November 26, 2008
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Expanded bailout plan aims to help out little guys
By
John Hockenberry,
Noel King
Guest:
Mike Menzies
Wednesday, November 26 2008
Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson has announced a new $800 billion rescue plan that includes a commitment of $200 billion to increase the availability of student loans, auto loans and credit cards. Are small and mid-level banks finally getting a bailout of their own? The Takeaway talks to Mike Menzies, President and CEO of Easton Bank and Trust in Easton, Maryland.
"The marketplace has stopped buying those pools of loans. It's constipated."
—Mike Menzies discusses the strength of community banks
—Mike Menzies discusses the strength of community banks
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Secretary Robert Gates to stay on at Defense
By
John Hockenberry
Guest:
Robert Watson
Wednesday, November 26 2008
"There was a sigh of relief when he was appointed to take over from Donald Rumsfeld two years ago and he's made a lot of friends."
—Robert Watson on Gates staying on at Defense
—Robert Watson on Gates staying on at Defense
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Survey shows concern over climate change trumps economic crisis
By
John Hockenberry
Guest:
Richard Black
Wednesday, November 26 2008
"Over 40% of the people polled said that climate change was a more pressing issue than the global financial crisis."
—Richard Black, discussing a global poll on climate change
—Richard Black, discussing a global poll on climate change
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For veterans, virtual reality treatment addresses very real trauma
By
John Hockenberry,
Chelsea Merz
Guest:
Dr. Michael Kramer
Wednesday, November 26 2008
"It's a very challenging treatment. It's designed to raise stress levels. It's designed to do it in a controlled, therapeutic way, so that the trauma survivor can feel that they can manage the strong emotions that come with the memory."
—Dr. Michael Kramer on using virtual reality to treat PTSD
—Dr. Michael Kramer on using virtual reality to treat PTSD
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President-elect Obama plans to keep Gates heading Defense
By
John Hockenberry,
Jesse Baker
Guest:
Peter Baker
Wednesday, November 26 2008
While President-elect Obama does not plan to officially unveil his national security team until after Thanksgiving, one thing seems pretty clear among Washington insiders: Defense Secretary Robert Gates is not going anywhere. For the first time, a Pentagon commander will be asked to keep his post during a transition between presidents of two different parties. The Takeaway talks to Peter Baker ("Obama Plans to Retain Gates at Defense Department " [New York Times]) about Obama’s decision.
"You can look at this as deferring any significant changes at the Pentagon until he's got the economy more fully in gear."
—Peter Baker on Gates staying on at Defense
—Peter Baker on Gates staying on at Defense
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Thai army leaders call for new elections as protestors occupy airport
By
John Hockenberry
Guest:
David Jimenez
Wednesday, November 26 2008
"The maximum people they have to managed to take to the streets is 10,000. With that amount of people they have managed to shut down the government, take the airport, and, as you say, the heart of government."
—David Jimenez on the political unrest in Thailand
—David Jimenez on the political unrest in Thailand
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What President-elect Obama needs to know about China
By
John Hockenberry
Guest:
Elizabeth Economy
Wednesday, November 26 2008
As President-elect Obama focuses on the economic crisis during his transition period, he'll soon have to consider US-China relations. With a fast-growing economy and population, China's effect on global issues — energy consumption, the world’s economy and climate change, to name a few — will be profound and long-lasting.
"China is a major player in issues like global climate change, food and product safety issues, proliferation issues and even looking to conflicts in Africa, Southeast Asia and Latin America. Wherever the U.S. has been, we now see China becoming more deeply engaged."
—Elizabeth Economy on China
—Elizabeth Economy on China
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How to prepare for holiday travel (and can President-elect Obama help?)
By
John Hockenberry,
Kent DePinto
Guest:
Scott McCartney
Wednesday, November 26 2008
"Fuel prices came down, but then the economy tanked. So they were actually reducing capacity as demand was really dropping off, and for a change they got it right this time."
—Scott McCartney on the airlines
—Scott McCartney on the airlines
Tiger Woods no longer a Buick kind of guy
By
John Hockenberry,
Jesse Baker
Guest:
Tripp Mickle
Wednesday, November 26 2008
If you’ve watched Tiger Woods play in a golf tournament in the past 8 years, chances are good you’ve noticed the Buick logo branded on his golf bag. That was before General Motors' recent financial struggles, however. Now, the nine year contract between Woods and GM is no more. As the economy crumbles, The Takeaway wonders: is this a sign of things to come for celebrity endorsements, or a one time deal? And what else is GM having to take a pass on this year?
"A lot of executives were saying sports is recession-proof. Everybody's changed their mind — they are beginning to feel the impact."
—Tripp Mickle on sports sponsorship
—Tripp Mickle on sports sponsorship
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Next group to be bailed out? Consumers
By
John Hockenberry,
Jesse Baker
Guest:
Michael Hughes
Wednesday, November 26 2008
Treasury Secretary Hank Paulson said yesterday he would do whatever it takes to lift the economy, including giving his approval to a plan to disburse $800 billion in two new lending programs. This latest rescue move is the first time both the Treasury and Fed have teamed up to lend a helping hand directly to consumers — offering aid to help with student loans, car loans or small business loans.
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Marking 30 years since the assassination of Harvey Milk
By
John Hockenberry,
Chelsea Merz
Guests:
Tom Duane,
Carol Ruth Silver
Wednesday, November 26 2008
"The Teamsters wanted to get Coors beer out because they were non-union and Harvey offered them the gay bars. He said if you will allow gays to be truck drivers — to join the Teamsters — I'll organize all the gays in this area and we will get Coors out of the bars."
—Carol Ruth Silver on the foundation of Harvey Milk's political strength
—Carol Ruth Silver on the foundation of Harvey Milk's political strength
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