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One might think that people budget their money in order of priority: basic needs first, then the little things, then lavish expenses. But purchasing trends show a surprisingly different story about the “wealth gap” and how spending habits are dictated by so much more than just income. Also, John McCain is on the attack against Barack Obama, but he’s also forging his own policy agenda.
Spare No Expense
Virginia Postrel, contributing editor for the Atlantic Monthly, discusses the "wealth gap" and the links between income, race and spending habits in America.
Where It's Due
Alvin Hall, personal finance expert, discusses exactly how credit scores are linked to consumption and the proposed new credit card regulations.
Half by '50
G-8 leaders pledged yesterday to cut greenhouse gas emissions in half by 2050. Andrew Revkin, environmental reporter for The New York Times, breaks down the details.
Aspen Ideas: Curtis Wong
Curtis Wong, principal researcher and group manager of Microsoft Next Media Research Group, discusses his latest project, the WorldWide Telescope, and transforming old art forms for the digital age.
McCain Update
We get an update on the McCain campaign from Jason Riley, member of The Wall Street Journal editorial board and author of Let Them In: The Case for Open Borders (Gotham, 2008). Also, Michael D. Shear, staff reporter for The Washington Post, joins us from ...
We Exist
Thomas Glave, professor of English at the State University of New York Binghamton, and editor of Our Caribbean: A Gathering of Lesbian and Gay Writing from the Antilles, joins us to talk about homophobia on his home island of Jamaica, the gay community in the Caribbean, and the gay ...
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