The Battle over the Budget in an Election Year

The federal budget is more than a spending plan.  It's also a statement about priorities in an election year. We hear about President Obama's latest proposals and the likely debates about unemployment, the deficit and the role of government in an election year.  Also, changing military policy on 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell,' and China says the Obama Administration is trying to "undermine" relations.

A monthly reality-check on the issues Americans care about most. Host Warren Olney draws on his decades of experience to explore the people and issues shaping – and disrupting - our world. How did everything change so fast? Where are we headed? The conversations are informal, edgy and always informative. If Warren's asking, you want to know the answer.