Financial Turmoil Grips World Markets Lawmakers Work To Save Bailout Plan; Dow Rallies September 30, 2008 • Lawmakers are tinkering at the edges of their $700 billion financial rescue plan in a bid to win over reluctant Republicans without losing Democratic supporters in the process. The Dow closed up 490 points.
Politics What's Next In The Rescue Plan? September 30, 2008 • Sen. Judd Gregg (R-NH), one of the key Republican negotiators on the financial rescue bill that failed Monday, says the same measure needs to be voted on and approved. "We don't have too many options here," he says. Gregg says the House vote was "unfortunate," adding it aggravated the situation dramatically. What's Next In The Rescue Plan? Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/95222973/95222930" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Rural New Jersey Tackles Wild Hogs September 30, 2008 • Rural parts of New Jersey are having trouble with wild hogs. The feral pigs root up lawns and golf courses. Biologists are trying to trap the feral pigs so they won't spread disease to livestock and want to contain the wild hogs' population. Rural New Jersey Tackles Wild Hogs Listen · 3:48 3:48 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/95222951/95222923" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Economy Rescue Plan Failed Despite Leaders' Urging September 30, 2008 • The failure of the bailout plan came as a surprise, in part, because so many leaders said they were backing it. President Bush, the two presidential candidates and the leaders of both parties in the House all backed it and failed. Rescue Plan Failed Despite Leaders' Urging Listen · 3:28 3:28 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/95222942/95222920" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Politics Congress Weighs Next Move On Financial Bailout September 30, 2008 • Senators promised that lawmakers would indeed be back with a bill later this week after they tweak it to pick up more support. Congress Weighs Next Move On Financial Bailout Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/95222970/95222929" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Amid Foreclosures, A Rise In Homeless Students September 30, 2008 • The foreclosure crisis and the economic slowdown are leading to a big jump in the number of students who are homeless. Educators say they are now seeing many families who once had the means to own a house becoming homeless for the first time. Amid Foreclosures, A Rise In Homeless Students Listen · 3:48 3:48 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/95222948/95222922" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Growing Gas Crisis In Southeastern United States September 30, 2008 • Hurricanes Gustav and Ike ravaged the off-shore drilling stations in the Gulf of Mexico, seriously hurting pumping ability and supply networks. Consumers in some states are now facing general gasoline shortages and long lines at the pump. Listen to this 'Talk of the Nation' topic Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/95217491/95217701" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Opinion From Our Listeners Letters: Bailout, Wall Street's Guilt, Palin's Candidacy September 30, 2008 • Listeners comment on the failed bailout, whether or not Wall Street would have gotten into such trouble without help from the rest of us and Sarah Palin's potential harm to McCain. Letters: Bailout, Wall Street's Guilt, Palin's Candidacy Listen · 3:23 3:23 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/95216432/95217189" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Letters: Bailout, Wall Street's Guilt, Palin's Candidacy Listen · 3:23 3:23 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/95216432/95217189" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Essay Finding A Hero Amid Fading Memories September 30, 2008 • In 1938, Nicholas Winton was set to go on a ski vacation when a friend called and asked him to help Jewish children flee the Nazis. The young stockbroker saved 660 children, including the mother and aunts of NPR reporter Kim Masters. Masters visits the 99-year-old Winton, who offers a lesson on memory. Finding A Hero Amid Fading Memories Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/95111848/95633582" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Opinion Economy Bailout Pits Free-Market Against Gov't Regulation September 30, 2008 • While politicians blame each other for the House's rejection of the $700 billion bailout bill, some economists warn that if the bill had passed, it would have signaled the end of the "free market" structure in the United States. Listen to this 'Talk of the Nation' topic Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/95215972/95217099" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Financial Turmoil Grips World Markets Should Constituents Matter On "Legacy" Votes? September 30, 2008 • Rep. Christopher Shays was the sole Republican from Connecticut to vote in favor of the failed bailout bill — even after his constituents came out in force against the legislation. Shays explains why he believes the solution can't be focused on pleasing voters. Should Constituents Matter On "Legacy" Votes? Listen · 4:12 4:12 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/95212375/95212360" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Opinion Diversions How To Be The Ultimate Taskmaster September 30, 2008 • Modern life has left some of us suffering from a fear of idleness. For these souls, even a few seconds without some activity is a source of dread and anxiety. What ever will I do while wait for that Web site to load? Jennifer Sharpe has found a way to fill those tiny time vacuums. How To Be The Ultimate Taskmaster Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/95212407/95212368" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Financial Turmoil Grips World Markets Ben Bernanke: Calm Leader Or Timid Intellectual? September 30, 2008 • Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke has a huge task weighing on his shoulders. His supporters praise his calm demeaner, while critics say he's been too slow to act. Is he the right man for the job? We examine the mind, personality and resume of this Depression-obsessed economist. Ben Bernanke: Calm Leader Or Timid Intellectual? Listen · 4:51 4:51 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/95212393/95212364" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Marketplace Report Las Vegas Hit Worst By Falling Home Prices September 30, 2008 • Home prices tumbled at 16.3 percent, the sharpest annual rate ever in July. Las Vegas was hit worst with prices plunging nearly 30 percent. Las Vegas Hit Worst By Falling Home Prices Listen · 3:09 3:09 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/95212396/95212365" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Tom Wolfe On 'Masters Of The Universe' September 30, 2008 • What happened to the ambitious young people who took Wall Street by storm in the 80s and helped usher in an era of greed and prosperity? Two words: hedge funds. Author Tom Wolfe, who has written extensively about this group, discusses how they are faring now, amid the economic turmoil. Tom Wolfe On 'Masters Of The Universe' Listen · 4:00 4:00 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/95212385/95212363" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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