B-Side's Tamara Keith rides through the streets of Sacramento with a
police officer and finds people have varying levels of respect for the
authority of a cop. The show includes stories about an authority on
fear, a woman who bucked the authority of high school and a lawyer
thinking twice about his career choice. Oh, and Officer Eagleton makes
an action packed traffic stop.
All Things Considered,October 10, 2008 ·
In addition to the credit crisis between banks and businesses, there's
another kind of credit crunch hitting people directly in their wallets.
Credit card companies are taking a closer look at their
customers — and the risks they pose. Consumer advocates say they're
getting complaints from lots of people who are seeing their limits
reduced to just over what they owe. Many say they've been perfect
customers. NPR's Tamara Keith reports.
Retailers Expect Tough Christmas Shopping Season
Wednesday, 08 October 2008
All Things Considered,October 8, 2008 ·
This year's Christmas could really be dismal for retailers. The
National Retail Federation is predicting a tough year and one retail
analyst suggests sales could actually drop this season for the first
time in recent memory. NPR's Tamara Keith reports.
Federal Program To Help Homeowners Takes Effect
Wednesday, 01 October 2008
All Things Considered,October 1, 2008 ·
All the attention being paid to the government's proposed $700 billion
financial rescue package has overshadowed the very problem that kicked
off the crisis: defaults on mortgages. And the foreclosure issue hasn't
gone away.
But on Wednesday, a federal program intended to help
homeowners who are on the brink of foreclosure — and in over their
heads — get better loans went into effect.
The Hope for
Homeowners program was created by Congress in July as part of the same
bill that led to the takeover of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Under the
program, Congress authorized the Federal Housing Administration to back
up to $300 billion in new loans for homeowners in trouble. But not everyone likes the program. Some consumer advocates say it has flaws. NPR's Tamara Keith reports.
Mixed Martial Arts Has a Drug Problem
Wednesday, 13 August 2008
Day to Day,August 13, 2008 ·
Though not an Olympic sport yet — by some measures — mixed martial arts
has already overtaken boxing in popularity. Matches are raking in
millions on Pay Per View, and CBS recently launched a Saturday Night
Fights program. Unfortunately, the popular sport has developed a drug
problem.
