CBS News Weekend Roundup

Ft. Hood Massacre

CBS Radio News — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:00:00 -0500

On this edition of the Weekend Roundup Dan Raviv reports in depth on the massacre at Ft.Hood, Texas. Correspondents Don Teague and Jim Krasula report from Fort Hood and David Martin reports from the Pentagon. CBS News medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook reports that older people shouldn't assume that only the young get the H1N1 flu. Congressional Correspondent Bob Fuss tells Dan about the health reform bill the House debated this weekend. Sarah Dutton, the CBS News director of surveys, looks at election results from this past Tuesday. That and more on the CBS Weekend Roundup.

Afghanistan Decision, Health Care, Economy

CBS Radio News — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 18:00:00 -0400

On this edition of the Weekend Roundup: Correspondent Kimberly Dozier reports on President Obama's continuing deliberations on whether to send more troops to Afghanistan. Correspondent Katie Couric reports Mr. Obama went to Dover Air Force Base in Delaware to honor a group of Americans killed in Afghanistan. Correspondent Dan Raviv chats with Congressional Correspondent Bob Fuss about the health care bill introduced in the House. Dan talks to Andrew Ross Sorkin, author of "Too Big to Fail: The Inside Story of How Wall Street and Washington Fought to Save the Financial System---and Themselves." That and more on the CBS Weekend Roundup.

Executive Pay, Healthcare, Drug Arrests

CBS Radio News — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 18:00:00 -0400

On this edition of the Weekend Roundup: Correspondent Sharyl Attkisson reports on the government ordering pay cuts for financial executives. Correspondent Dan Raviv speaks with Elise Gould of the Economic Policy Institute about a possible excise tax on health care plans. Correspondent Howard Arenstein reports Attorney General Eric Holder announced the arrest of hundreds of suspects charged with distributing drugs for a Mexican cartel, La Familia. Correspondent Harley Carnes reports on a sperm donor who passed on a genetic heart condition to several children. That and more on the CBS Weekend Roundup.

Healthcare, Congress, Afghanistan

CBS Radio News — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 19:00:00 -0400

On this edition of the Weekend Roundup: Correspondent Nancy Cordes reports on the Senate Finance Committee approving its version of health care reform. Correspondent Sharyl Attkisson finds out how Senators and members of Congress get their health care. Dan Raviv interviews Carl Reiner, author of "Just Desserts: A Novellelah" and "Tell Me Another Scary Story ... But Not Too Scary!" Correspondent Robert Berger reports from Jerusalem on former Sen. George Mitchell's efforts to revive Palestinian-Israeli peace talks. That and more on the CBS Weekend Roundup.

Afghanistan: The Road Ahead

CBS Radio News — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 17:00:00 -0400

On this edition of the Weekend Roundup: Correspondent Howard Arenstein interviews White House Correspondent Peter Maer about President Obama's deliberations on "The Road Ahead" in Afghanistan. Correspondent Katie Couric, interviews Secretary of State Hillary Clinton about the decision on the future course of the war in Afghanistan. Correspondent Cami McCormick, who was wounded in an IED attack in Afghanistan, speaks about why it's important to have reporters embedded with American troops to cover the war. Dan Raviv interviews military consultant Colonel Jeff McCausland, a retired colonel, about the history of the war in Afghanistan and "The Road Ahead" for President Obama. That and more on the CBS Weekend Roundup.

Iran-Geneva, Indonesia Earthquakes

CBS Radio News — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 08:00:00 -0400

On this edition of the Weekend Roundup: Dan Raviv talks to Correspondent Elizabeth Palmer who covered the Geneva talks with Iran about its nuclear program. Correspondent Celia Hatton reports from Indonesia on damage from two strong earthquakes. An excerpt from The Late Show with David Letterman, in which he says he was extorted for $2 million. Chief Washington Correspondent Bob Schieffer talks about the debate over whether to send more American troops to Afghanistan. Reporter Vicki Barker in London on an Irish matchmaking festival. Dan speaks with Haggai Ram, author of Iranophobia: The Logic of an Israeli Obsession. That and more on the CBS Weekend Roundup.

