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Podcast title	Newsmaker Interviews \| NewsHour with Jim Lehrer Podcast \| PBS
Website URL	http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rs...
Description	The best of the in-depth interviews between the NewsHour and key domestic and international leaders.
Updated	Thu, 04 Dec 2008 10:11:22 EST
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Category	News & Politics Politics International Public Radio
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1. Ford CEO Promises Shift to Smaller Cars, Greater Efficiency if Industry Survives http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rs... download (audio/mpeg, 5.01Mb) Description: By the week's end, lawmakers will review business plans submitted Tuesday by Detroit's Big Three. Ford CEO Alan Mulally explains his auto company's proposal to avoid bankruptcy.
2. GM CEO Defends Auto Industry's Bid for Government Aid http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rs... download (audio/mpeg, 6.32Mb) Description: Auto industry executives testified before Congress Wednesday, asking lawmakers to provide aid to the struggling companies and responding to criticisms of poor management. General Motors' CEO Rick Wagoner discusses the industry's crisis and his company's case for government help.
3. Paulson Defends Federal Financial Rescue Effort http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rs... download (audio/mpeg, 7.98Mb) Description: Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson defended the changes made to the $700 billion rescue plan aimed at helping consumers. He told the NewsHour he never expected it to lead to a quick recovery of bank lending.
4. Obama Transition Team Focused on Review, Quality Recruitment http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rs... download (audio/mpeg, 4.18Mb) Description: Valerie Jarrett, a co-chair of President-elect Barack Obama's transition team, details how plans are unfolding to name a new Cabinet and shape the policy priorities of a new administration.
5. U.S. Economist Krugman Wins Nobel Prize in Economics http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rs... download (audio/mpeg, 3.21Mb) Description: The last of six 2008 Nobel Prizes was awarded Monday to Princeton University professor and New York Times columnist Paul Krugman for his research on free trade and globalization. Krugman discusses his research and theories with Jim Lehrer.
6. Mark Warner Previews DNC Keynote Address http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rs... download (audio/mpeg, 2.74Mb) Description: Judy Woodruff speaks with former Virginia Gov. Mark Warner about how he plans to lay out the case for the Democratic presidential bid during Tuesday's keynote address at the DNC convention and his views on the election fight over the battleground state of Virginia.
7. Michelle Obama Addresses the DNC Convention http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rs... download (audio/mpeg, 0.00Mb) Description: Michelle Obama addressed the opening night of the Democratic convention in Denver Monday with a speech focusing on her personal story and praising the leadership values of her husband, Sen. Barack Obama. Following is a transcript of her speech, as prepared for delivery.
8. President Carter Mulls Historical Significance of Barack Obama http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rs... download (audio/mpeg, 3.48Mb) Description: President Jimmy Carter sits down with Jim Lehrer, Mark Shields and David Brooks to reflect on the race for the White House, Sen. Barack Obama's candidacy, and the historical significance of the moment.
9. Regional Security Tops Pakistani Prime Minister's Agenda http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rs... download (audio/mpeg, 3.40Mb) Description: After a U.S. air strike killed a possible al-Qaida operative in Pakistan's tribal belt Monday, Pakistani Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani discusses the complexities of securing his country's border with Afghanistan.
10. Adm. Mullen: Iraq War Affects Deployment in Afghanistan http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rs... download (audio/mpeg, 5.62Mb) Description: Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Adm. Mike Mullen, whose words have been parsed over the past weeks as the presidential campaign focuses on foreign policy, discusses the success of the surge and his opinion that troops would have to be withdrawn from Iraq before added to Afghanistan in a significant way.
11. Fannie Mae CEO Defends Mortgage Giant's Stability http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rs... download (audio/mpeg, 4.02Mb) Description: Fannie Mae CEO Daniel Mudd reacts to questions about the stability of the mortgage-lending giant after the government took steps earlier this week to back Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac in order to maintain stability and confidence in U.S. financial markets.
12. Obama Calls for U.S. Military to Renew Focus on Afghanistan http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rs... download (audio/mpeg, 6.14Mb) Description: In an interview with the NewsHour's Gwen Ifill, Sen. Barack Obama calls for the U.S. to dramatically scale down in military effort in Iraq and, instead, focus more forces on the deteriorating situation in Afghanistan.
13. Colombian Defense Chief Describes Risks, Planning for Hostage Rescue http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rs... download (audio/mpeg, 5.30Mb) Description: Following the dramatic rescue of fifteen hostages in Columbia by government forces, some held by rebels for years, Colombian Defense Minister Juan Manuel Santos describes events and planning leading up to the rescue effort.
14. G8 Leaders Urged to Turn Attention to Food Crisis http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rs... download (audio/mpeg, 3.27Mb) Description: Ahead of the Group of Eight summit in Japan next week, World Bank President Robert Zoellick is calling on world leaders to renew their focus on the global food crisis what efforts to address food shortages as commodities' values escalate.
15. Minority Leader Boehner Details War Funding Moves, Energy Policy Debate http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rs... download (audio/mpeg, 4.43Mb) Description: Lawmakers met Thursday to debate funding allocations for the Iraq and Afghan wars, while continuing to mull how to best address soaring gas prices. House Minority Leader John Boehner explains GOP priorities in the House and how Congress has handled its most pressing issues.
