You shall go to the Skirball

There was a time earlier today when I thought I may never stop watching Monster Buck Moments on ESPN. Fortunately for all concerned I’ve recovered my poise. On Wednesday at 0300GMT, I’m hosting the first of three special BBC debates ahead of the US elections live from the Skirball Cultural Center in LA (you can listen live here). It’s not a WHYS, but don’t think that let’s you off getting involved. Here are the details and the confirmed guests, and we’re looking for issues to discuss.

On Air: Should taxpayers pay the price for bad business decisions?

It’s the largest bail out in US history. Yesterday the US Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson announced that mortgage giants Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae have been taken over by the US government. President Bush said it was because they posed “an unacceptable risk” to the economy.

Talking Points 8th September

Hello everyone.  Thanks to Nelson and Amy for moderating over the weekend.  There’s plenty to talk about today, both suggested by you over the past few days, and from stories that are in the news right now, so let’s get into it.