Mitt Romney brushed aside Newt Gingrich’s idea of establishing a colony on the moon as pandering during the Florida Republican debate. But how viable would this idea be? Reporter Nancy Marshall-Genzer reports on work-study programs and how they fit into President Obama’s economic plans. Stephen Beard continues his One Year On series with a story on the crisis of youth unemployment in Egypt. And we hear about the underground bike economy.
Segments From this episode
Weekly Wrap: GDP, the recovery and a special guest
by Kai Ryssdal
Jan 27, 2012
A review of the week's biggest business headlines including: GDP growth, Europe and news from the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.
Egypt: One Year On
As Egypt goes, so goes the Middle East?
by Reza Aslan
Jan 27, 2012
Commentator Reza Aslan says the outcome of Egypt's experiment with democracy has implications for the region as a whole.
Dude, where's my bike?
by Kai Ryssdal
Jan 27, 2012
Journalist Patrick Symmes had a bicycle. Then it got stolen. So he got another bike, and that got stolen, too. He discusses his journey delving into the underground economy of stolen bikes.
Egypt: One Year On
Egypt's youth await jobs revolution
by Stephen Beard
Jan 27, 2012
A year after Egypt's revolution toppled the old political elite, many young people complain there's democracy but still no work.
Obama's big plan to make college affordable
by Nancy Marshall-Genzer
Jan 27, 2012
In a speech at the University of Michigan, President Obama calls for rewarding colleges that do best at keeping tuition under control and graduating students. Those who do not perform well could see funding cut.
Final Note
The Obama push?
by Kai Ryssdal
Jan 27, 2012
Barack Obama's rendition of Al Green's "Let's Stay Together" has boosted sales for the 1972 hit.
Style, reputation are big factors in buying a car
by Scott Tong
Jan 27, 2012
Auto makers tout gas mileage and safety to sell cars. But a big reason most buyers choose one model over another is reputation and perception.
Moon colony mooted to spur U.S. technology
by Bob Moon
Jan 27, 2012
Will the cost of returning to the moon reap benefits in scientific and technological breakthroughs? Past experience offers a mixed verdict.