Monday, September 22, 2008

AMERICA'S HOSTS: Steve Inskeep and Linda Wertheimer; NEWSCASTS: Carl Kasell, Jean Cochran
CALIFORNIA/NEVADA HOST: Donna Apidone; NEWSCASTS: Steve Shadley

It's Fall!  Here are some highlights of today's show:

The Bush administration wants Congress to approve a 700 billion dollar aid package for Wall Street, and they want it to happen soon. Democrats say they're happy to help shore up the financial markets, but they want a bill that includes relief for homeowners and taxpayers as well. That story airs at 6:10 and 8:10, with updates ont he economy throughout the morning.

Yankee Stadium yesterday held its last party. The 85-year-old stadium heard its final roars as the Yankees took on the Baltimore Orioles. We'll reminisce at 6:35 and 8:35.

Russian stock markets fell to a ten-year low last week. But the financial crisis in the United States was only one of the factors affecting the markets.  We'll hear more at 5:40 and 7:40.

Thanks for listening.