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.
Iraqi voters cast their ballots Saturday on a new constitution. Diane and her guests talk about the outcome and what it means for that country’s future and the presence of U.S. forces in the region.
At the beginning of the hour, Diane speaks with one of the international election monitors working in Iraq.
Guests
- Robert Malley Middle East Program Director, International Crisis Group
- Paul Williams Executive director of the Public International Law & Policy Group, and assistant professor of law and international relations at American University
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