Mark Spitz talks about managing high cholesterol

Mark Spitz, 7-time Olympic gold medalist in swimming, speaks with Ellen Ratner about his high cholesterol and management of high cholesterol, with or without health insurance. He also discusses his first job and how he became successful. (7:01)
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"After 8 years of George Bush . . . the constitution itself has been shredded"

John Nichols, reporter for "The Nation", speaks with Talk Radio News Service reporter Elia Herman at the Democratic National Convention in Denver, CO. Nichols talks about the recent Supreme Court ruling striking down the Washington DC handgun ban and its role in the election.
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Microphones in taxi cabs are not a form of repression says author

Adam Segal, co-author of a an article published in the Foreign Affairs Journal, says that the installation of microphones in taxi cabs in China is not a form of repression, but rather a way to monitor for protests (:32).
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Globe focusses on Beijing's shortfalls

Elizabeth Economy, who recently co-wrote an article on the 2008 Beijing Olympics for the Foreign Affairs Journal, says that the Games were meant to be China's chance to come out to the world, but has now been transformed due to its serious shortfalls that have drawn criticism from around the world. These shortcomings include environmental concerns, internet access and broadening of human rights (1:06).
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President Bush toasts the Olympians

President George Bush toasts the Olympians at a dinner hosted in the East Room of the White House. Bush says thank you to Chairman of the Olympic Committee Peter Ueberroth, the 2008 Olympic Team and Paralympic Team, and joked that the Mayor of Chicago would host the 2016 Olympics. He said that he and Laura would be watching in Beijing and “could not wait to cheer you on.” He proposed a toast “to the Olympic athletes past and present, and to the United States of America.” [entire speech] (3:47)
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Human rights advocate: IOC should monitor Chinese decisions

In light China’s decision to allow the Olympic torch to pass through Tibet, Sharon Hom, the executive director of Human Rights in China, says that the International Olympic Committee has an obligation to oversee the actions of a host country. (0:41)
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