Weekend Edition Saturday
Listen to this week's show · Sept. 6-12, 2008
Government Plans To Rescue Fannie, Freddie
The government is preparing to takeover mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, according to reports in The Wall Street Journal and The New York Times on Saturday. An announcement could come as early as this weekend.
Tracing A Father's Steps On China's Long March
Diane Zhang treks along the epic route to learn more about her father, a Red Army officer.
Two Soul Men, Reunited For The First Time
Steve Cropper and Felix Cavaliere finally team up after running in the same circles for decades.Web Extra:Hear the Music
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