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resident George W. Bush and President-elect Barack Obama walk the Colonnade to the Oval Office Monday, Nov. 10, 2008. White House photo by Eric Draper
President George W. Bush and President-elect Barack Obama walk the Colonnade to the Oval Office on Monday, Nov. 10, 2008. (Photo: Eric Draper)

Meanwhile, a nation in crisis awaits a new administration — as the Obamas visit the Bushes. The Bidens visit the Cheneys. And Hillary Clinton emerges as a contender for Secretary of State.

President Bush talks about his regrets. And John McCain says he’s sleeping like a baby: waking up every two hours and crying.

This hour, On Point: We dig into the news of the week.

You can join the conversation. What’s your top story this week? Are you watching Obama’s transition? Waiting for cabinet appointments? And what about the economy? How's your confidence holding up?Guests:

From Washington, we're joined by Margaret Talev, national correspondent for McClatchy Newspapers’ Washington Bureau.

Joining us from New York is Chrystia Freeland, U.S. managing editor of The Financial Times.

And from Hanover, N.H., is Jack Beatty, On Point news analyst and senior editor at The Atlantic.

This program aired on November 14, 2008.

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