Zazi Arrested, Obama G-20

CBS Radio News — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 18:00:00 -0400

On this edition of the Weekend Roundup...Correspondent Bob Orr reports on the arrest of Najibullah Zazi, who is charged with constructing bombs for terror attacks. Dan Raviv talks to White House Correspondent Peter Maer in Pittsburgh with President Obama about the revelation of a secret Iranian nuclear plant. Correspondent Katie Couric, on "The CBS Evening News," interviewed Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadenijad. Chief White House Correspondent Chip Reid reports on President Obama's appearance on "Late Night with David Letterman." Dan interviews Bob Gaudio, one of the original Four Seasons, on the musical about the singing group "Jersey Boys." Correspondent Mark Strassman reports on flooding in the southeast. That and more on the CBS Weekend Roundup.

Health Care Reform, Medal of Honor

CBS Radio News — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 18:00:00 -0400

On this edition of the Weekend Roundup....Dan Raviv speaks with Congressional Correspondent Bob Fuss and White House Correspondent Peter Maer about the latest proposals for health care reform legislation. National Security Correspondent David Martin reports on the Medal of Honor awarded posthumously to Sgt. 1st Class Jared C. Monti for his performance in Afghanistan. Correspondent Steve Futterman reports on the death of singer Mary Travers of the group Peter, Paul and Mary. Commentator Charles Grodin has been thinking about the reasons to risk your life. Correspondent Steve Kathan reports on the final broadcast of the TV soap opera "The Guiding Light." That and more on the CBS Weekend Roundup.

Health Care Reform, War with the Taliban, Phillip Garrido

CBS Radio News — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 16:00:00 -0400

On this edition of the Weekend Roundup; President Obama will make a prime-time speech to Congress on health care reform. The American battle against the Taliban; the investigation of the IED attack last week that killed a U.S. soldier and wounded CBS News Correspondent Cami McCormick. The trauma of unemployment during a sustained recession. Hazing incidents among security guards at the U.S. Embassy in Kabul, Afghanistan. Lastly, how Phillip Garrido had a previous record as a sex offender before his abduction of Jaycee Dugard.That and more on the CBS News Weekend Roundup.

Interrogation Methods; Health Care Reform; Jaycee Dugard

CBS Radio News — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 15:00:00 -0400

White House Correspondent Peter Maer reports from Martha's Vineyard on President Obama's reaction to the death of Sen. Edward Kennedy. CBS News National Correspondent Dan Raviv speaks with Jameel Jaffar of the American Civil Liberties Union about the release of a report on harsh interrogation methods used on terrorism suspects. He speaks with Larry Lowe, of The Cornerstone Group in Wheeling, W.V., a health insurance industry professional who opposes the reform plan now being proposed. That and more on the CBS News Weekend Roundup.

Health Care; Afghanistan Elections

CBS Radio News — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 17:00:00 -0400

Senior White House Correspondent Bill Plante reports on President Obama's efforts to pass a health care bill. Chief Foreign Affairs Correspondent Lara Logan reports from Afghanistan on security for elections there. Reporter Larry Miller in London reports on the release of Libyan Abdel Baset al-Megrahi, who is dying of prostate cancer and was freed by Scotland after serving eight years for the Lockerbie bombing. CBS News National Correspondent Dan Raviv speaks with CBS News military consultant Jeff McCausland, a retired colonel, about the elections in Afghanistan. That and more on the CBS News Weekend Roundup.

Afghanistan; Recession; President on Healthcare

CBS Radio News — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 15:00:00 -0400

Chief Foreign Correspondent Lara Logan reports on the battles in Afghanistan's Helmand Province. Correspondent Priya David reports from Wall Street on signs the recession is over. Chief White House Correspondent Chip Reid reports on President Obama's visit to Portsmouth, New Hampshire for a town hall meeting on health care. CBS News National Correspondent Dan Raviv speaks with Kate Kelly of The Wall Street Journal about her book "Street Fighters." It deals with the collapse of Wall Street financial giant Bear Stearns. This and more on the CBS News Weekend Roundup.

