Today ECRI's Lakshman Achuthan will appear on the following shows to discuss the recession end date and cyclical outlook.

1:00 PM: CNN's News Room with Ali Velshi.

2:00 PM: CNN's News Room with Ali Velshi.

4:30 PM: WNYC Radio's All Things Considered.

6:30 PM: CBS Evening News with Katie Couric.

7:30 PM: Bloomberg TV'sFirst Up.

All times eastern.