Visit Your Local PBS Station PBS Home PBS Home Programs A-Z TV Schedules Watch Video Support PBS Shop PBS Search PBS

Road to Wealth

 

GUESTS

  • Lee Eisenberg
    Thursday, November 5, 2009
    Shoptimism author describes differences between men and women in compulsive buying and how the Internet has affected consumer behavior.
  • Katty Kay
    Friday, August 7, 2009
    BBC Washington correspondent and Womenomics co-author discusses the difference between balance and settling.
  • Katty Kay
    Friday, June 26, 2009
    BBC Washington correspondent and Womenomics co-author discusses the difference between balance and settling.
  • Carla Harris
    Thursday, March 26, 2009
    Wall Street exec says being the architect of your own agenda is a key to success.
  • Suze Orman
    Monday, February 9, 2009
    Personal finance expert weighs in on the battle over President Obama's economic stimulus plan and offers her take on the current crisis.
  • David Cay Johnston
    Friday, January 23, 2009
    Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist discusses issues addressed on the first day of President Obama's administration.
  • Bill Strickland
    Wednesday, January 14, 2009
    Job training expert discusses the irony of the upcoming inauguration of an African American president when the current economic crisis has devastated the African American community.
  • Earvin "Magic" Johnson
    Monday, November 17, 2008
    NBA hall-of-famer and entrepreneur shares the childhood advice he received from his father that has made him the successful businessman that he is today.
  • Thomas L. Friedman
    Thursday, October 30, 2008
    Three-time Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist and best-selling author talks about the potential for unifying America around environmental issues.
  • Paul Krugman
    Tuesday, October 21, 2008
    Nobel Prize-winning economist explains what type of society he wants to live in and how America falls short.
  • Maria Bartiromo
    Monday, September 15, 2008
    CNBC business anchor explains the crisis in the financial services industry and the government's role in returning confidence to the market.
  • Alden McDonald
    Friday, August 8, 2008
    President-CEO of New Orleans' Liberty Bank & Trust discusses the efforts to renovate hurricane-damaged property.
  • Peter Gosselin
    Tuesday, June 24, 2008
    Economics correspondent explains how American families are facing a precarious financial situation.
  • Majora Carter
    Thursday, May 8, 2008
    Environmental activist discusses whether the presidential candidates are addressing issues that are important to inner-city America.
  • Richard Thaler
    Friday, April 25, 2008
    Behavioral economist explains decision research and why it's valuable to study how people make decisions.
  • Van Jones
    Thursday, March 27, 2008
    Environmentalist discusses the importance of green-collar jobs to the African American community.
  • Nell Merlino
    Tuesday, March 11, 2008
    Count Me In co-founder talks about impediments to women entrepreneurs' growing their businesses.
  • Michael Shermer
    Thursday, January 31, 2008
    Skeptic magazine founding publisher says businesses get too much corporate welfare.
  • Muhammad Yunus
    Thursday, January 24, 2008
    Banker and Nobel laureate explains how social businesses can eradicate poverty.
  • Cathie Black
    Thursday, December 20, 2007
    Hearst Magazines' president reflects on her success and offers advice on career advancement.
  • Stephanie Elam
    Friday, December 14, 2007
    CNN business news correspondent weighs in on the subprime credit crisis debate.
  • Rep. George Miller
    Wednesday, October 31, 2007
    House Education and Labor Committee chair discusses new legislation for making college more affordable.
  • Paul Krugman
    Tuesday, October 30, 2007
    Economist and "New York Times" Op-Ed columnist explains why the middle class in the U.S. is disappearing.
  • Robert Reich
    Tuesday, October 23, 2007
    Former U.S. Labor secretary says there's a better range of possibilities for consumers.
  • Maria Contreras-Sweet
    Thursday, August 30, 2007
    Promérica Bank founder-chair says minorities are extremely entrepreneurial.
  • Michael Sivy
    Monday, August 20, 2007
    "MONEY" magazine's editor-at-large discusses the implications of turmoil in the credit and stock markets.
  • Dr. Lois Frankel
    Thursday, June 21, 2007
    Female empowerment expert discusses women in the workplace and leadership.
  • John C. Bogle
    Friday, April 20, 2007
    Vanguard Group founder gives common sense investing advice.
  • Danny Schechter
    Thursday, April 12, 2007
    Emmy-winning producer and filmmaker says Americans have been losing jobs because they depend on free money.
