Unemployment figures raise doubts about a 'soft landing' The unemployment rate stands at the highest in five years, and the home buying picture got more complicated, with the government takeover of mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.9:06 a.m.
Guests
Robert Brusca: Chief economist with Fact and Opinion Economics, a consulting firm.
Christian Weller: Senior fellow at the Center for American Progress, and an associate professor of public policy at the University of Massachusetts, Boston.
Steve Hine: Chief researcher with the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development.
Author describes how a stalker changed her life A new memoir chronicles what happens when an independent woman's loving partner turns into a threat. Kate Brennan uses an alias to shield her identity. Her book reveals what it takes to elude a man whom she believes is determined to destroy her life.10:06 a.m.
Guests
Kate Brennan: Kate Brennan is a pseudonym. She is the author of "In His Sights."
Talking Volumes The new season of Talking Volumes welcomes Barbara Kingsolver on Nov. 11 at 7 p.m.
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