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• Preview of the global economic summit
  World economies are undergoing a dramatic shift in a crisis that many blame on the U.S.'s irresponsible lending and lack of regulation. President Bush has called a meeting of the 20 countries who control the world's economy to be held in Washington, DC over the weekend. But even before it begins, economists and analysts say the group has a long way to go before reaching agreements.9:06 a.m.
  Guests
  Matthew Bishop: Chief business writer and US Business Editor of The Economist Magazine.
  Michael Mandel: Chief economist at Business Week magazine. He's the author of a new textbook, "Economics: The Basics."
  Brad Setser: Fellow for geoeconomics at the Council on Foreign Relations.
  Resources
  Michael Mandel's Economics Unbound blog
  About Matthew Bishop
  Brad Setser's Follow the Money Blog
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  9:49 a.m.
• Franken explains suit over disqualified absentee ballots
  Midmorning speaks with DFL U.S. Senate candidate Al Franken about the upcoming recount, and the lawsuit filed by his campaign over absentee ballots.10:06 a.m.
  Guests
  Al Franken: DFL candidate for U.S. Senate.
  More from MPR
  Franken campaign's rejected ballot story false (11/13/2008)
  Franken seeks access to rejected absentees (11/13/2008)
  Sec. of State's office outlines rules for Senate recount (11/14/2008)
  Key panel named in Minn. Senate recount (11/12/2008)
• Strategies for weathering the recession
  No matter how deep this recession proves to be, the ways to cope are the same from downturn to downturn. Ruth Hayden and listeners talk financial strategies for tough times.10:16 a.m.
  Guests
  Ruth Hayden: Longtime personal finance consultant and author.
  Resources
  Ruth Hayden's Web site

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