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Friday, August 14 2009

  • From Our Listeners: We Asked, You Answered August 14, 2009

    <p><strong>On the recession hitting workers in their 40's and 50's hardest.</strong></p> (article)

  • The Takeaway for Friday, August 14, 2009 (Final Edition) August 14, 2009

    Compensation | Kennedys | Les Paul | GTMO in MI? | Vick, PGA | Mad Men | Ford | GM Batteries | Movies | HRC in Africa | Obamas @ parks (article)

  • The Takeaway for Friday, August 14, 2009 (Early Edition) August 14, 2009

    Headlines; Compensation - the 100 million dollar answer? (article)

  • Defending a $100 Million Pay Package August 14, 2009

    Defending a $100 Million Pay Package (episode)

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    • Defending a $100 Million Pay Package August 14, 2009

      Is $100 million too much for one year for one Citigroup trader? That's what the White House pay czar may decide as he starts his compensation review at bailed-out financial firms. But...

    • The Future of the Kennedy Dynasty August 14, 2009

      As hundreds turned out for Eunice Kennedy Shriver's public wake on Thursday, we look at what her death means for one of the greatest political dynasties in the history of the United S...

    • Les Paul's Lasting Legacy August 14, 2009

      For many musicians, Les Paul 's name is synonymous with electric guitars and modern studio techniques. We talk to Nels Cline, lead guitarist for the band Wilco about the impact Paul h...

    • Is Michigan the New Cuba? August 14, 2009

      President Obama's pledge to shut down the infamous federal detention center at Guantánamo Bay, Cuba, by January 2010 means the administration needs to quickly find a place for the 2...

    • In the Game: Vick, PGA August 14, 2009

      On Wednesday this week, we speculated on what would happen next in the career of former NFL star-turned-rehabilitated-felon, Michael Vick. Coincidentally, on Thursday his next step...

    • Sales Up, Ford Eyes Road Ahead August 14, 2009

      The number two automaker in the United States is enjoying a surge in sales, thanks to the federal government's "Cash for Clunkers" program. On Thursday, Ford announced it would be boo...

    • Just Charge It: GM to Open New Battery Plant August 14, 2009

      General Motors says it will open a new plant to assemble battery packs for the soon-to-be released Chevy Volt, the company's new rechargeable electric car. The media blitz for the Vol...

    • Weekend Movies: Two to Skip, Two to See August 14, 2009

      It's a summer Friday, which means that new movies are opening nationwide. To help us navigate Hollywood's new releases we speak with Wesley Morris, film critic for the Boston Globe. T...

    • Assessing Secretary Clinton's Trip to Africa August 14, 2009

      U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton ends her 11-day trip across Africa today with a stop in the nation of Cape Verde. The State Department calls Clinton’s Africa trip a success,...

    • Les Paul: Remembering a Guitar Hero August 14, 2009

      Les Paul, the man known as "the father of the electric guitar,” passed away yesterday at the age of 94. Paul was inducted in to the Inventors Hall of Fame in 2005 for the innovation...

    • Vacationland: The Obamas Head West August 14, 2009

      Tomorrow, in the midst of a string of health care town halls, President Obama is squeezing in a family trip with Michelle and his daughters. The Obamas will visit the Grand Canyon ...

    • Latest Economic Data Thoroughly Mixed August 14, 2009

      Louise Story, finance reporter for the New York Times, joins The Takeaway to help parse the latest economic data. The Consumer Price Index remained flat in July, making for an annual...

    • Mad About "Mad Men" August 14, 2009

      This Sunday, AMC kicks off the third season of its runaway hit, Mad Men. Set in 1960’s New York City, the show celebrates the world-weary cool of the Madison Avenue advertising world....