the issues in a Detroit Economic Club meeting held on 4-15-09.. Air Date: 4/19/09

Episode 611 - Thomas Donohue. President and CEO, U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Donohue proposed a business plan aimed at meeting America's long-term challenges and restoring economic growth. Air Date: 4/12/09

Episode 610 - Chad Holliday. The Chairman and CEO of DuPont proposed the top-level development of a new vehicle for the future, funded by special government bonds, with the same priority and security that accompanied the Manhattan Project.. Air Date: 4/05/09

Episode 609 - Ronald Williams. The President and CEO of Aetna explains how mandatory health care coverage for every U.S. citizen would result in lower costs for all. Air Date: 3/29/09

Episode 608 - Paula Kerger.The President and CEO of the Public Broadcasting Service explains why PBS is the best medium to serve as the national convener for our land. Air Date: 3/22/09

Episode 607 - Matt Ferguson. The President and CEO of careerbuilder.com addresses how to attract, motivate, and retain the Millennial generation. Air Date: 2/22/09

Episode 606 - Marc Morial. President and CEO, National Urban League. Air Date: 2/15/09

Episode 605 - Kenneth Lewis. The President and CEO of Bank of America offers sound principals for the mortgage industry. Air Date: 2/08/09

Episode 604 - John Engler. The former Michigan Governor and current president of the National Association of Manufacturers discusses how corporate tax rates and U.S. energy policy is impacting U.S. manufacturers. Air Date: 2/01/09

Episode 603 - Chris Kearney. The President and CEO of SPX Corp. speaks about the options and status of affordable energy necessary to thrive in a competitive world. Air Date: 1/25/09

Episode 602 - Carly Fiorina. The former HP CEO calls for business leaders to be transparent and accountable while making important decisions in today's rapidly changing environment. Air Date: 1/18/09

Episode 601 - Andrew Liveris. President, CEO, and Chairman of the Board of The Dow Chemical Company shares his views on how a pro-industrial policy featuring manufacturing can revive the U.S. economy. Air Date: 1/11/09

U.S. Senate Debate - With Michigan in the spotlight as a key state in the upcoming presidential election, all eyes will be focused on this Senatorial race between Senator Carl Levin and Representative Jack Hoogendyk. Air Date: 10/23/08 & 10/26/08

Episode 522 - Secretary Preston. HUD Secretary speaks on foreclosure prevention assistance to U.S. homeowners. Air Date: 9/28/08

Episode 521 - Secretary Gutierrez. The Commerce Secretary discusses the value of free trade agreements and open markets. Air Date: 9/21/08

Episode 520 - Sen. Debbie Stabenow. MI Senator on health care reform, trade enforcement, and advancing alternative energy. Air Date: 8/31/08

Episode 519 - Jeffrey Julin. Chair & CEO of the Public Relations Society of America on protecting corporate image. Air Date: 8/24/08

Episode 518 - Baroness Carolin Cox. Cox, Chief Executive Officer, Humanitarian Aid Relief Trust challenges all Americans to use our freedoms and affluence to make a difference in the lives of those suffering from war or oppression. Air Date: 8/17/08

Episode 517 - Robert "Steve" Miller. The chairman & CEO of Delphi speaks on the challenges of turning around troubled businesses. Air Date: 8/10/08

Episode 516 - Michael Morris. The President & CEO of America Electric Power Company addresses the supply/demand issue in world oil production. Air Date: 8/3/08

Episode 515 - Michael Dell. The Dell Computer founder and CEO addresses the growth of technology and how the Internet enables smaller companies to expand their business opportunities in other parts of the world. Air Date: 7/27/08

Episode 514 - Paul W. Smith moderates a look at Michigan's economy. Air Date: 7/20/08

Episode 513 - Mary Peters Air Date: 7/13/08

Episode 512 - Margaret Spellings - U.S. Secretary of Education Spellings discusses the challenges facing American public schools. Air Date: 7/6/08

Episode 511 - Tom Ridge - Governor Ridge, the first person to lead Homeland Security, discusses balancing border safety and commerce. Air Date: 6/29/08

