National Growing Gas Crisis In Southeastern United States September 30, 2008 • Hurricanes Gustav and Ike ravaged the off-shore drilling stations in the Gulf of Mexico, seriously hurting pumping ability and supply networks. Consumers in some states are now facing general gasoline shortages and long lines at the pump. Listen to this 'Talk of the Nation' topic Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/95217491/95217701" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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The Color of Money Amid Turmoil, What To Do With Your Money September 30, 2008 • The financial crisis has left many people wondering what to do with their money. Our personal finance contributor offers tips on how to proceed and invites you to send your financial questions. Amid Turmoil, What To Do With Your Money Listen · 3:39 3:39 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/95212382/95212362" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Opinion Financial Turmoil Grips World Markets No Rescue? Economists Explore What's Next September 30, 2008 • Economists who have been watching the $700 billion bailout legislation play out in Congress say the package had some shortcomings that became hurdles to its passage in the House. As political leaders ponder what to do next, here's a look at what some economists think lies ahead.
Money Coach Tells How To Avoid Personal Need For 'Bailout' September 30, 2008 • The shaky financial picture has everyone thinking about their own personal predicament, wondering what to do to make sure their budgets and financial plans are in place. Money coach Alvin Hall gives advice on personal bailouts, and ways to handle them. Money Coach Tells How To Avoid Personal Need For 'Bailout' Listen · 5:59 5:59 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/95207123/95207117" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Economy Obama Suggests Expanding Deposit Insurance September 30, 2008 • Senator Barack Obama has proposed a fix to the bailout legislation. He wants to expand federal deposit insurance for families and small businesses. Currently bank deposits are insured up to $100,000. His plan would more than double that limit to $250,000. Obama Suggests Expanding Deposit Insurance Listen · 1:05 1:05 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/95206182/95206181" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Costs, Compromises Of Economic Bailout Plan September 29, 2008 • For more details on the Wall Street bailout plan and how it might impact your bottom line, Farai Chideya talks with economist and regular contributor Julianne Malveaux. Costs, Compromises Of Economic Bailout Plan Listen · 7:23 7:23 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/95174898/95174891" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Economy Longtime D.C. Homeowner Fights Foreclosure September 28, 2008 • Eunice Winchester enlisted the help of the AARP to prevent a foreclosure on the home she has lived in for two decades. Winchester tells host Liane Hansen about her emotional trauma. Longtime D.C. Homeowner Fights Foreclosure Listen · 4:57 4:57 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/95142889/95143129" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Economy Congress Closes In On Bailout Compromise September 27, 2008 • House and Senate leaders gathered behind closed doors Saturday in an attempt to iron out details of a $700 billion bailout for the financial services industry. Congress Closes In On Bailout Compromise Listen · 3:29 3:29 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/95135024/95135012" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Financial Turmoil Grips World Markets Lawmakers Lurch Toward Accord On Bailout Plan September 26, 2008 • President Bush pushes for consensus; GOP lawmakers balk at $700 billion figure; but leaders promise a deal.
Financial Turmoil Grips World Markets Republican Revolt Spiked Bailout Deal September 26, 2008 • President Bush is urging Congress to pass a bailout for Wall Street, and congressional negotiators are back at the table. Republican opposition derailed a deal that appeared to be in the works on Thursday. Republican Revolt Spiked Bailout Deal Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/95090058/95090046" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Economy Silicon Valley Worried About Wall Street September 26, 2008 • Entrepreneurs in Silicon Valley are nervous about the turmoil on Wall Street. They're concerned it might affect their ability to raise money for their startups in the coming months. So, some are making belt-tightening measures and bracing for a hard year ahead. Silicon Valley Worried About Wall Street Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/95076204/95076156" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Financial Turmoil Grips World Markets JPMorgan Chase Buys Washington Mutual September 26, 2008 • The federal government seized Washington Mutual on Thursday in the largest federal bank failure in U.S. history. The assets of the nation's largest savings and loan were sold to JPMorgan Chase for nearly $2 billion. The deal averts taxpayers receiving a bill for the rescue of another failing institution. JPMorgan Chase Buys Washington Mutual Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/95076157/95076139" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Opinion StoryCorps The Human Computer And The Cat Chauffeur September 26, 2008 • Andrew Vollo is a New York City cab driver who has made it his mission to interview as many other cabbies as he can, recording their memories for the StoryCorps oral history project. Recently, Vollo spoke with Oleg Roitman and Jerry Tierstein about their experiences driving passengers around New York.
Opinion National Bailout Criticized Across The Political Spectrum September 25, 2008 • Around the country people are talking about the Wall Street bailout. Rallies are planned in some cities against the proposal, as John McCain and Barack Obama meet in Washington with President Bush to help work out a solution. Listen to this 'Talk of the Nation' topic Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/95005413/95045169" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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World Liberia's President On U.S. Financial Crisis, '08 Elections September 25, 2008 • Leaders from around the world are in New York for the annual United Nations General Assembly. Liberian President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf talks about the financial crisis in the U.S., South Africa's new president and her work to stop poverty and corruption in Liberia. Liberia's President On U.S. Financial Crisis, '08 Elections Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/95030245/95030240" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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