The power of Wal-Mart Love it or hate it, Wal-Mart is an economic force that affects other retailers, consumers, even the U.S. inflation rate.9:07 a.m.
Guests
Charles Fishman: Author of "The Wal-Mart Effect: How the World's Most Powerful Company Really Works - And How It's Transforming the American Economy" and a senior editor at Fast Company.
The high cost of college debt Student loans at the University of Minnesota's campuses have more than doubled between 2000 and 2005. A new book says the borrowing that begins in college sets the stage for a lifetime of fighting debt.10:07 a.m.
Guests
Tamara Draut: Author of "Strapped: Why America's 20- and 30-Somethings Can't Get Ahead"
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