Politics, the Economy and Lifestyles: Predictions for 2009
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A black man won the White House, while a white woman from Alaska won the hearts of conservatives. The economy imploded as financial scandals rocked the headlines, and Americans began to rethink their consumer ways. 2008 was definitely one for the history books. Guest host Sara Terry looks at what's ahead in 2009. Also, the political pitfalls of filling four senate seats, and it's a football time of year, filled with bowls, coaches and corporate sponsors.
Making News
The Political Pitfalls of Filling Four Senate Seats ()
Senate Democrats have made it clear they won't be seating anyone appointed by Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich. Blagojevich yesterday appointed former Illinois Attorney General Roland Burris to fill Barack Obama's vacant US Senate seat, setting the stage for a possible constitutional showdown. But that's not the only Senate seat that remains open with just a week to go before a new Senate is sworn in. John Kraushaar reports for Politico.
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- Josh Kraushaar: Political Correspondent, Politico, @HotlineJosh
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Fears, Hopes and Predictions for 2009 ()
An election that turned conventional political wisdom upside down and an economy that turned everything upside down; 2008 was a year of some of the most profound changes Americans have experienced in decades. How will those changes play out in the year to come? Can Barack Obama capitalize on a new political landscape? Will the economy stabilize? What's happened to the American dream? From the economy to politics, from personal values to consumer lifestyles, we take advantage of one of those once a year moments – New Year's Eve -- to think about what was and what will be.
Note: You can learn more about any of the topics discussed in today's show by searching the KCRW archives.Guests:
- Daniel Gross: Senior Editor, Newsweek, @grossdm
- John Zogby: President and CEO, Zogby International
- Jennifer Duffy: Senior Editor, Cook Report, @jennifereduffy
- John White: Executive Director, Center for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Technology, @vjohnwhite
- David Makovsky: Director of the Project on the Middle East Peace Process, Washington Institute for Near East Policy
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Reporter's Notebook
College Bowls, Fired Coaches and Corporate Sponsors ()
It's a football time of year. Fans are ready for the college bowls, NFL teams are getting ready for the play-offs, while NFL coaches are getting fired and bailed out banks are still plunking down millions of dollars on naming rights. Then there's the eternal question of a college football play-off. The president elect has already weighed in on that one—he's for it. Peter King of Sports Illustrated joins us to toss the ball round a bit.
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- Peter King: Senior Writer, Sports Illustrated
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