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Guest host: Frank Sesno
Secretary of Labor Hilda Solis on what the administration is doing to help people find jobs, where she sees bright spots in the current economy, and what it may take to drive down the nation's unemployment rate.
Hilda Solis, U.S.Secretary of Labor
Guest host: Frank Sesno
The award-winning author presents her latest novel about a disturbing future world, including a catastrophic pandemic, genetically engineered animals, and a cult devoted to preserving all plant and animal life.
Margaret Atwood stayed after the show to answer some of your questions we couldn't get to on the air.
Margaret Atwood, author of more than 40 books of fiction, poetry, and essays. Her internationally bestselling novels include �The Handmaids Tale,a Cat's Eye,� �Alias Grace,� �Oryx & Crake,� and �The Blind Assassin,� which won the 200 Booker Prize.
Author Margaret Atwood and guest host Frank Sesno after the broadcast.
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