Facing the Mortgage Crisis

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The Banking Crisis in Plain English

April 21, 2009 | By Maureen Cavanaugh, Natalie Walsh

Want to know how we got in this economic mess? Want to know what kind of trouble America's banks are in? Want to know how to translate finance speak? If you're confused, there's nobody better at clearing the fog than NPR's Adam Davidson. Davidson stops by the studio to explain the status of America's banking system.

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Local Realtor and Journalist Discuss Causes and Solutions for Housing Crisis

Feb. 3, 2009 | By KPBS Public Broadcasting

Host Maureen Cavanaugh speaks to local realtor Matt Battiata, and journalist Kelly Bennett about what's happening locally, and about what the federal government can do to improve the housing market. We also discuss the uptick in foreclosures in the higher-priced neighborhoods, and talk about how the mysterious banks play into the housing situation.

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Facing the Mortgage Crisis

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President Obama Introduces Overhaul to Financial Regulations

June 19, 2009 | By Hank Crook, Doug Myrland

President Barack Obama introduced a plan to overhaul the country's financial regulatory system earlier this week. What are the specifics of the president's financial regulation plan, and who's already lining up in opposition?

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New Bill Allows Judges to Cram Down Mortgages

March 30, 2009 | By KPBS Public Broadcasting

Congressional Democrats are trying to pass a bill to keep more California residents in their homes, but opponents say the legislation will raise the cost of homes. Matt Laslo reports.