Going over listeners' responses to past broadcasts. This week: the money in Republican "debates," the Conficker worm and why revolution hasn't come to Saudi Arabia.
Markets and investors seem to be placing the blame of Italy's debt on Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi, and are anticipating his resignation. But the country's major debt problems will still linger.
After increasing pressure on the Italian prime minister, a budget vote was passed through parliament today. But it might be the beginning of the end for the leader.
If Silvio Berlusconi is removed from power, it will certainly mark the end of an Italian political era, but it may not do much for the current financial crisis.
