A discussion about the American economy

with Robert Barro and Paul Krugman
in Current Affairs, Business
on Monday, November 1, 2004 * * * * *

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A conversation with economists Paul Krugman of "The New York Times" and Robert Barro of "BusinessWeek" about the fiscal policy, social security reform and the trajectory of the American economy in light of tax cuts.

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    1. IRISH  04/20/2009 10:55 PM Report

      Looking back from Apr 2009, Barro is an incompetent !

    2. Kevin Smith  10/13/2008 11:19 PM Report

      I could not agree more with these comments below about the non stop interruptions - it is amazing to me, the sheer timing and ability for him to constantly distract his guests.

      As well, I used to watch him all the time, but had to stop and search the internet for other options - and it is tragic, as he has some interesting people on his show.

      It is nice to know that I am not the only one that wishes he would just sit quietly and let his guests actually get through their descriptions, insights and commentary without constantly attemtping to demonstrate that he has read some of their material, knows some of the same people, etc, etc.

      Please Charlie, I have to agree with these people......hate to say it so bluntly as well, but you really do need to shut up at times....

    3. David James  12/31/2007 05:30 AM Report

      The previous two comments are excellent. I want to chime in with an observation that the more liberal the guest, the more intrusive and disruptive the questions.

      I am not going to bother to search the archives, but in an interview with RFK jr. Mr. Rose conducted the absolute worst interview I have ever heard in my life. Every time his guest tried to complete a sentence, much less a thought, CR interrupted with a sidetracking question or an argument. It was one of the most disgraceful things I have seen on PBS - more appropriate for "The O'Reilly Factor."

      He tried to do the same to Markos of "Daily Kos." I was amazed at the skill displayed by this young man in getting his points across IN SPITE of CR.

      Don't let the genial manner fool you, CR is dedicated to pushing the conservative agenda. Look at the ratio of hard core "Bushies" to progressives on the program. Watch the next time he has some absolute wingnut like Pearle, Wolfowitz, or Kristol on the program (if you can stand to. Then count the softballs.

    4. Doreen Guenther  12/27/2007 02:11 AM Report

      This is the only time I have visted this site. I am accessing it only to say what I've thought so many times. Please be quiet and let your gusts talk, Mr. Rose. How ironic to find Mr. Cherry making a comment that says almost verbatim what I have to say. I almost let it go, thinking my concern had already been expressed. But you should know that more than he feel this way about your interview style. You were better when I first found your show quite some time ago. They say the fine art of listening has been lost. I guess that really must be true when a learned interviewer, whose profession requires listening, does not (cannot?) listen. How unfortunate! I used to watch your program frequently but only do so occassionally now- when I can't resist a guest. I want to hear what they have to say, so I put up with your rudeness to them, though I think they should not. If you want to disagree with a guest, okay, but let them say what they have to say, too. You ask a question but then run roughshod over the answer. And it seems to happen to all but the most savvy debaters- usually only the politicians who are accustomed to fighting through to get their point made. Cutting off guests' answers makes the dialogue choppy and loses a lot of interesting guest commentary. I humbly suggest you focus on asking good questions, instead of cutting into guest answers to insert your own opinions. I hope you can return yourself to the better listener you seemed back in the early days of your program.

    5. Ronald Cherry  12/27/2007 12:49 AM Report

      ref: 12/26/07 Krugman interview; Charlie you are the worst interviewer in the history of television, w/o question. You think your so blasted intelligent, I and most viewers dont care how intelligent you are, I and most are interested in what Krugman has to say and you wont let him talk. Free advice, Shut Up, I am not interested in what you have to say about anything, period.. I usta watch you religiously but not any more--you are the worst and its really sad because you have excellent guests but you are so bad you ruin the show. Just Shut up Charlie, please.