The balance between labor and retail President-elect Barack Obama has big plans for U.S. labor policy, though retailers are concerned about the impact of such plans on their already slumping earnings.9:06 a.m.
Guests
Bill Samuel: Legislative director for the AFL-CIO.
Randy Johnson: Vice President of Labor, Immigration and Employee Benefits at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
Polar bears in a warming world A new book of photography documents the connection between the polar bear, the environment and humans who live near the Arctic.10:06 a.m.
Guests
Steven Kazlowski: is a wildlife photographer. His new book is "The Last Polar Bear."
Talking Volumes The new season of Talking Volumes welcomes Barbara Kingsolver on Nov. 11 at 7 p.m.
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