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• Candidates and the crisis in the economy
  A very uncertain economy throws a September surprise into the presidential campaign. Top economic advisors from both the McCain and Obama campaigns talk about how the startling events of the last week have influenced what the candidates are able to promise.9:06 a.m.
  Guests
  Gene Sperling: Economic advisor to the Obama campaign. He's also a senior fellow for Center for American Progress.
  Charles Wheelan: Lecturer at the Harris School of Public Policy at the University of Chicago. He writes the "Naked Economist" column for Yahoo Finance.
  Lisa Lerer: is a reporter for Politico.
  Resources
  Obama-Biden campaign on the economy
  McCain-Palin on the economy
  The Naked Economist
• Kathleen Norris investigates noonday demon
  There's a spiritual relative of depression that few understand or have explored. Writer Kathleen Norris talks about how the condition, known as acedia, has intersected with her life, and why the monastic life may hold the key to understanding the condition.10:06 a.m.
  Guests
  Kathleen Norris: Author of "A Marriage, Monks, and A Writer's Life: Acedia & me."
  Resources
  USA Today interview with Kathleen Norris

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