Default and the economy The U.S. economy has had a tough couple of years, but is showing signals of a slow recovery. But if the federal government defaults on its debt obligations, will it mean a giant step back?11:00 a.m.
Guests
Art Rolnick: Senior Fellow, Humphrey School for Public Affairs and former Senior V.P. and research director, Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis
Catherine Rampell: economics reporter for The New York Times
E.J. Dionne on individualism vs. community in American society Washington Post columnist E.J. Dionne speaks at the Chautauqua Institution about the role of the common good in our history, and the constant pull between our sense of individualism and need for community.12:00 p.m.