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Thursday, June 18 2009

  • What's Your Personal 'Economic Indicator'? June 18, 2009

    Some economists say the recession might end this summer. Do you believe them? What sign will you tell you that the economy is getting better, or at least not getting worse? Tell us yo... (article)

  • The Takeaway for Thursday, June 18, 2009 (Early Edition) June 18, 2009

    Headlines; News from Tehran (article)

  • Economists See Good News. Are They Right? June 18, 2009

    Economists See Good News. Are They Right? (episode)

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    • Economists See Good News. Are They Right? June 18, 2009

      Economic indicators show that the economy will see an upturn in the coming months. But Justin Fox, Editor-at-Large for TIME magazine, isn't too excited about the numbers. He joins The...

    • In Iran, Echoes of Revolutions Past June 18, 2009

      Tehran braces for another day of protests today despite governmental bans on "unauthorized gatherings." To help us analyze the protests and draw parallels to the past is an expert on ...

    • In China, a Stimulus Plan that Works June 18, 2009

      Today the World Bank is raising its forecast for China's economic growth this year. Strong government investment and increased domestic demand have helped supported the growth of Chin...

    • The Low Cost of High Quality Health Care June 18, 2009

      President Obama's prescription for health care reform is simple: cut the costs, but keep the quality care. But how would that work in real life for doctors and hospitals? We turn to D...

    • Eliot Spitzer on Regulatory Reform (And His Own Future) June 18, 2009

      President Obama has proposed sweeping changes to the regulation of the country's financial system. But do these changes actually address the root causes of our financial crisis? For o...

    • Messages from Iran June 18, 2009

      Protesters across Iran continue to dispute the election results that returned President Ahmadinejad to office. To help us understand what is happening on the ground in Tehran, we turn...

    • (Gay) Friends with Benefits June 18, 2009

      President Obama said yesterday that he will extend some benefits to the same-sex partners of federal employees. But with the Defense of Marriage Act still in place, how big a step for...

    • Who Is the Real Mir Hossein Mousavi? June 18, 2009

      Mir Hossein Mousavi is the public face of Iran's protest movement. His supporters claim he was the real winner of the election that returned President Ahmadinejad to power. But who is...

    • How President Obama Should Handle the Iranian Crisis June 18, 2009

      President Obama has said "it is up to Iranians to make decisions about who Iran's leaders will be." This stance has riled some Republicans who are urging the president to show solidar...

    • The "Day of Mourning" Protests in Iran June 18, 2009

      Protesters are beginning to gather in Tehran for the "Day of Mourning" called for by opposition candidate Mir Hossein Mousavi. The planned sit-in is meant to memorialize those killed ...

    • The Iran Crisis: Taking to the Streets June 18, 2009

      Our partners at the BBC are reporting that "eyewitnesses in Tehran say that thousands of people, many dressed in black, have gathered in a square in the south of the city." Joining Th...

    • Fly Me to the Moon (But Let's Go Coach) June 18, 2009

      NASA is set to blast off probes on Thursday in a lunar exploration mission to scout water sources and landing sites in anticipation of humans' return to the moon. NASA was hoping to s...

    • On-scene Report: Tehran in Turmoil June 18, 2009

      After days of protest over the disputed presidential election that kept President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad in power in Iran, demonstrators are once again taking to the streets. To give us ...