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10:00Mixed Signals on the Economy

Guest host: Steve Roberts

Guest host Steve Roberts leads a panel discussion about bank profits, unemployment, and the outlook for the economy.

Guests

David Wessel, economics editor, The Wall Street Journal

Lawrence Mishel, president of the Economic Policy Institute

Phillip Swagel, a professor at the Georgetown University McDonough School of Business and former Assistant Treasury Secretary for Economic Policy.

11:00Larry Tye: "Satchel" (Random House)

Guest host: Steve Roberts

Satchel Paige may have been the greatest pitcher in baseball history. the Negro-League star possessed a blazing fastball and helped pave the way for the integration of baseball. The life and legend of Satchel Paige.

Guests

Larry Tye, former medical journalist at "The Boston Globe" and author of "The Father of Spin," "Home Lands," "Rising from the Rails," and "Shock" (with Kitty Dukakis)

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