May 02 Watch Bolivia Moves to Nationalize Oil and Gas Industries Bolivian President Evo Morales sent troops to gas fields on Monday after nationalizing the gas and oil industries. The European Union warned the move could put additional pressure on energy markets. Two policy researchers discuss the reasons behind the decree… Continue watching
May 02 Watch Former Enron CEO Battles Lawyers During Final Testimony Former Enron CEO Kenneth Lay faced off his prosecutors and his own defense lawyers during his sixth, and last, day testifying in his fraud and conspiracy trial. A reporter covering the trial discusses the events of the day. Continue watching
Apr 27 Watch Lawmakers Struggle to Respond to Rising Gas Prices As oil companies report huge profits for the first quarter of 2006, lawmakers have responded to rising gas prices with varying proposals including rebates and increased fuel efficiency standards. Two experts discuss the connection between oil, gas prices and profits. Continue watching
Apr 25 China-Sudan Trade Relations Complicate Darfur Crisis By PBS News Hour When Chinese President Hu Jintao visited the White House last week, among other things, President Bush urged Hu to cooperate with the U.S. government in its effort to end the ongoing crisis in Sudan's Darfur region. Continue reading
Apr 25 Watch President Bush Outlines Plan to Lower Rising Gas Prices President Bush set forth plans to temporarily halt deposits into the nation's emergency reserve of oil, ease environmental standards and investigate price gouging in an attempt to lower gas prices. Continue watching
Apr 25 Watch Founder Kenneth Lay Testifies in Enron Case Enron founder Kenneth Lay spent a second day on the witness stand Tuesday. He has been charged with six counts of fraud in connection with the company's 2001 collapse. Frank Ahrens of The Washington Post, who has been at the… Continue watching
Apr 20 Watch Wagoner Attempts to Pave Road Ahead for GM In response to continued profit losses, General Motor's CEO Rich Wagoner plans a restructuring of the company to cut operating costs and compete in global markets. Paul Solman discusses the plans with Wagoner. Continue watching
Apr 19 Watch Chinese President’s Visit Focuses on Trade Issues Chinese President Hu Jintao meets with President Bush this week to discuss issues ranging from trade to piracy. Paul Solman discusses the issues facing the two leaders in a conversation with Jim Lehrer. Continue watching
Apr 17 Watch Paper Chronicles New Orleans Recovery, Advocates for City’s Survival The 169-year-old New Orleans Times-Picayune has found itself tested by Hurricane Katrina in unprecedented ways. A report on the newspaper's changing role after the devastation of Hurricane Katrina. Continue watching
Apr 17 Watch Former Enron CEO Faces Stormy Time on Stand The defense questioned former Enron CEO Jeffrey Skilling about his role in the collapse of the energy giant. Fortune Magazine's Bethany McLean discusses the case and Skilling's changed demeanor. Continue watching