On today’s program, Joe and Kim speak with Ernie Boch, CEO of Subaru of New England about the situation at the port of Baltimore. Doug Banks, executive editor of the Boston business journal talks about some colleges now charging $90,000 a year. Anthony Lamacchia of Lamacchia Realty talks about the supply of new homes on the market, and how inventory is improving. Patrick Sylvester, vice president with Leader Bank talks about a new program to help streamline the buying process in some cases closing a property in 10 days. Finally, Paul Carelis of MP talks about AI, artificial intelligence in the workplace.

Kim Carrigan and Joe Shortsleeve talk to the president of Leader Bank Jay Tuli about interest rates and the Feds latest move to hold interest rates steady. Doug Banks executive editor of the Boston Business Journal joins the program to talk about the latest traffic report showing that congestion on the highways is back to the 2019 levels. Anthony Lamacchia of Lamacchia Realty talks about the possibility of broker fees changing dramatically this summer following a major lawsuit against The National Association of Realtors.    Eric Papachristo, CEO of  A Street Hospitality talks about the opening of their new restaurant inside Raffles, Boston’s newest five star hotel.  Paul Carelis of MP Services talks about the use of AI when managing payroll and human resources. And finally Skip Perham, Sports management program Director at the Suffolk University Sawyer school of business, talks about the NCAA Tournament coming to Boston and the financial impact.

On today’s program, Joe and Kim, talk to state senator Nick Collins about the St. Patrick’s Day breakfast and the St. Patrick’s Day parade. NCAA March madness gets underway this week, Joe and Kim talk to James Santore,  chief, marketing officer, for the RITHMM sports betting app, which makes you better at betting.  Anthony Lamacchia of Lamacchia Realty talks about President Biden‘s housing proposals unveiled in his state of the union speech. Greg, Ryan, senior reporter for the Boston business journal talks about plans to straighten out the Mass Pike  in Allston. And serial entrepreneur Paul English joins us to talk about the LOLA dating app which is now online in Boston.

Kim and Joe speak with Doug Banks, executive editor of the Boston business Journal about the company FORM ENERGY in Somerville. A Massachusetts success story. However, when it comes to expansion, FORM ENERGY isn’t building in Massachusetts. They also chat with Chris Anderson, President of the Massachusetts High Technology Council about the health of that business sector. Kim and Joe also look ahead to summer rental availability down on Cape Cod with Anthony Lamacchia of Lamacchia Realty. Robert Mellion, Executive Director of the Massachusetts Package Store Association reacts to lawmakers on Beacon Hill, making the pandemic DRINKS TO GO permanent. And Kim and Joe , close the show chatting with the CEO of Pison Technology Dexter Ang. About a new generation of wearable technology.

Joe and Kim talk to Doug Banks, Executive Editor of the Boston Business Journal, about the one year anniversary of the Silicon Valley Bank collapse. Patrick Sylvester, senior vice president for Capital Markets for Leader Bank, talks about the Feds next move on interest rates. Leo Sarkisian, executive Director of the Arc of Massachusetts, outlines the workforce crisis facing families with disabilities and possible solutions. Anthony Lamacchia owner of Lamacchia Realty discusses the spring real estate market. Colin Young, deputy editor of the State House News service explains the state attorney general’s lawsuit against the town of Milton. Steve Clark president of the Massachusetts Restaurant Association discussing minimum wage for waiters and waitresses.

Join Kim & Joe for their inaugural show on WRKO, sponsored by Lamacchia Realty, Leader Bank and Subaru of New England. They’re talking business and what’s happening in the local economy. On this episode, Kim & Joe talk with Doug Banks, Executive Editor of the Boston Business Journal, Jay Tulli, CEO of Leader Bank, Jim Rooney, President & CEO of the Boston Chamber of Commerce, Jon Chesto, Boston Globe Business Reporter, and Anthony Lamacchia, Founder & CEO of Lamacchia Realty.