February 16, 2006
THAT DOES NOT COMPUTE....:
AUDIO: 11:00 Charles Fishman: "The Wal-Mart Effect" (Diane Rehm Show)
A look at how the world's largest retailer is transforming the American economy.Guests: Charles Fishman, senior writer, Fast Company
Poor Ms Rehm, today's show was a perfect illustration of how adherence to Leftism requires ignorance of reality. At the point where Mr. Fishman explained that 15% you can save on groceries at Wal-Mart essentially buys some families 7 weeks of free food a year, it seemed a possibility her head might explode. Posted by Orrin Judd at February 16, 2006 11:53 AM
Comments
Clean-up on aisle 5 in the NPR studios, I guess.
Posted by: John at February 16, 2006 3:29 PMDiane is usually better at shaping and directing the discussion than she was this morning. I'm sure she'll have more fun tomorrow w/the weekly news round-up. I'll have to listen while I'm @ work. It should be a hoot!
Posted by: Dave W at February 16, 2006 10:02 PM