Each week Dr. Fishkind provides radio commentary on 90.7 FM, WMFE News in which he discusses current economic events. Central Floridians can listen to Dr. Fishkind's live radio commentary each Tuesday morning, between 7:30-7:45 AM, EST.

We have provided an archive of past transcripts, which are updated weekly, for your review below. Transcripts are available in a PDF file format. You must have the free Adobe Acrobat Reader installed on your computer to view PDF files.

Consumer Confidence and Central Florida's Economy	September 18, 2007
The Rate Cut and Real Estate Recovery	September 25, 2007
State Budget Special Session	October 2, 2007
Is Florida Over?	October 9, 2007
Property Tax Reform	October 16, 2007
How's the Local Economy Holding Up?	October 23, 2007
The Problems with Impact Fees	October 30, 2007
Property Tax Reform Redux	November 6, 2007
Higher Fuel Prices, Lower Consumer Confidence and the Impact on Central Florida	November 13, 2007
Global Climate Change and Florida's Economy	November 20, 2007
Governor Charlie Crist and the Seminole Gambling Deal	November 27, 2007
Central Florida's Employment and Housing Numbers	December 4, 2007
The Basics of the State Investment Fund	December 11, 2007
The Hometown Democracy Petition Drive	December 18, 2007
Outlook For 2008	January 8, 2007
What Governments Can Do To Prevent Recession	January 15, 2007
Economics and Politics	January 22, 2007
The Effects of the Fed Rate Cut	January 29, 2007
The Effects of Amendment One on Florida's Economy	February 5, 2008
Commentary on Governor Crists' Legislative Priorities	February 25, 2008
Replacing School Property Tax With Expanded Sales Taxes	March 4, 2008
Revised Employment Numbers Mean We're in a Recession	March 11, 2008
Foreclosures on the Rise in Florida	March 18, 2008
TBRC Passes a New Property Tax Reform Plan	March 25, 2008
Hank's Economic Forecast	April 1, 2008
The Worsening Employment Numbers	April 8, 2008
State Lawmakers Wield the Budget Ax	April 15, 2008
The TBRC Property Tax/Sales Tax Swap	April 29, 2008
What's Next For Central Florida Commuter Rail	May 6, 2008
A Couple of Encouraging Economic Signs	May 13, 2008
Hurricane Season and Citizens Property Insurance	May 20, 2008
Impact of High Gasoline Prices In Florida	June 3, 2008
Orlando Leads FL Job Growth -- And What's Up With Oil Prices?	June 10, 2008
What Kind Of Energy Policy Do We Need?	June 17, 2008
The Price of Our Thirst: The Economic Implications of Withdrawing Water from the St. Johns River	June 24, 2008
The Landmark Deal to Restore the Everglades	July 1, 2008
Checking in on the Recession	July 8, 2008
The Collapse of IndyMac. Will We See Similar Bank Failures in Central Florida?	July 15, 2008
What Unemployment Numbers Tell Us About Florida's Recession	July 22, 2008
What's Up With "Time" Magazine Calling Florida "The Sunset State"	July 29, 2008
City and County Governments Face Major Belt-Tightening	August 5, 2008
The Possible Impact of High Fuel Prices on Central Florida's Tourism Industry	August 26, 2008
Bleak Times Ahead for Central Florida's Tourism Industry	September 2, 2008
Unemployment, Foreclosures Combine to Create Tough Times for Central Florida	September 9, 2008
Florida Poised To See Massive Bank Failures	September 16, 2008
Florida and the Big Wall Street Bail-Out	September 23, 2008
What the Bailout Means For Central Florida	October 7, 2008
Florida's Unemployment Woes	October 21, 2008
How Obama's and McCain's Economic Plans Would Help Florida	October 28, 2008
The Challenges Facing Our Next President	November 4, 2008
After the Election, What's Next For Florida?	November 11, 2008
Some Big Changes to Florida's Big Deal with Big Sugar	November 18, 2008
The Worsening State Budget Deficit	November 25, 2008
Recession Becomes Official, But There Is "Some" Good News"	December 2, 2008
More of Hank's Outlook For 2009	December 9, 2008
What Florida Can Do Now To Speed Up Economic Recovery	December 16, 2008
How Florida Could Cash In With Expanded Gambling	December 23, 2008
