Home Depot Ends Program For Olympians

from National Public Radio

Bree Schaaf of Bremerton, Wash., won the women's title Sunday at the U.S. National Bobsled Championships. She found out Wednesday she would lose her Home Depot sponsorship. The company, which gives Olympic athletes part-time jobs and full-time pay, cited the tough economic climate for ending the program. Schaaf talks about what happened.

Broadcast Dates

• All Things Considered, January 9, 2009