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Politics, the Economy and Lifestyles: Predictions for 2009

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 kicking off the new year on the gridiron.

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KCRW placeholderBy Sara Terry • Dec 31, 2008 • 1h 0m Listen

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.

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    Sara Terry

    The Aftermath Project

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    Karen Radziner

    Managing Producer, To the Point & Which Way LA?

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