Dec 29th, 2008 · College students battered from semester exams are getting spoiled by parents and family over the holidays. Wrestling a calculus exam to the ground is one thing, but what if you're up against six-foot high steers each weighing about 18,000 pounds?
Dec 29th, 2008 · After packing on the holiday pounds, many will target the battle of the bulge for their New Year's Resolution. Men's Fitness magazine lends readers a hand with its new "Get Fit, Stay Fit 2009 Guide." Roy Johnson, the publication's editor-in-chief, gives listeners a sneak peek.
Dec 29th, 2008 · Stephen Colbert, the host of Comedy Central's Colbert Report, got his start as a correspondent on The Daily Show. He discusses the his recent holiday special, A Colbert Christmas: The Greatest Gift of All!
Dec 29th, 2008 · Retailers were offering deep discounts over the weekend — trying to make up for the lackluster holiday shopping season. A spokesman for the National Retail Federation says the weekend after Christmas is becoming just as critical for the industry as is Black Friday. That's the traditional start to the holiday shopping season on the day after Thanksgiving.
Dec 28th, 2008 · Winter storms covered many parts of the nation with snow over the past week. For the ski industry, the more snow the merrier. Several resorts that have struggled through dry holiday seasons before have opened all of their trails. But fresh powder may not be enough to lure skiers to the slopes during this economic downslide.
Dec 28th, 2008 · Historically, a ticket to the movies has been a ticket to a brief escape from the stresses of lean economic times, and a source of holiday entertainment during winter breaks from work and school. Were those traditional factors a boon for Hollywood, or is the movie industry is suffering financially like everyone else?
Dec 28th, 2008 · President-elect Barack Obama is spending Christmas in Hawaii with his family, as is Weekend Edition Video Blogger Jacob Soboroff. He speaks with host Liane Hansen about Obama's visit.
Dec 28th, 2008 · The economy is bleak, but fashion designer Isaac Mizrahi says your style shouldn't be. Host Liane Hansen talks to Mizrahi about how to have great holiday style on a budget. Part of Weekend Edition's Eco-Nomical series, a multimedia guide to saving money and the environment this holiday season.