Friday, July 3, 2009
In this show. . .

Local governments feel budget pains
State governments are in the middle of major budget crises, and local governments may be feeling the pain next. Steve Henn reports.

Is Bing bringing it against Google?
It's been one month since Microsoft launched its latest search engine, Bing. Renita Jablonski checks in with tech analyst Rob Enderle to see how Bing's doing against Google.

Neverland tourist attraction challenges
USC Gould School of Law Dean Robert Rasmussen talks with Renita Jablonski about whether Michael Jackson's Neverland Ranch can be turned into a tourist attraction, and the challenges facing the handlers of his estate.

Ohio may gamble to fill budget shortfall
Ohio is facing a $3 billion budget gap, and it may turn to gambling to bring in some much-needed revenue. Ashley Milne-Tyte reports.

Young adults turn to peer-to-peer travel
Some new online travel services are offering a twist on couch surfing for people looking to save on accommodations. Timothy Beck Werth reports.

A leg up on the Tour de France, cycling
Long-time cycling commentator Phil Liggett talks with Renita Jablonski about what to expect from the upcoming Tour de France, and how an increased interesting in cycling might be affecting the sport's marketing.

GM awaits to find what path it'll take
A judge will decide whether General Motors will be taking a short cut through bankruptcy, or a long and winding road. Jennifer Collins reports.
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