How Weak Holiday Sales Will Affect Florida's Economy	December 30, 2008
Lawmakers Tackle $2.3b Deficit in Special Session	January 6, 2009
Florida and the Next Stimulus Package	January 13, 2009
Florida's Population Growth Slows, Threatens State's "Competitive Advantage"	January 20, 2009
Florida's Job Losses Continue, No Rebound Expected Until Stimulus Package Passes	January 27, 2009
Was Time Magazine Right About Florida?	February 3, 2009
President Obama Comes to Florida to Sell Stimulus Package	February 10, 2009
A Closer Look at Commissioned Studies	February 17, 2009
The Stimulus and Florida's Budget	February 24, 2009
How Education Cuts Have Ripple Effects Throughout Central Florida's Economy	March 3, 2009
Has Unemployment Reached a Sort Of Bottom?	March 10, 2009
More Signs The Recession May Be Close To Bottom	March 17, 2009
Florida Lawmakers Face Three Choices As They Work on the Budget	March 24, 2009
The Population Growth Gap	April 7, 2009
Florida's Property Insurance Woes	April 14, 2009
State House, Senate Work to Resolve Differences in Budget Proposals	April 21, 2009
Lawmakers Consider Offshore Oil Drilling and Renewable Energy Target for Utilities	April 28, 2009
State Lawmakers Hammer Out Final Budget	May 5, 2009
Unemployment Continues to Accelerate in Florida	May 12, 2009
Mixed Signals For Florida's Economy	May 19, 2009
Can Florida Financially Handle A Big Storm?	June 2, 2009
The Economic Impact of the Magic Making It To the NBA Finals	June 9, 2009
Lessons From Citizens Property Insurance in the Healthcare Reform Debate	June 16, 2009
Statewide Unemployment Hits 10%. What's Next for Florida?	June 23, 2009
Revisiting Hometown Democracy	June 30, 2009
Florida Needs Property Tax Overhaul	July 7, 2009
Florida Needs to Make Itself More Space Friendly	July 14, 2009
Healthcare Reform	July 28, 2009
Florida's Recession Has Staying Power	August 11, 2009
How Storms Impact Florida's Economy	August 18, 2009
Population Decline May be Overstated	August 27, 2009
Low Property Values Plague Local Government Budgets	September 8, 2009
Why Florida Needs a Comprehensive Policy on Gambling	September 15, 2009
State Needs Jobs Program for Homebuilders	September 22, 2009
Changes in Florida Job Market	October 13, 2009
Why Are Floridians Leaving?	October 20, 2009
The Future of Florida's Space Industry	November 3, 2009
Florida's Tourism Slump	November 10, 2009
Florida: Not in Fiscal Peril	November 17, 2009
Boomer Retirement Surge?	November 24, 2009
Economic Ideas for the Special Session	December 1, 2009
Sun Rail's Impact	December 15, 2009
Climate Policy	December 22, 2009
A Look Back at 2009	December 29, 2009
Optimism For Florida's Labor Market	January 5, 2010
Americans Spending More Time on Leisure	January 12, 2010
Florida Jobs Summit	January 19, 2010
Unemployment and Rental Vacancies	January 26, 2010
Will High Speed Rail Deliver Jobs?	February 2, 2010
The Auto Industry and Florida's Economy	February 16, 2010
Attracting a Private Space Industry	February 23, 2010
State Lawmakers Tackle Budget Problems	March 2, 2010
Census Count Determines Federal Funding	March 16, 2010
Job Loss Worse Than Expected	March 23, 2010
Health Care Overhaul, the Impact for Florida	March 30, 2010
Legislators Reconciling Florida's Budget	April 6, 2010
Seminole Gaming Compact	April 13, 2010
Unemployment and Foreclosures Both High	April 20, 2010
Financial Regulation Bill and Its Impact in Central Florida	April 27, 2010
Economic Impact of Gulf Oil Spill	May 4, 2010
Signs Point to a Busy Summer Tourist Season	May 11, 2010
Central Florida Real Estate: Sales Up, Prices Down	May 18, 2010
New Employment Figures Show Improvement	June 1, 2010
Oil Spill Economic Impact	June 15, 2010
High Stakes Poker in Florida	June 29, 2010
The Economic Impact of Florida's Shrinking Populationt	July 1, 2010
Falling Tax Revenues Mean Municipal Layoffs	July 13, 2010
Economic Impact of Gulf oil Spill	July 20, 2010
Economic Positions of the Candidates for Governor	July 27, 2010
Budget Deficit Crisis Brewing	August 3, 2010
