In the 1950s GM was the largest industrial corporation on earth, and now it's bankrupt. How did this happen? Commentator and historian John Steele Gordon provides some historical perspective.

Now that GM has declared bankruptcy, the question is how much the government should invest in what may be a failing enterprise. Billions have already been spent. Commentator Robert Reich asks the question: Why?

Now that GM is in bankruptcy, a lot of things need to happen for the automaker to survive. New York bureau chief Amy Scott talks with Kai Ryssdal about how GM can weather the tough road ahead, and who may benefit from the bankruptcy.

What are the longer-term implications of today's GM bankruptcy filing? Steve Chiotakis talks to Juli Niemann, analyst at Smith, Moore and Company in St. Louis.

Bill Radke talks to Marty Krepsky, sales manager at Bill Wink Chevrolet in Dearborn, Mich., about his reaction to the GM bankruptcy filing and how he feels about the automaker being owned by the U.S. taxpayer.

Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner told a crowd in China the U.S. government is just a temporary caretaker for General Motors, and that he expects GM to emerge quickly from bankruptcy stronger. Scott Tong reports how they reacted.

The sale of GM's European division has opened up major squabbling across Europe. Bill Radke talks to Marketplace's Stephen Beard about the potential Canadian and Russian buyers and why there's controversy.

GM has begun filings for the nation's largest industrial bankruptcy ever. Steve Chiotakis talks to reporter Tamara Keith about what will emerge from the GM bankruptcy, including hopes for a better chance at competition.

A meeting in Berlin today will determine which company Germany prefers for GM Europe. But Fiat says it's getting fed up with Gemrany's unreasonable financial demands. Stephen Beard reports that may help the other guy may win.

Chrysler is back in court after a marathon session last night. But some creditors and dealers are objecting strongly to the reorganization plan, and appeals look evident. Tamara Keith reports.