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Tuesday September 3, 2002

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10:00Working America

Many economists claim the worst of the recession is behind us, but many workers in this country say they haven't noticed yet. On the day after Labor Day, we'll look at the state of the economy, and how it has affected and continues to affect the average American worker.

Guests

Jared Bernstein, Economic Policy Institute

Ron Bird, chief economist at the Employment Policy Foundation

11:00Albert DeMeo: "For The Sins of My Father"

From the Corleones to the Sopranos, fictional Mafia families have long been part of American entertainment. Albert DeMeo, son of a member of the notorious Gambino family, talks about what it was really like growing up in "the Mob." In his new memoir, "For The Sins Of My Father" (Broadway), he tells of being drawn into the world of organized crime -- and then breaking away.

Guests

Albert DeMeo, Author and son of a member of the notorious Gambino family

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