Wednesday, January 23, 2008

Fears of a U.S recession and their global reverberations

10 a.m. (ET)

Fears of recession prompted the Federal Reserve Board to slash the federal funds rate on Tuesday. The move followed dramatic stock sell-offs around the world. We'll talk about the future of the U.S economy and its impact on world markets.

Readers Review: "Gift From the Sea" by Anne Morrow Lindbergh

11 a.m. (ET)

Diane leads a discussion of this 1955 classic about simplicity, solitude, caring for the soul, and finding one's place in society and life.

The Diane Rehm Show is produced by member-supported WAMU 88.5 in Washington DC.