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King Banaian Talks Retail and Gas Prices [AUDIO]
St. Cloud State Economist King Banaian joined me on WJON today. We talked about why gas prices have seen a spike, why some retail companies are thriving and why some are closing. We also discussed the local housing market and health care. Listen to the conversation below.
King Banaian joins me monthly on WJON.
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