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To the Point episodes

October 13, 2008 The Road to Recovery and American Cars
After a weekend of international economic diplomacy, stocks are
rallying at last. Did the G-7 economic ministers and the International
Monetary Fund do something right? Will lending begin again? We get a
progress report. Also, John McCain tries to become the comeback kid.
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October 10, 2008 Wall Street, Main Street and Economic Crisis
Wall Street's getting most of the blame for the economic crisis. We consider the role of Main Street. Also, world markets swings widely as financial ministers meet, and the Nobel Peace Prize goes to Finland.
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October 09, 2008 Will the Global Crisis Produce International Cooperation?
The world's central banks coordinated a cut in short-term interest rates yesterday, as the US treasury considers buying stake in banks. Can countries cooperate further to restore confidence in the global economy? Will mutual interests overcome national rivalries? Will international finance meetings provide relief in the next few days? Also, will eligible voters be kept away from the polls?

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October 08, 2008 Did Face to Face in a Town Hall Format Make a Difference?
Since Obama and McCain won their respective nominations, the economic crisis has created a new set of problems for American voters. Did the candidates propose new solutions in last night's debate or fall back on familiar promises? We hear from supporters on both sides and from observers in some of the critical battleground states. Also, central banks cut rates in a global show of force, and another battle between the courts and the Bush Administration over prisoners at Guantánamo Bay.
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October 07, 2008 Seven Hundred Billion Dollars Might Not Be Enough
State governments are normally safe investments during tough times. They borrowed big in the recession of 2001, but this time around, billions of dollars might not be available for schools, local governments and police. Also, with a month to go until election day, we preview tonight's McCain-Obama debate.
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October 06, 2008 Presidential Promises and Economic Realities
As both campaigns turn increasingly negative, Obama and McCain will be answering questions tomorrow night from undecided voters. We look at what they're saying about the role of government and what chance either has of making good on his promises. Also, the Dow falls bellow 10,000 for the first time in four years, and the US Supreme Court is back in session, with a lot of work ahead and five members over the age of 70.
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October 03, 2008 Congress Reverses Itself, Bailout Goes to the White House
Congress has reversed itself and passed what's now called "economic
rescue." We talk about what that could mean for the credit crunch and
the crisis in housing. Also, an assessment of Sarah Palin and Joe
Biden's performances in last night's debate, and Canadian writer
Margaret Atwood on her latest book, which is remarkably timely.
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October 02, 2008 The Vice Presidential Debate: Will It Matter This Time?
Sarah Palin has fired up the base of the Republican Party, but after
recent interviews, even some conservative pundits say she's not
qualified to be a heartbeat away from the White House. Tonight, she'll
face off with Senator Joe Biden, who's built his own reputation for
foot-in-mouth disease. We look at the prospects for a
vice-presidential debate that might really matter in next month's
election. Also, a second chance for the bailout bill, and the renewed search for Steve Fossett's remains.
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October 01, 2008 America's Financial Crisis and the Global Economy
As the Senate prepares to vote tonight on the Wall Street rescue,
leaders in Europe are saying the United States must show
"statesmanship" for "the good of the world." With financial system
facing a loss of confidence, is the rest of the world losing confidence
in the United States? Also, the NATO commander in Afghanistan calls for more troops--ASAP, and new rules for American citizenship.
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September 30, 2008 Wall Street, Main Street and Government Intervention
Populist anger from both the Left and the Right had a lot to do with the Wall Street rescue's failure in Congress. Both presidential candidates say they know it's unpopular, but they agree that it's time for action. We hear arguments for and against intervention now. Also, a big surprise for pirates on the high seas off Somalia.
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A monthly reality-check on the issues Americans care about most. Host Warren Olney draws on his decades of experience to explore the people and issues shaping – and disrupting - our world. How did…