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Podcast title	Stories of the Week \| NewsHour with Jim Lehrer Podcast \| PBS
Website URL	http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rs...
Description	Highlights from the NewsHour with Jim Lehrer offers the most interesting interviews, reports and discussions from the past week. Updated each Friday.
Updated	Thu, 08 Jan 2009 15:46:58 EST
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Category	News & Politics Arts & Entertainment Business Politics
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1. Automakers Look to White House to Revive Bailout Hopes http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rs... download (audio/mpeg, 8.28Mb) Description: The White House said Friday it may use funds from the $700 billion financial bailout package to aid struggling U.S. automakers after the Senate rejected a rescue plan. Analysts discuss the debate over the bailout.
2. Despite Growing Audience, NPR Cuts Programming, Staff Amid Economic Troubles http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rs... download (audio/mpeg, 2.77Mb) Description: National Public Radio announced Wednesday that it will cancel two programs and lay off 64 staff members -- its first staff cuts in 25 years. Ellen Weiss, NPR's senior vice president for news, discusses the cuts and the recession's worsening effects on the media.
3. Zimbabwe's Cholera Crisis Spurs New Calls for Mugabe to Step Down http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rs... download (audio/mpeg, 2.85Mb) Description: In the wake of Zimbabwe's cholera outbreak, worsening food shortages and political unrest, some international leaders are urging embattled President Robert Mugabe to step down. An analyst provides an update on the situation.
4. Michigan Autoworkers Face Uncertain Future http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rs... download (audio/mpeg, 3.33Mb) Description: Prospects for extending a federal rescue package to Detroit's Big Three automakers remain unclear after a congressional effort stalled until December. Paul Solman speaks with autoworkers about how the crisis is affecting them.
5. French Finance Minister Reflects on Economic Crisis http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rs... download (audio/mpeg, 4.54Mb) Description: Despite the deepening global financial crisis, France experienced a slight uptick in economic growth during the third quarter. French Finance Minister Christine Lagarde describes her country's situation in an interview with Margaret Warner.
6. Stock Market Swings Fuel Rethinking of Retirement Plans http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rs... download (audio/mpeg, 5.46Mb) Description: U.S. stocks plunged again Thursday to five-year lows, fueling new concerns of retirement savings and 401(k) plans. Economic analysts mull the risks of stock market investment and challenges to saving for retirement.
7. Iraqi Lawmakers Evaluate Long-awaited U.S. Security Deal http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rs... download (audio/mpeg, 3.77Mb) Description: Iraqi lawmakers began debate Monday over a security agreement that will allow U.S. forces to remain in the country until the end of 2011. Analysts discuss the plan's details and remaining obstacles to its approval.
8. Infrastructure Success in Boston Raises Prospect of Future Urban Spending http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rs... download (audio/mpeg, 3.66Mb) Description: The success of Boston's Big Dig infrastructure program raises the prospect of future large state expenditures on similar programs. A fiscal policy analyst and urban planner lay out their respective positions on the benefit of such an investment.
9. Boston's Big Dig Shirks Prior Notions of State Spending on Transportation http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rs... download (audio/mpeg, 2.69Mb) Description: In the final segment of a series investigating the health of the nation's infrastructure, Ray Suarez reports on Boston's Big Dig -- the most expensive single highway project in the U.S. that eventually cost more than $14.6 billion.
10. Chicago Airport Faces Serious Growing Pains http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rs... download (audio/mpeg, 3.41Mb) Description: Ray Suarez examines Chicago O'Hare Airport's battle to increase its capacity and problems with the entire air traffic system.
11. Southern California Hit Hard by Home Foreclosures http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rs... download (audio/mpeg, 2.63Mb) Description: Vacant homes dot new developments in Southern California's Riverside County, which has been plagued by record foreclosure numbers. In an excerpt of KCET Los Angeles program SoCal Connected, correspondent Lisa Ling examines the impact of the crisis - including a company that removes belongings from foreclosed homes.
12. Greenspan Admits 'Flaw' to Congress, Predicts More Economic Problems http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rs... download (audio/mpeg, 6.90Mb) Description: Former Fed Chair Alan Greenspan told Congress Thursday the economic crisis unveiled "a flaw" in his view of world markets. Economic analysts discuss his testimony and legacy.
13. Population Growth Burdens Roads, Schools and State Programs http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rs... download (audio/mpeg, 3.79Mb) Description: Amid explosive population growth, Arizona tackles the traditional problems of urban sprawl as it tries to create a new model for livable communities. Ray Suarez reports on the Valley of the Sun's transition in the face of growing infrastructure demands.
14. Increased Decay Strains Budget-strapped New Orleans Port http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rs... download (audio/mpeg, 3.42Mb) Description: Even before Hurricane Katrina, the structural flaws of the port of New Orleans, combined with increased shipping volume, strained the infrastructure resource. Ray Suarez examines the port's struggle to fund improvements and keep up with its competition.
