The good and the bad in the housing market Home sales went up 10 percent in October, because of the federal government's tax credit for first-time home buyers. Some say the tax credit should be extended to keep the recovery on track.9:06 a.m.
Guests
Teresa Boardman: Realtor in St. Paul. She runs the blog saintpaulrealestate.com.
David Berenbaum: Executive vice president of the National Community Reinvestment Coalition.
Wayne Yamano: Senior Manager at John Burns Real Estate Consulting.
Obama's next move in Afghanistan President Obama makes a prime time pitch to the nation. He's expected to say why more troops are needed in Afghanistan and how they will be used. The president also is expected to talk about how the U.S. might work more closely with Pakistan.9:40 a.m.
Guests
Michael O'Hanlon: Director of research and senior fellow at the Brookings Institution. He specializes in national security policy.
Christine Fair: Assistant professor in the security studies department at Georgetown University.
'Born Round' author Frank Bruni In his new memoir, "Born Round," former New York Times restaurant critic Frank Bruni chronicles his struggle with compulsive eating during a successful career that constantly brought him back to the source of his addiction.10:06 a.m.
Guests
Frank Bruni: Former restaurant critic for the New York Times. His latest book is called "Born Round: The Secret History of a Full-Time Eater." He is now a contributor to the NY Times magazine.
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