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Here and Now for Thursday, May 1, 2008
Date: 04/30/2008 The latest government statistics on the economy show jobless claims up more than expected and consumer spending rising faster than expected — but this is mostly due to soaring prices for gas and food. So what do these numbers add up to? Peter Coy, economic editor for Business Week, joins us with some answers. Why do so many young men from a small town in Libya wind up as suicide bombers in Iraq? Well, for one thing, they recall their ancestors fighting US Marines on the shores of Tripoli, the first battle fought by the young United States. We'll speak with Newsweek's Kevin Peraino, who traveled to Darnah, Libya, and sat down to talk with the people the young jihadis left behind. Saturday's Kentucky Derby is the first jewel in horseracing's Triple Crown and a new book collects some of the best writing about the horses, jockeys, and characters that make the sport so appealing. Joe Drape, who covers horseracing for the New York Times, edited the book and joins us from Louisv Foneshow does not charge for this service, but standard or other charges may apply from your carrier. Please check your plan to make sure. To stop receiving text messages at anytime, text STOP to 44636. For help, text HELP to 44636 or email support@4info.net. |
