A former managing director at Standard & Poor’s speaks out on U.S. television for the first time about how he was pressured to compromise standards in a push for profits. Find out what was really going on behind closed doors at the credit rating agencies. Watch now.
NBR journeys to the Mississippi River to discover the role the river plays in present-day America. Does it remain integral to the American economy? Can it contribute to the greening of U.S. industry? Watch stories on hydropower, the fishing industry, and transportation.
* Financial upheaval and reaction around the world
* Who are these Somalian pirates?
* Week in review with an expert roundtable
* Plan for Canada’s polar bears
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It revolutionized media forever…Edison first announced he’d found a way to capture and play back sound on Nov. 21, 1877. His first piece was, of course, the famous recitation of ‘Mary Had a Little Lamb’. Download mp3s of the earliest recordings and more on PBS sites…
Toni Morrison talks to Charlie Rose about her latest book, her favorite book, and what the election of Barack Obama means to her, and pre-racial America. Originally aired: 11/10/2008. Watch now.
The year is nearing its end, which means it’s time for an early taste of “Tax Tips.” NBR’s tax guru, Kevin McCormally of Kiplinger’s Personal Finance, has more pointers that could help you lighten your tax load come April. In one report, he shows you how to make the most of market losses. Watch.
The New School Writing Program and the Food Studies Department held a forum on Sept. 9, 2008, to discuss the history, literature, and cultural impact of food, with editor Darra Goldstein of Gastronomica and other writers. Watch forum….
Our final program examining the effects of the 2008 elections on the 111th Congress: veteran Rep. Willam Pascrell, who has represented the 8th Congressional District for the last 11 years, and newly elected member, former State Senate Minority Leader, Leonard Lance. Watch.
* Job losses and sagging economies worldwide
* Citigroup sinks further, Saudi prince increases stake
* Catholic Mexico City divided over abortion
* A find of biblical proportions in the West Bank
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A Grammy-winning singer, Natalie Cole reveals for the first time that her sister is putting together an album, scheduled for a January ‘09 release, which combines her father’s voice with those of hip-hop artists like Nas and will.i.am. Watch interview.