Florida Could Benefit From Federal Aid Package to States	August 10, 2010
Orange County's Budget Woes	August 17, 2010
Florida Jobless Numbers	August 24, 2010
Housing Slump Hits Florida Hard	August 31, 2010
Gubernatorial Candidates on the Economy	September 7, 2010
New Budget Projections Not As Bleak	September 14, 2010
Florida to Reap Big Benefits From Small Business Aid	September 21, 2010
Florida's Population Grows Again	September 28, 2010
Retail Sales On The Rise in Florida	October 12, 2010
Foreclosure Crisis Impacts Entire Economy	October 19, 2010
Economic Impact of Election	November 9, 2010
New Water Quality Rules	November 16, 2010
Rick Scott's Economic Team	November 23, 2010
Florida Tourism and the Unemployment	December 7, 2010
Tax Cuts Will Boost Central Florida Economy	December 14, 2010
Jobless Rate Rises Slightly in Central Florida	December 21, 2010
Population Surge is Positive for Florida's Economy	December 28, 2010
Governor Scott's Job Creation Plans	January 4, 2011
Governor Scott's Reorganization Plans	January 11, 2011
Foreclosure Crisis Means Shortfalls for Counties	January 18, 2011
Previewing Gov. Scott's Budget Proposal	February 2, 2011
Reviewing Gov. Scott's Budget Proposal	February 8, 2011
Changing Course: Education and Florida's Economy	February 15, 2011
Can Florida's High Speed Rail Plan Survive?	February 22, 2011
Gas Prices Won't Drive Tourists Away	March 1, 2011
Budget Cuts Will Hit Health and Education Hardest	March 8, 2011
Deeper Port Will Help South Florida	March 15, 2011
Proposed Deregulation Overreaches	March 22, 2011
Latest Census Figures Show Florida Growing Again	March 29, 2011
Harry Potter Gives Central Florida Economy a Boost	April 5, 2011
Tourism Industry Worried about State Conosolidation Plan	April 12, 2011
New Numbers Show Job Growth	April 19, 2011
Education and Health Care Brace for Big Cuts	May 3, 2011
Medicaid Changes Could Benefit Patients	May 10, 2011
SunRail Will Benefit Central Florida Economy	May 17, 2011
Real Estate Market May Not Recover Until Next Year	May 24, 2011
Renting Might Be a Better Option for Some	May 31, 2011
Central Florida Feels the Impact of National Economic Slowdown	June 14, 2011
SunRail Would Stimulate Economic Development	June 28, 2011
Space Coast Economic Recovery Will Be Slow	July 5, 2011
US Debt Ceiling	July 12, 2011
Economic Diversity Helps Balance Central Florida Budgets	July 19, 2011
New Energy Plan Centers on Natural Gas Pipeline	July 26, 2011
Port of Miami May Face Stiff Competition	August 2, 2011
Downgrade Unlikely for Florida State and Local Govts	August 9, 2011
Increased Road Building Will Spur Job Growth	August 16, 2011
Back to School Sales Crucial for Florida Retailers	August 23, 2011
Turmoil in DC Could Equal Slow Winter Tourist Season	August 30, 2011
9/11 Had Lasting Impact on Florida's Economy	September 6, 2011
Obama Jobs Plan Would Boost Florida Economy	September 13, 2011
Lack of Job Growth Could Mean Another Recession	September 20, 2011
Economist Points to Signs of Improving Outlook for Central Florida	September 27, 2011
Florida is Losing Millions in Online Sales Taxes	October 4, 2011
New Casinos Could be a Boon for Entire State	October 11, 2011
Expect Tourism Boost From new Theme Park	October 18, 2011
Fewer Aging Americans Have Resources to Retire in Florida	October 25, 2011
SunRail Line Spurring Construction	November 1, 2011
Retailers Getting a Jump on Holiday Shopping	November 8, 2011
Latest State Job Figures Encouraging	November 22, 2011
More Public/Private Partnerships Will Create Jobs	November 29, 2011
Time to Reconsider Offshore Drilling	December 6, 2011
Closing Budget Gap Will Be a Priority for Lawmakers	December 13, 2011
Medicaid Cuts Will Hit Florida's Hospitals	December 20, 2011
2012 Will Bring a Healthier Economy	January 3, 2011
Growth and a Population Surge Start the New Year	January 10, 2011
Wekiva Parkway Will Boost Economy	January 17, 2011
Candidates Arrive as Unemployment Slips Below Ten Percent	January 24, 2011