Scandal leads to resignation? A number of Republican leaders and newspapers in South Carolina are calling for Gov. Mark Sanford's resignation. In an interview with the Associated Press he admitted to more contacts with his mistress, and possibly other women. This comes at a time when the Republican party is trying to figure out who will lead the party in the next elections.9:06 a.m.
Guests
J. David Woodard: Republican consultant and political science professor at Clemson University.
Julian Zelizer: Political science professor at Princeton University.
Ariely takes stock of the economy In his 2008 book "Predictably Irrational," behavioral economist Daniel Ariely unmasked the role of emotions in our financial decisions. In a revised edition of the book, he examines how our collective financial decisions helped bring the economy down.10:06 a.m.
Guests
Daniel Ariely: Professor of behavioral economics at Duke University and author of "Predictably Irrational."
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