Baby boomers are heading for a shock as they hit retirement: vanishing pensions and inadequate 401(k) savings. What can be done? Though from 2 years ago, still relevantly covers a number of issues related to the impact of the economic financial turmoil on the state of retirement today. Watch. (Originally aired: 5/16/2006).
Where will Obama and his family attend church after they move into the White House? Earlier this year, Obama cut ties with his longtime Chicago congregation because of its controversial former pastor Jeremiah Wright. Take a look at some of the Washington churches Obama may want to consider. Watch. (Originally aired: 12/13/2008).
NJ’s own Lisa Jackson has been put forth as the nominee for EPA head in Obama’s administration. Watch video about her experiences heading the NJ Dept. of Environmental Protection. Watch.
Wide Angle launched their web-only video series today: In ‘From Jihad to Rehab’, Canadian journalist Nancy Durham takes us inside a rehabilitation center in Saudi Arabia, where art therapy and religious re-education are being used to reform militant jihadists. Read more about this video and the series.
* Support for Iraqi who threw shoes at Bush
* U.S. and Britain at odds over Afghanistan
* The weapon of rape in the DR of Congo
* Top gamers make big bucks in South Korea
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The Democratic Republic of Congo has endured conflict for more than a decade — in what has been called the deadliest war since World War II. Worldfocus’ discussion centers on the roots of conflict and prospects for peace in the DR of Congo. Users can listen to in the webcast here. Read more….
* President Bush’s farewell visit to Iraq and Afghanistan
* British Prime Minister Gordon Brown warns of terror
* Global health: river blindness disease
* The art of saving the Amazon rainforest
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Blueprint America has compiled a timeline, from 1920-2008, for the lengthy construction / politics / approval process that so far has been the 2nd Avenue Subway. It’s worth a look. See timeline here.
* Worldwide auto industry faces hard times
* Obama pledges to close Guantanamo Bay
* The booming business of scotch
* In Beirut, organic food markets stand out
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Pete Williams (NBC News), Christi Parsons (Chicago Tribune), David Sanger (NY Times), John Maggs (National Journal), and host Gwen Ifill discuss:
* Auto Bailout Dies in the Senate
* Blagojevich in Hot Seat Over Corruption Scandal
* Unemployment Rate Highest in 26 Years
Watch here. (Originally aired: 12/12/2008)