Episode 510 - Julie Myers
The Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security for Immigration and Customs Enforcement discusses ways her office is working to keep America safe. Air Date: 6/22/08

Episode 509 - Sharon Allen
The Chairman of the Board of Directors of Deloitte LLP discusses the importance of talent both as a fuel for growth and as a critical resource in facing tomorrow's challenges. Air Date: 6/15/08

Episode 508 - Gary Shapiro outlines a roadmap for success that calls on Detroit businesses to embrace innovation and free trade. Air Date: 5/25/08

Episode 507 - The guest speaker on this edition of Detroit Economic Club is Keith Crain, Chairman, Crain Communications, Inc. Air Date: 5/11/08

Episode 506 - The guest speaker on this edition of Detroit Economic Club is Mitt Romney, former Massachusetts Governor and former Republican Presidential candidate, who spoke on January 14 9, 2007. Air Date: 2/24/08

Episode 505 - The guest speaker on this edition of Detroit Economic Club is John McCain, Republican Senator from Arizona and Presidential hopeful, who spoke on October 9, 2007. Air Date: 2/17/08

Episode 504 - The guest speaker on this edition of Detroit Economic Club is Mike Huckabee, former governor of Arkansas and Presidential hopeful, who spoke on January 11, 2008. Air Date: 2/10/08

Episode 503 - The guest speaker on this edition of Detroit Economic Club is John H. Hammergren, Chairman & CEO, McKesson Corporation. Air Date: 2/3/08

Episode 502 - The guest speaker on this edition of Detroit Economic Club is James Mulva, Chairman & CEO, ConocoPhillips. Air Date: 1/27/08

Episode 501 - The guest speaker on this edition of Detroit Economic Club is Ron Gettelfinger, President of the United Auto Workers, who spoke on September 6, 2007. Air Date: 1/20/08

Episode 422 - The guest speaker on this edition of Detroit Economic Club is Stephen Balmer, CEO Microsoft Corporation. Air Date: 7/8/07

Episode 418 - The guest speaker on this edition of Detroit Economic Club is Michael Critelli, Chairman & CEO, Pitney Bowes, Inc. Air Date 4/22/07

Episode 417 - The guest speaker on this edition of Detroit Economic Club is Michael Chertoff, Secretary, US Department of Homeland Security. Air Date: 4/15/07

Episode 416 - The guest speaker on this edition of Detroit Economic Club is Hector Ruiz, Ph.d., Chairman & CEO of Advanced Micro Devices Inc. Air Date: 4/8/07

Episode 415 - The guest speaker on this edition of Detroit Economic Club is Anthony Early, Jr., Chairman and CEO of DTE Energy. Air Date: 1/13/08

Episode 412 - The guest speaker on this edition of Detroit Economic Club is Ben Verwaayen, CEO of BT group (British Telcom). Air Date: 2/11/07

Episode 411 - The guest speaker on this edition of Detroit Economic Club is Jesse Jackson. Air Date: 12/16/07

Episode 410 - The guest speaker on this edition of Detroit Economic Club is Carlos Ghosn, President & CEO, Nissan Motor Company Limited & Renault S.A. Air Date: 11/18/07

7/22/2007 - The guest speaker on this edition of Detroit Economic Club is Harold McGraw III, Chairman, President, & CEO of The McGraw-Hill Companies.

7/15/2007 - The guest speaker on this edition of Detroit Economic Club is Representative John D. Dingell, Congressman for Michigan's 15th District.

6/24/2007 - The guest speaker on this edition of Detroit Economic Club is Barack Obama, US Senator from Illinois and Democratic Presidential hopeful.

6/17/2007 - The guest speaker on this edition of Detroit Economic Club is Alberto Gonzales, Attorney General, US Department of Justice.

4/29/2007 - This edition of Detroit Economic Club features a panel discussion of the TransAtlantic Economy.

2/25/2007 - The guest speaker on this edition of Detroit Economic Club is Samuel DiPiazza, Jr., CEO of PricewaterhouseCoopers International Ltd.

2/18/2007 - The guest speaker on this edition of Detroit Economic Club is Michael Leavitt, Secretary, US Health & Human Services.

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