Week In Review With Daniel Schorr February 28, 2009 • This week President Barack Obama made his first major speech to a joint session of Congress. He also laid out a $3.6 trillion budget proposal and a plan to withdraw most combat forces in Iraq by August 2010. Meanwhile, Pakistan's government offered a peace deal to Taliban militants in the country's Swat Valley, and Mexico is reeling from escalating drug violence. Week In Review With Daniel Schorr Listen Transcript Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/101298508/101298489" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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President Obama Proposes 'Radical' Spending Plan February 27, 2009 • Yesterday, President Obama proposed a spending plan for the upcoming fiscal year that exceeds $3.5 trillion. NPR Political Editor Ken Rudin explains why the budget is so expensive and how Congress is expected to react. President Obama Proposes 'Radical' Spending Plan Listen Transcript Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/101240374/101240368" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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President Obama's Ambitious Agenda Takes Off February 27, 2009 • On this week's Reporters' Roundtable, President Obama laid out the country's challenges to Congress, and unveiled his budget and healthcare plans. Also, several top Senate Democrats expressed concerns over Obama's plan to keep as many as 50,000 troops in Iraq. Joining Tony Cox to discuss these topics are Charisse Jones and Erin Aubry Kaplan. President Obama's Ambitious Agenda Takes Off Listen Transcript Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/101260353/101260348" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Roundtable: Steele's GOP Makeover February 25, 2009 • Is the GOP headed for a "hip hop" makeover? New RNC Chair Michael Steele thinks so. Plus, our bloggers weigh in on the latest developments resulting from the alleged altercation between singers Chris Brown and Rihanna. Tony Cox talks with Brandon Whitney, Marc Lamont Hill, and Carmen Van Kerckhove. Roundtable: Steele's GOP Makeover Listen · 13:53 13:53 Transcript Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/101158344/101157176" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Black Colleges Struggle Despite Endowments February 23, 2009 • On today's bloggers' roundtable, historically black colleges are being hit hard during the recession, and many people are questioning whether the investment in higher education is worthwhile. Plus, the roundtable chats about the Academy Awards. Tony Cox talks to Shaun King, Sharon Toomer, and Anthony Bradley. Black Colleges Struggle Despite Endowments Listen · 16:34 16:34 Transcript Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/101055525/101055515" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Week In Review With Daniel Schorr February 21, 2009 • This week, President Obama signed his stimulus package and got to work promoting his plan to stem the tide of home foreclosures around the country. Obama also took his first international trip as president, going to Canada. Meanwhile, California closed a $42 billion gap in its state budget, and the leader of Israel's right-wing Likud party was asked to form a coalition government. Week In Review With Daniel Schorr Listen Transcript Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/100961315/100961283" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Racist? Political Cartoon Causes An Uproar February 20, 2009 • On this week's Reporters' Roundtable, a New York Post cartoon sparks controversy over race and President Barack Obama makes his first international trip as president to Canada. For more on the week's headlines, Tony Cox is joined by Jerome Vaughn, and Corey Dade. Racist? Political Cartoon Causes An Uproar Listen Transcript Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/100928058/100928055" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Roundtable: Burris Fights New Controversy February 18, 2009 • On today's bloggers' roundtable: Illinois Senator Roland Burris goes on the defensive, fighting calls for his resignation. Plus, will the so-called "Obama Effect" increase diversity in television and film? Joining in the conversation are Jay Anderson, Baratunde Thurston, and Sophia Nelson. Roundtable: Burris Fights New Controversy Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/100818377/100818364" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Week In Review With Daniel Schorr February 14, 2009 • This week Congress worked on a number of compromises to try to pass the multibilion-dollar stimulus package and get it to President Obama's desk soon. Meanwhile, the Obama administration lost another Cabinet nominee — this one citing "irresolvable conflicts." In other news, a peanut company filed for bankruptcy. Week In Review With Daniel Schorr Listen Transcript Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/100714482/100714450" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Roundtable: Unemployment Rate Slightly Dips February 13, 2009 • The newest unemployment numbers show first-time unemployment claims dipped slightly last week, but the jobless rate is still the highest in almost 30 years. Plus, President Barack Obama's second pick for Commerce Secretary bows out of the job. Roundtable: Unemployment Rate Slightly Dips Listen Transcript Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/100677023/100677016" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Middle East Reporter's Notebook: Iran February 12, 2009 • Morning Edition host Steve Inskeep has just returned from a reporting trip to Iran. He discusses what he learned about how Iranians view their own country and what it was like reporting on the 30th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution. Reporter's Notebook: Iran Listen Transcript Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/100635126/100635120" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Politics Political Junkie: Stimulus Bill, Prime-Time Obama February 11, 2009 • Congress and the White House are moving closer to a final deal on the stimulus package. Ken Rudin talks about what that could mean and more, including President Obama's prime-time news conference Monday. Rep. John Dingell (D-MI) talks about becoming the longest-serving representative ever. Political Junkie: Stimulus Bill, Prime-Time Obama Listen Transcript Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/100585045/100585042" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Roundtable: Obama Creates Faith-Based Office February 11, 2009 • Up for debate on today's bloggers' roundtable: Former President George W. Bush championed faith-based initiatives supported by federal dollars. But does President Obama have the same perspective? His first decision on the matter suggests he might. Roundtable: Obama Creates Faith-Based Office Listen Transcript Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/100587935/100587925" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Politics How To Gauge Whether The Stimulus Is Working February 11, 2009 • President Obama has said job creation will be the ultimate measure of whether his $800 billion-plus stimulus package, nearing approval on Capitol Hill, is working. But just raising the question of benchmarks opens the door to a contentious debate.
Economy Q&A: U.S. Lays Groundwork For New Bank Rescue February 10, 2009 • Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner outlined the administration's new financial bailout plan on Tuesday. Here, a look at how the government plans to restore the flow of credit, improve loans to consumers and businesses and wean banks off public financial assistance.