Credit-Ratings Firms and the Mortgage Monster
Aug 13th, 2007 · Fortune magazine Editor-at-Large Bethany McLean talks with Robert Siegel about credit-ratings firms and the mortgage-backed security monster they've helped create.
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Political Wrap: State of the Union, Midterm Elections **
Jan 30th, 2006 · Political Wrap: State of the Union, Midterm Elections January 30, 2006 · This week Congress returns to session as President Bush prepares to give the State of the Union address. Host Steve Inskeep talks to NPR news analyst Cokie Roberts about the president's approval ratings and how that may affect midterm elections.
The Marketplace Report: 'Grand Theft Auto' Makers Sued
Jan 27th, 2006 · The city of Los Angeles is suing Rockstar Games and Take-Two Interactive, the creators of the video game Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas. The L.A. attorney's office charges that there are hidden sex scenes in the game that violate videogame ratings standards. Hear Janet Babin of Marketplace.
Hollywood Ratings Getting Looser *
Dec 9th, 2005 · There's a trend toward ratings creep in the movie industry. What used to be rated PG-13 is now rated PG. Does the rating system adequately inform parents about a film's content?
Can Republicans Pull Out of 'GOP Slump'?
Oct 18th, 2005 · It's being described as "The GOP slump": A slew of controversies this year, including the slow response to Hurricane Katrina, continued violence in Iraq, the Supreme Court nomination of Harriet Miers and the indictment of Tom DeLay are taking a major toll the approval ratings of President Bush and the Republican controlled Congress. What will it take for the GOP to regain direction and momentum? Ed Gordon talks with Michelle Bernard, senior vice president of the Independent Women's Forum, and Tara Wall, senior advisor for the Republican National Committee.
GOP in Damage Control on Miers, Low Ratings
Oct 16th, 2005 · Host Brian Naylor talks to Democratic political consultant Jim Jordan and Republican polster Whit Ayre about the current political climate amidst investigations of top Republican officials, controversy within the Republican party of the nomination of Harriet Miers and the administration's dwindling approval ratings.
Mid-Term Woes for Bush, Republicans
Oct 16th, 2005 · Mid-Term Woes for Bush, Republicans October 16, 2005 · NPR Senior News Analyst Daniel Schorr talks about the plummeting approval ratings of the Bush administration and Republicans as mid-term elections loom.
Poll: Bush's Ratings Drop on Nearly All Fronts
Oct 13th, 2005 · A new poll shows President Bush's approval ratings are at an all-time low. Only 38 percent of Americans think he is doing a good job; also, most think Bush will be seen by history as unsuccessful.
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