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Monday, October 6, 2008

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The Election

After the most anticipated VP debate of all time, Professor Herb Smith of McDaniel College and Political Strategist Kevin Igoe analyze the debate and look ahead to the second presidential debate.

Guest Herb Smith, Ph.D

Professor of Political Science,
McDaniel College
  McDaniel College



Guest Kevin Igoe

Republican Political Consultant/Strategist,
Igoe Associates
 Igoe Associates




Wall Street Woes

Seven hundred billion dollars later the Dow drops below 10,000 for first time since 2004, and falls 800 points before rallying. Roger Staiger of Johns Hopkins Carey School of Business talks to Jeff about the day's events and at what point you can start opening your statements again.

Roger Staiger

Adjuct Professor,
Johns Hopkins University,
Carey School of Business
 Carey School of Business