America’s Collision Course With The Debt Ceiling
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.
Eunice Kennedy Shriver planted the seeds of the Special Olympics in her backyard in 1962. Today it’s a global organization with three million athletes. The history and future of the Special Olympics.
Guests
- Tom Songster Special adviser, the Special Olympics.
- George Jesien Executive director, Association of University Centers on Disabilities.
- Kathleen Egan Mother of David Egan.
- David Egan Special Olympian and mailroom clerk at Booz Allen Hamilton.
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