March 20, 2009
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Politics
Obama Sells Econ Plan During California Tour()
March 20, 2009 President Obama swept through California this week, fielding questions during two town hall meetings and sitting down with Tonight Show host Jay Leno. NPR senior Washington editor Ron Elving recaps the president's trip and offers an update on the latest fallout over the AIG bonus controversy.
Analysis
Roundtable: AIG Scandal Sparks Blame Game()
March 20, 2009 The AIG bonus controversy is shaping up to be the first big firestorm for the Obama administration, as the president vows to "fix the system and culture that made this possible." Plus, the hype surrounding the death of the newspaper industry is quickly becoming reality. For more, Tony Cox speaks with Jerome Vaughn and Marcus Mabry.
Interviews
Sharing The Little-Known Story Of Allensworth()
March 20, 2009 News & Notes editor Sasa Woodruff recalls one of her favorite segments, which focused on the 100th anniversary of Allensworth, Calif. The town was the first in the state to be funded and founded solely by African Americans.
