September Jobs Report The latest unemployment figures were released this morning. What impact will the jobless rate have on the economy, President Obama's jobs bill and next year's election?9:06 a.m.
Guests
Jared Bernstein: Former member of President Obama's economic team and Chief Economic Advisor to Vice President Biden. Currently Senior Fellow at the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities
James Pethokoukis: Money & Politics columnist and blogger for Reuters and the American Enterprise Institute
How the Nobel Peace Prize is chosen This morning, the Nobel Peace Prize was awarded from a field of 241 nominees. We explore how the committee whittles down the nominations and sometimes waits for the last minute to decide.9:45 a.m.
Guests
Anne Kjelling: Former Head Librarian at the Nobel Peace Prize Library
Midmorning rewind Interesting sounds, stories, and conversations you might have missed. This week, Steve Jobs talks about passion, an author and an educator discuss failure and resilience, and a look back at a secret meeting of rock and roll legends.10:45 a.m.
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