The mixed message about Iran
Though the most recent National Intelligence Estimate reports that Iran has abandoned plans for a nuclear weapon program, President Bush insists that Iran continues to be a security threat. Midmorning discusses whether further sanctions against Iran are needed to end its disputed nuclear program.9:06 a.m.Wayne White: Adjunct scholar at the Middle East Institute, and a veteran of the NIE process who ran the State Department's Iraq intelligence team from 2003 to 2005.
Michael Ledeen: Scholar at the American Enterprise Institute. His latest book is called "The War against the Terror Masters."
John Radsan: Former assistant general counsel at the CIA. He's now associate professor of law at William Mitchell and director of the National Security Forum.
President's plan aims to stem foreclosures, but will it work?
President Bush announces a plan to help out some subprime mortgage holders whose rates will jump in the next few months. Critics say the plan helps only a small percentage of troubled borrowers and may be difficult to implement.9:45 a.m.Greg McBride: Senior financial analyst at Bankrate.com, a personal finance website.
Songs of the season
Philip Brunelle, founder and director of the choral group VocalEssence, talks about the history behind holiday music. He performs a few beloved carols and one or two pieces that for one reason or another don't make anyone's top 10 list. He's joined by 12 VocalEssence singers.10:06 a.m.Philip Brunelle: Artistic director and founder of VocalEssence. He joins us with singers from VocalEssence in Maud Moon Weyerhauser studio.
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