15. Aging Bridges Among Country's Infrastructure Woes http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rs... download (audio/mpeg, 3.23Mb) Description: As the economic crisis continues, a similar crisis looms in the country's aging infrastructure. In the first of a series of reports, Ray Suarez takes a look at Pennsylvania's bridge problem and how it may impact future economic recovery efforts.
16. Global Stock Sell-Off Stirs New Fears of Recession http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rs... download (audio/mpeg, 12.24Mb) Description: One year after the Down Jones industrial average peaked above 14,000 points, it closed Friday below 8,500 amid a global financial slump. Economic analysts and reporters give insight on the latest Wall Street woes.
17. Presidential Candidates Focus on Hotly Contested Swing States http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rs... download (audio/mpeg, 5.06Mb) Description: As the presidential race marches into its final weeks, the campaigns are employing a shifting set of strategies to appeal to voters in battleground states. Local political reporters discuss the campaign ground games in their states.
18. Candidates Spar Over Economy, Attempt to Calm Voters http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rs... download (audio/mpeg, 1.81Mb) Description: After the second presidential debate in Nashville, Tenn., the candidates rejoined the campaign trail where Sen. John McCain and Gov. Sarah Palin assailed the platform of Sen. Barack Obama, while the Democrat and his running mate Sen. Joe Biden sought to calm anxious voters. Kwame Holman reports on the race's latest.
19. Obama Meets Setbacks With Mix of Resilience, Caution http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rs... download (audio/mpeg, 0.01Mb) Description: In the final report in a series focusing on the presidential candidates' governing styles, advisers and colleagues of Sen. Barack Obama detail how he has managed to overcome adversity during his life and career.
20. Throughout Military and Political Careers, McCain Tested by Adversity http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rs... download (audio/mpeg, 4.57Mb) Description: During his years of military service and in Congress, Sen. John McCain has faced many personally challenging moments. The GOP presidential nominee's closest advisers detail how McCain has dealt with difficult situations during his life.
21. Confidence, Openness Mark Obama's Decision Making Style http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rs... download (audio/mpeg, 5.08Mb) Description: In the second of a series of reports examining the presidential candidates' leadership styles, Margaret Warner talks to colleagues and advisers of Sen. Barack Obama about how his decision making style would translate to the White House.
22. Massive Financial Rescue Faces Skepticism in Congress http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rs... download (audio/mpeg, 5.92Mb) Description: Fed chief Ben Bernanke and Treasury head Henry Paulson answered questions from skeptical members of Congress Tuesday as they pushed their $700 billion bailout plan. Analysts discuss the details of the proposal.
23. McCain Blends Instinct With Political Calculation http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rs... download (audio/mpeg, 5.15Mb) Description: In the first of a series of reports on the leadership qualities of the presidential candidates, Judy Woodruff talks to colleagues of Sen. John McCain about how the GOP hopeful makes decisions and how his governing style would translate in the White House.
24. Uncertainty Hits Wall Street After Lehman, Merrill Meltdown http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rs... download (audio/mpeg, 5.47Mb) Description: The demise of Lehman Brothers, Merrill Lynch's $50 billion buyout and concerns about AIG caused a Wall Street panic Monday. Economic analysts give insight on the causes and implications of the financial crisis.
25. Political Watchers Answered Your Questions on Battleground Virginia http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rs... download (audio/mpeg, 10.95Mb) Description: With the presidential election in full swing, the candidates are reaching out to voters in key battleground states -- including in Virginia, long considered a GOP stronghold. Two experts answered your questions on political changes in Virginia and its role in the election.
26. Scientists Celebrate Breakthrough With Particle Collider http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rs... download (audio/mpeg, 2.64Mb) Description: In an effort to understand some of the basic tenets of physics, scientists and engineers fired a beam of protons around a 17-mile tunnel Wednesday -- a successful first run for the world's most powerful particle accelerator. Brian Greene, host of the PBS series "Elegant Universe," explains the feat.
27. Scientists Track Source of Salmonella Outbreak Mystery http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rs... download (audio/mpeg, 3.11Mb) Description: A salmonella outbreak in May sparked a lengthy investigation that first called tomato crops the culprits, causing farmers to lose $100 million, and later found the true source to be Mexican peppers. Tom Bearden reports on the salmonella probe.
28. Years After Anthrax Attacks, Bioterrorism Threat Still Looms http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rs... download (audio/mpeg, 5.23Mb) Description: As the probe into the 2001 anthrax attacks comes to a close, the country still faces challenges preventing and responding to bioterrorism attacks. Experts assess U.S. preparedness.
29. Black Community in Washington, D.C., Struggles With HIV/AIDS Rates http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rs... download (audio/mpeg, 3.71Mb) Description: The rate of HIV/AIDS infections in the U.S. has drawn new attention this week at the International AIDS Conference. Betty Ann Bowser examines the prevalance of AIDS among the African-American community in Washington, D.C.
30. China Rolls Out Security Crackdown Ahead of Olympics http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rs... download (audio/mpeg, 4.61Mb) Description: In preparation for the Olympics, China has mobilized thousands of police and military and enacted unusual security masures to protect Beijing during the Games. Analysts examine how Beijing has sought to hone its image and tighten its security.