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As the nation counts down to default, Diane talks to longtime Congress watcher Norm Ornstein about the debt limit negotiations, what's at stake and whether he sees a way forward.
Guest Host: Susan Page
Barbie is about to celebrate her fiftieth birthday, but she’s just as slim and wrinkle-free as ever. We take a look at the creation of the iconic doll and her enduring impact.
Guests
- Katha Pollitt Poet and columnist for "The Nation;" her most recent book is "Learning to Drive: And Other Life Stories"
- Robin Gerber Author, "Barbie and Ruth: The Story of the World's Most Famous Doll and the Woman Who Created Her"
- M.G. Lord Author, "Forever Barbie: The Unauthorized Biography of a Real Doll"
- Agnes Nairn Professor of marketing, EMLYON Business School
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