Austin Kiplinger 
Austin Kiplinger is Chairman of the Kiplinger Washington Editors and editor emeritus of The Kiplinger Washington Letter, the most widely read business and economics forecasting publication in the world. His career has spanned more than five decades as a reporter, broadcast commentator and editor, specializing in business and political affairs. Mr. Kiplinger helped launch Changing Times, the nation’s first magazine of personal money management, now titled Kiplinger’s Personal Finance Magazine. A native of Washington, DC, Mr. Kiplinger graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Cornell University in 1939 and did graduate study in economics at Harvard University. He holds honorary degrees from Union College, Embrey Riddle Aeronautical University, Bryant College, St. Mary’s College of Maryland, Ohio State University and the University of Idaho.
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Interviews with Austin Kiplinger»See all
Jim Blasingame says Austin Kiplinger is a witness to a century and a national treasure and he joins Jim once again to celebrate his 90th birthday and his company's 85th anniversary. Mr. Kiplinger reflects on history and shares his thoughts on current events with the perspective of a long and productive life.
Joan and Jim open this interview talking about what is being done by the government to assist the thousands of homeowners who are in danger of loosing their houses through foreclosure. They also discuss some new advances in wireless Internet access in your car and on airplanes. Then the editor-emeritus of the Kiplinger Editors, Austin Kiplinger, joins Jim as they celebrate his 89th birthday and the 84th anniversary of the Kiplinger Letter. Jim considers Mr. Kiplinger to be a national treasure and a witness to the 20th century, so you don't want to miss his perspectives on the current and future economic and political landscapes.
Mr. Kiplinger joins Jim during his 9th anniversary week by sharing his perspectives on the world event as someone who, at 88 years old, has witnesses a lot of history. Jim considers Mr. Kiplinger to be a national treasure; don't miss this interview.
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