  • Suze Orman
    Monday, March 5, 2007
    Financial expert explains why making money is harder for women.
  • Edward Boyd, Stephanie Capparell
    Tuesday, February 27, 2007
    Trailblazer describes the backstory of the new book, "The Real Pepsi Challenge."
  • P.J. O'Rourke
    Monday, February 5, 2007
    Humorist and best-selling author identifies the three things that make the economy grow.
  • Michael Edesess
    Tuesday, January 23, 2007
    Economist and mathematician discusses the underside of the financial advisory industry.
  • Andrew Cherng
    Tuesday, November 14, 2006
    Panda Express founder discusses preparing for business opportunities.
  • Maria Bartiromo
    Tuesday, October 31, 2006
    Business journalist explains how what happens in China impacts American business.
  • Steve Weisman
    Friday, October 6, 2006
    Elder law attorney talks about the "sandwich generation" and his new book, "Boomer or Bust."
  • Vernon Irvin
    Thursday, September 21, 2006
    VeriSign Exec VP fears that technology can create a new breed of haves and have nots.
  • Kathy Kristof
    Thursday, July 20, 2006
    Los Angeles Times finance columnist talks about navigating the volatile stock market.
  • Alvin Toffler
    Friday, June 16, 2006
    Futurist says future wealth will be knowledge-based.
  • Michelle Singletary
    Thursday, May 11, 2006
    Personal finance expert lays out a money lesson for any stage in a relationship.
  • Carol Pott
    Thursday, April 20, 2006
    Editor of "The Blue Pages" gives examples of "blue" companies.
  • Dr. Henry Cloud
    Wednesday, March 29, 2006
    Clinical psychologist examines the characteristics that determine business success.
  • Jane Bryant Quinn
    Thursday, March 23, 2006
    Personal finance expert says there are easy ways to handle your money.
  • Barbara Stanny
    Thursday, January 19, 2006
    Financial author assesses why people earn below their potential.
  • Larry Julian
    Tuesday, December 20, 2005
    Leadership expert explains the meaning of financial slavery.
  • Sharon Epperson
    Monday, November 28, 2005
    CNBC's personal finance correspondent discusses the consumer debt problem in America.
  • Barbara Ehrenreich
    Thursday, October 27, 2005
    Social critic looks at the white-collar unemployed in her new book, "Bait and Switch."
  • Paul Orfalea
    Thursday, October 6, 2005
    Kinko's founder describes how he turned a simple idea into a multimillion dollar enterprise.
  • Frank Nothaft
    Friday, September 2, 2005
    Freddie Mac's chief economist discusses the potential bubble in the housing market.
  • Joe Dunsey
    Friday, June 17, 2005
    Faith Financial Ministries founder shares why he turned to the Bible for financial guidance.
  • Amy Domini
    Tuesday, May 24, 2005
    Ethical investment pioneer explains why such investing is important.
  • John Rogers
    Friday, April 15, 2005
    Ariel Capital Management CEO explains mutual funds.
  • Suze Orman
    Friday, March 4, 2005
    Financial expert talks about her latest book, "The Money Book for the Young, Fabulous and Broke."
  • Andrew Tobias
    Tuesday, February 15, 2005
    DNC treasurer talks personal finance.
  • Farrah Gray
    Thursday, January 20, 2005
    Young millionaire entrepreneur discusses his "Reallionaire" principles
  • Dave Ramsey
    Tuesday, December 7, 2004
    "Money makeover" expert learned from experience that wise people save money.
  • Jean Chatzky
    Friday, November 26, 2004
    Money expert tells how to make the most of your charitable donations.
  • Robert Kiyosaki
    Monday, October 25, 2004
    "Rich Dad, Poor Dad" author says cash is trash if you don't know what to do with it.
  • Lynnette Khalfani
    Friday, September 10, 2004
    Personal finance expert defines "good" vs. "bad" debt.
  • Matthew Scott
    Friday, August 27, 2004
    Finance editor of "Black Enterprise" says African Americans need to make sure wealth is passed on to the next generation.
  • Aletha Adams
    Friday, August 6, 2004
    Project Coordinator for Cleveland Saves discusses financial literacy.
  • Ben Stein
    Tuesday, June 22, 2004
    Economist, author and game show host describes his new book, a comical guide to personal finance.
  • Jim Ellis
    Tuesday, June 8, 2004
    Financial journalist gives advice to graduating college students.
  • Valerie Coleman Morris
    Monday, April 12, 2004
    Co-anchor of CNNfn's "The Flip Side" talks taxes.
  • Rabbi Steven Leder
    Thursday, March 25, 2004
    Rabbi gives advice on what gives money value.
  • Suze Orman
    Monday, March 1, 2004
    Personal finance guru Suze Orman offers practical advice on getting started on the road to wealth.
  • Michelle Singletary
    Monday, February 16, 2004
    Money maven muses on living in a "label" society.