Recession dressing? Sounds more like a cheap way to top a salad than a clothing-design movement. Kai Ryssdal speaks with fashion editor Kate Betts about how you might have to work a little harder to look good during the downturn.
The White House is banking on government spending to stimulate economic activity. Commentator David Frum says even if the plan might be good on paper, the execution is the problem.
Attendance is up at museums and cinemas in France. Experts attribute the rise in cultural interest to the financial crisis. Anita Elash explores the trend of cultural escapism through a rough economic climate.
British Prime Minister Gordon Brown addresses Congress today on the U.S.'s need to work with the international community on the crisis. Financial Times columnist Philip Stephens tells Steve Chiotakis how President Obama could be more involved.
General Motor's European division is threatening to cut jobs if one of several countries doesn't step up with a bailout. Layoffs would be centered around Opel, GM's German division. Christopher Werth reports.
A study out this morning shows that 1 in 5 U.S. homeowners owe more to their mortgage lenders than their homes are worth. Jennifer Collins crunches numbers on "underwater" mortgages and where most of them are.
The federal government is planning to expand its staff, creating thousands of new jobs within several agencies. Some estimates put the exact number as high as a quarter of a million. Ronni Radbill reports.
After living more than a quarter century under the trickle-down philosophy of Reaganomics, Obama's economic plan is a clear departure. Commentator Robert Reich explores how and why Obamanomics can work.
The American Trucking Association is pushing an initiative to allow bigger trucks on the road. They say it's good for the planet, but opponents argue it'll hurt independent truckers. Sadie Babits reports.
