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Across the nation are signs of a struggling economy - layoffs, foreclosures, and other financial problems caused by the recession make the front page of the news on a daily basis.  But what about the less visible, but very real, symptoms of recession – the emotional struggles people battle?  Here are a few facts,on emotional and behavioral struggles and where to get help. Read More

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	Nightly Business Report Monday-Friday, 7pm Co-anchors Paul Kangas and Susie Gharib deliver breaking business and economic news, financial market coverage, in-depth analysis, features and commentaries by noted economists and business experts.
	The NewsHour Monday-Friday, 6pm Jim Lehrer and NewsHour correspondents provide in-depth analysis of current events with a news summary, live studio interviews and both foreign and domestic on-site reports.
	Consuelo Mack WealthTrack Sundays, 12:30pm Business journalist Consuelo Mack offers understandable advice about how to manger your financial life.
	Biz Kids Sundays, 10am Fast-paced series for school-aged children. Each episode features young business owners who share their success stories to help kids learn about saving, budgeting, investing and giving back to the community.
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	BBC Newsnight Sundays, 9am Current affairs, in-depth analysis and investigative reports.

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How has the worst recession since the 1930s affected the employment market and people's relationship to work? Plus some particularly insightful and informative looks at different types of workers and their struggles and strategies for getting along. Listen Now

"The Big Shift" - This 10-part series explores the wealth gap in the American economy and what degree of distribution of wealth is best for a healthy economy and society.   Through feature stories, Marketplace' s reporters explain what the wealth gap is, tell the story of how the gap between rich and poor has changed over the last few generations, and report on the impact of the financial crisis on the wealth gap. Listen Now

"The Borrowers" - This 10-part series examines the nation's addiction to debt, explores how the current dependence on credit developed, and how that relationship can change and is changing.  Stories cover all segments of society, from government and business to communities and individuals. Listen Now