Tom Hudson
Senior Economics Editor and Special CorrespondentTom Hudson is WLRN's Senior Economics Editor and Special Correspondent.
Hudson's extensive reporting on South Florida's economy has taken him from the waters of Florida Bay to the depths of the PortMiami tunnel (and countless offices and conference rooms). He has interviewed bartenders and bankers, caregivers and CEOs to report on the people behind economic statistics.
He began his business reporting career in March 2000, just weeks after the dot-com bubble burst. He has reported from the trading floors of the CME, Chicago Board Options Exchange, NASDAQ and New York Stock Exchange. He previously served as Vice President of News at WLRN when he created and hosted The Sunshine Economy for 10 years. He was managing editor and co-anchor of Nightly Business Report on PBS.
Hudson is married with two sons and advises every bicycle rider to always wear their helmet.
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Condominium sales increased in February as prices and mortgage rates fell. $1 million-plus sales also buoyed the market before the war-induced uncertainty sent borrowing rates up. -
Broward County-based Spirit Airlines has a deal with most of its lenders to emerge from its second bankruptcy in less than a year. It pins its hopes on flying fewer planes to return to operating profitability in 2027. -
Drivers have experienced historic sticker shock as they've filled up their tanks since the U.S. and Israel began military action against Iran. Floridians have paid higher prices in the past, but rarely have experienced such sudden price hikes. The same goes for gas station owners. -
Brightline's ridership has been growing, but its financial health has been deteriorating as it has had a tough time raising fares. One credit ratings agency now expects it will have to restructure its outstanding debt sooner than expected just a few months ago. -
David Zambrana becomes the CEO of one of the largest public health systems in the country. He sees Jackson Health expanding its footprint well beyond its traditional hospital services. -
South Floridians are not paying record prices for gasoline, but the cost of a fill up has risen 25% in less than a month. That sharp jump may dent consumer spending and help send mortgage rates up. -
Florida lawmakers have yet to agree on a proposed constitutional amendment to cut or get rid of most property taxes, but the state’s largest public hospital warns such cuts would be tough to overcome.
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After a career in global insurance, Dame Susan Langley is the Lady Mayor of London, heading up the oldest democratically elected local governments in the world. It is a one-year position representing the financial heart of London. She spoke with WLRN about the cost of global insurance and international trade. -
Regional tourism was softening as 2025 came to to end. The new year appears to have started off with renewed interest by visitors to come to South Florida. And they're paying up to stay overnight, especially in Miami-Dade County. -
Brightline experienced a jump in South Florida passengers in January, attracted by lower fares. Long distance ridership was down slightly as average fares rose. It shows the price sensitivity of passengers as Brightline works to accelerate its business and shore up its finances. -
Broward County's condo market was the weakest in the region in January with sales down, prices falling and inventory growing. Palm Beach County's condo sales jumped to begin the year while they held even in Miami-Dade. -
Palantir Technologies has been an Wall St. darling as it's grown substantially thanks to its data analytics software used by corporate America and the U.S. government, including ICE. The work also has attracted protests.
