Justice David Souter is planning to retire after more than 19 years on the Supreme Court, giving President Obama his first chance to fill a vacancy. What was Souter known for, and what will his retirement mean for the Supreme Court?
Chrysler filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy yesterday. It was the first major automaker since Studebaker in 1933 to attempt to restructure under bankruptcy. Three years later, Studebaker emerged from bankruptcy and managed to stay alive until 1966.
Justice David Souter has reportedly told the White House that he will retire from the Supreme Court. Adam Liptak, the Supreme Court correspondent for the New York Times, joins The Takeaway to discuss Souter's role and his potential replacements.
The World Health Organization announced yesterday that they no longer will be referring to swine flu as the 'swine flu' after receiving constant pressure from the meat industry. Its new name, 'influenza A (H1N1)' doesn't necessarily roll off the tongue.
This Saturday marks the 135th running of The Kentucky Derby. Jennie Rees, is a reporter for the Courier Journal, she's covered horse racing for over 25 years and she joins The Takeaway from the back side of Church Hill Downs.
Hundreds of schools nationwide received unexpected vacation days this week for thousands of school kids because of concerns about swine flu. In Fort Worth, Texas, all 144 schools were closed because of a suspected swine flu case.
The world has found a new strain of flu, so now what? Enter the virus hunters. The Takeaway is joined by Dr. Susan P. Fisher-Hoch, an epidemiologist at the University of Texas School of Public Health.
The Obama administration has been negotiating with the leaders of Chrysler, Fiat and the United Auto Workers to find a way to salvage Chrysler. Two UAW members who will be heading out to vote on the plan today and are stopping by The Takeaway first.
What to name the flu that is raising alarms across the globe is becoming a complex issue. To talk us through the global challenge of naming the flu is Keith Bradsher of the New York Times.
The outbreak of swine flu is spreading across the globe. Cab technology help curb the spread of the flu? To help us answer this questions, The Takeaway is joined by Guy Martin, Senior Correspondent for Security for Conde Nast Traveller.
GM and Chrysler announced that thousands of jobs would be lost and at least five manufacturing plants would be closed, but they weren't clear on which plants would be shuttered. Guest: Cedric B. Glover, Mayor of Shrevepoint, Louisiana