WAMU: The Diane Rehm Show

Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and the State of the U.S. Economy

Mon, 08 Sep 2008 10:06:00 -0400

News of a government takeover of ailing mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac reveal just how dire the Administration sees the ongoing housing and credit crises. Diane and her guests discuss the move by the Treasury Department and what it may mean for the health of the nation's economy

Tom Gjelten: "Bacardi and the Long Fight for Cuba" (Viking)

Mon, 08 Sep 2008 11:06:00 -0400

Bacardi rum was once synonymous with Cuba. But after Castro's rise to power, the Bacardi family went into exile and moved its operations off of the island. Today, they own one of the world's largest family-owned spirit companies in the world. Tom Gjelten traces the rise of the Bacardi family and offers insights into what role it may play in a post-Fidel Cuba.

Dr. Qanta Ahmed: "In the Land of Invisible Women" (Sourcebooks) (Rebroadcast)

Sun, 07 Sep 2008 11:06:00 -0400

A British-born, western trained Muslim doctor recalls her experiences practicing medicine in Saudi Arabia.

News Roundup - Hour 1

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 10:06:00 -0400

A panel of journalists joins Diane for analysis of the week's top national stories, including the GOP convention in St. Paul, John McCain's and Sarah Palin's acceptance speeches, and the response to Hurricane Gustav.

News Roundup - Hour 2

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 11:06:00 -0400

A panel of journalists joins Diane analysis of the week's top international news stories, including: General Patraeus on the possibility of US troops leaving Baghdad by next summer; the Bush Administration's decision to give Georgia $1 billion in non-military aid; and, the latest events in Pakistan, North Korea, and Thailand.

Governor Sarah Palin

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 10:06:00 -0400

Analysis of Governor Sarah Palin's address to the Republican Convention and challenges ahead for the McCain-Palin ticket.

Dr. Qanta Ahmed: "In the Land of Invisible Women" (Sourcebooks)

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 11:06:00 -0400

A British-born, western trained Muslim doctor recalls her experiences practicing medicine in Saudi Arabia.

Update on the Republican Convention

Wed, 03 Sep 2008 10:06:00 -0400

News from the Republican Convention: A look at post hurricane schedule revisions and ongoing efforts to attract independent and wavering Democratic voters.

John Zogby: "The Way We'll Be" (Random House) and David Moore: "The Opinion Makers" (Beacon)

Wed, 03 Sep 2008 11:06:00 -0400

Two pollsters discuss how polls sometimes shape political opinions and reveal how the American Dream will change in the coming century.

Republican Convention

Tue, 02 Sep 2008 10:06:00 -0400

News from the Republican convention and efforts to unify the Republican party behind Senator McCain and his VP pick, Governor Sarah Palin of Alaska.

T. Boone Pickens: "The First Billion is the Hardest" (Crown Business)

Tue, 02 Sep 2008 11:06:00 -0400

The billionaire oilman shares lessons from his life and presents his views on energy policy.

Philip Dine: "State of the Unions" (McGraw Hill) (Rebroadcast)

Mon, 01 Sep 2008 10:06:00 -0400

The state of American labor unions and their political clout in this election cycle.

Electric Cars (Rebroadcast)

Mon, 01 Sep 2008 11:06:00 -0400

High gas prices and concerns about emissions have many drivers searching for alternatives â�� including vehicles powered by electricity. A look at new developments in the effort to mass produce affordable, safe, and easy to charge electric cars

Mary Ellen Geist: "Measure of the Heart: (Springboard) (Rebroadcast)

Sun, 31 Aug 2008 10:06:00 -0400

Mary Ellen Geist gave up a great career to return home to help her mother care for her ailing father. She writes about the often overlooked but vital role husbands and wives, daughters and sons provide for loved ones battling Alzheimer's Disease.

News Roundup - Hour 1

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 10:06:00 -0400

A panel of journalists joins Diane for analysis of the week's top national news stories, including highlights of the Democratic National Convention in Denver and what to expect for Republicans in St. Paul.

News Roundup - Hour 2

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 11:06:00 -0400

A panel of journalists joins Diane for analysis of the week's top international stories, including news about Iraq, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Russia, North Korea and elsewhere across the globe.

Joe Biden

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 10:06:00 -0400

A panel discusses the life and political career of Senator Joe Biden the morning after his address to the Democratic convention as Senator Barack Obama's running mate.

Philip Dine: "State of the Unions" (McGraw Hill)

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 11:06:00 -0400

The state of American labor unions and their political clout in this election cycle.