16. Annan: World Must Help African Nations Tackle Food Crisis http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rs... download (audio/mpeg, 4.06Mb) Description: Fuel costs and supply shortages have caused a spike in food prices across Africa -- prompting calls for an agricultural revolution on the continent. Former U.N. chief Kofi Annan discusses efforts to address the crisis.
17. Pelosi Predicts Democrats Will Have Nominee in June http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rs... download (audio/mpeg, 5.35Mb) Description: With the race for the Democratic nomination reaching the home stretch and continued clashes between the president and Congress, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi assesses the fight between Sens. Obama and Clinton, the racial, economic and gender divisions in the party, and the Democrats' legislative battle to end the war Iraq.
18. U.N. Chief Details Diplomatic Efforts on Myanmar Crisis http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rs... download (audio/mpeg, 3.54Mb) Description: Two major natural disasters have hit Myanmar and China in as many weeks. U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon discusses the two crises, and diplomatic efforts to get the Myanmar government to quicken its pace of allowing in foreign assistance.
19. Rubin: 'Complexity, Uncertainty' Shade Economic Issues http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rs... download (audio/mpeg, 0.00Mb) Description: Robert Rubin, who served as treasury secretary during the Clinton administration and is currently the chairman of the board of directors at Citigroup, evaluates the state of the U.S. economy and the role of government intervention in recent economic troubles.
20. Obama Weighs In on Economy, Looks to Pennsylvania http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rs... download (audio/mpeg, 6.86Mb) Description: In an in-depth interview, Sen. Barack Obama weighs in on the current U.S. economic crisis, the war in Iraq, issues of race and gender and his run for the Democratic presidential nomination. Obama also looks ahead to next month's contest in Pennsylvania against Sen. Hillary Clinton.
21. Clinton Looks to Ohio, Texas for Rebound in Tough Race http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rs... download (audio/mpeg, 7.16Mb) Description: Sen. Hillary Clinton told the NewsHour Wednesday that she remains optimistic about her chances in next week's Texas and Ohio primaries as she battles Sen. Barack Obama for the Democratic nomination. Clinton details her campaign outlook and the prospects for a general election race against presumptive GOP nominee John McCain.
22. Senators Weigh U.S. Policy in South Asia after Visit http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rs... download (audio/mpeg, 5.23Mb) Description: Sens. Joseph Biden, D-Del., and Chuck Hagel, R- Neb., recently traveled to Pakistan, Afghanistan, India and Turkey in an effort to review the state of security and U.S. diplomacy in the critical regions. The lawmakers assess U.S. relations in South Asia and the recent Turkish incursion into northern Iraq.
23. U.S. Envoy Discusses Kosovo Independence Declaration http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rs... download (audio/mpeg, 5.40Mb) Description: Despite pressure from Serbia and Russia, the province of Kosovo declared itself independent from Serbia on Sunday. Ambassador Frank Wisner, the U.S. special envoy to Kosovo, discusses the implications of the Albanian-majority province's declaration of independence.
24. Lenders Sign-on for Plan to Help Prevent Home Foreclosures http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rs... download (audio/mpeg, 3.64Mb) Description: The Bush Administration and six of the nation's largest banks agreed on a plan Tuesday that would delay some home foreclosures by 30 days, allowing lenders to negotiate more affordable terms. Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson discusses the details of the proposal.
25. Mukasey Weighs Waterboarding, Sept. 11 Charges http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rs... download (audio/mpeg, 7.95Mb) Description: After Attorney General Michael Mukasey took charge of the Justice Department, he called for an evaluation of the legalities of the "waterboarding" interrogation tactic. In an interview, Mukasey considers the waterboarding debate, charges against Sept. 11 suspects and the strength of the Justice Department.
26. U.N. Envoy: Darfur Faces New Dangers Amid Chad Unrest http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rs... download (audio/mpeg, 3.86Mb) Description: U.N. special envoy to Darfur Jan Eliasson painted a bleak picture of the war-torn Sudanese region Friday, warning that rebel groups had made only limited progress toward peace talks. In an interview, Eliasson details the latest developments in Darfur and explains how unrest in neighboring Chad may further inflame the crisis.
27. Adm. Fallon Examines Afghan Conflict, Tensions With Iran http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rs... download (audio/mpeg, 5.10Mb) Description: The head of U.S. Central Command, Adm. William Fallon, oversees U.S. military operations in the Middle East, including Iraq, as well as Afghanistan and parts of Asia and Africa. In an interview with Ray Suarez, Adm. Fallon discusses the state of U.S. efforts in these regions and developments in Afghanistan, Pakistan and Iran.
28. Design Flaw Cited in Investigation of Minnesota Bridge Collapse http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rs... download (audio/mpeg, 3.38Mb) Description: The National Transportation Safety Board revealed findings Tuesday from its probe of last year's deadly Minnesota bridge collapse, citing a design flaw with steel "gusset plates" used to build the structure. NTSB chief Mark Rosenker details the agency's investigation.
29. Pakistani Ambassador Durrani: Bhutto Had 'Best Protection Possible' http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rs... download (audio/mpeg, 2.18Mb) Description: Pakistan's Ambassador to the United States Mahmud Ali Durrani reiterated his government's reaction to Thursday's assassination of former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto, calling her death the work of Islamic extremists.