Understanding Today’s Puzzling U.S. Economy
Inflation is high. The GDP has shrunk. But the job market has never been better. The Washington Post's Damian Paletta helps make sense of the U.S. economy today.
Ahmed Chalabi and his contacts in the Iraqi exile community helped the Bush administration make its case against Iraq. Today the U.S. has cut off funds to Chalabi’s political party and accused him of revealing sensitive information to Iran. A panel talks about Ahmed Chalabi and his role in U.S. pre- and post-war policy toward Iraq.
Guests
- Danielle Pletka Vice president of foreign and defense policy studies at the American Enterprise Institute
- Robert Baer Former CIA operative and author of "Sleeping with the Devil" (Crown 2003)
- Walter Pincus National security affairs reporter for "The Washington Post"
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