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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.
By Sara Terry • • 1h 0m ListenA 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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3 storiesThe 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.
Read the story6 minFears, 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?
Read the story35 minCollege 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.
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