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Micki Maynard · Coming Next Week: Magic Bullets in the Midwest
October 7th, 2011
Next week, Changing Gears reporters will tackle a subject that’s long been a part of the Midwest mindframe: magic bullets. 
By magic bullets, we mean the big ideas and big projects that politicians and government officials say their cities and states must embrace, in order to boost the economy. But what is their track record? Should we really be shooting for the stars, or trying to create jobs one at a time?
Kate Davidson kicks things off Monday with a look at the history of magic bullets (remember AutoWorld in Flint?) Later in the week, Niala Boodhoo tackles small business, and whether big programs actually help companies grow. Dan Bobkoff looks at a subject dear to Cleveland’s heart: health care.
We’ll also look at whether the race to build casinos and battery plants is actually having the economic impact that mayors and governors hope.
Find our reports on Michigan Radio, WBEZ Chicago and ideastream Cleveland. And check back here for special features related to our Magic Bullets series.
Contribute to our coverage: What are past magic bullet ideas that fell flat?