Unemployment; Health Club Shooting; Journalists and North Korea; Recession

CBS Radio News — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 15:00:00 -0400

Correspondent Steve Kathan reports on the nation's improving unemployment rate. Correspondent Susan Koeppen reports on the health club shooting near Pittsburgh. Correspondent Barry Petersen addresses the release of journalists Laura Ling and Euna Lee from North Korea, while Correspondent Dan Raviv talks to small business owners in Northern Virginia about the impact of the recession. CBS News Correspondent Howard Arenstein has the Weekend Roundup.

Health Care Reform

CBS Radio News — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 16:00:00 -0400

CBS News National Correspondent Dan Raviv talks to Chief White House Correspondent Chip Reid about President Obama's efforts to get Congress to pass health care reform legislation. Dan reports on the controversy over the arrest of Harvard professor Henry Louis Gates at his own home by a Cambridge police officer. Reporter Jeff Gilbert of CBS Radio station WWJ in Detroit reports on the "Cash for Clunkers" program to encourage consumers to trade in old cars for new ones. Reporter Sabrina Gibbons in Atlanta reports on the latest forecasts for the spread of swine flu in the fall. That and more on the CBS News Weekend Roundup.

Walter Cronkite Tribute

CBS Radio News — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 15:00:00 -0400

One major newspaper was not able to "get it right" when it came to its Walter Cronkite's tribute. CBS News Correspondent Katie Couric has more.

Michael Jackson; President Obama in Russia; Stimulus Package

CBS Radio News — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 14:00:00 -0400

CBS News National Correspondent Dan Raviv reports on the memorial service for entertainer Michael Jackson at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. Correspondent Barry Bagnato reports on President Obama's visit to Russia. Correspondent Dan Raviv speaks with Congressional Correspondent Bob Fuss about next week's confirmation hearings for Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor. Congressional Correspondent Nancy Cordes reports on criticism that the federal stimulus package is not doing enough to improve the economy. That and more on the CBS News Weekend Roundup.

Jackson; Palin; Iraq; Madoff

CBS Radio News — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 17:00:00 -0400

CBS News National Correspondent Dan Raviv speaks with Correspondent Steve Futterman in Los Angeles about the death of singer Michael Jackson. National Correspondent Dan Raviv on the sudden resignation announcement by Governor Sarah Palin. Chief Foreign Affairs Correspondent Lara Logan reports on the pullback of American forces from Iraqi cities. Correspondent Steve Kathan, Chief Investigative Correspondent Armen Keteyian and Correspondent Jeff Glor report on the sentencing of Bernard Madoff. Correspondent Sam Litzinger reports on the deaths of actor Karl Malden and TV pitchman Billy Mays. That and more on the CBS News Weekend Roundup.

Michael Jackson; Farrah Fawcett; Train Collision

CBS Radio News — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 16:00:00 -0400

CBS News National Correspondent Dan Raviv hosts the Weekend Roundup, reporting on the life and death of Michael Jackson. Correspondents Nick Young and Steve Kathan report on the loss of Farrah Fawcett. Correspondent Nancy Cordes reports on the collision of two trains in Washington, DC that killed 9 people. Correspondent Kelly Cobiella reports from South Carolina on Governor Mark Sanford's admission that he had an affair in Argentina. That and more on the CBS News Weekend Roundup.

Protests in Iran, Healthcare Reform, When Pilots Die

CBS Radio News — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 16:00:00 -0400

White House correspondent Peter Maer reports on what President Obama told CBS News on Friday about the administration's response to the situation in Iran. Correspondent Elizabeth Palmer reports on the latest street protests in Teheran. Chief White House correspondent Chip Reid has the latest on Mr. Obama's healthcare reform plans. Correspondent Cami McCormick reports on the Continental Airlines pilot who died on a trans-Atlantic flight from Brussels to Newark. That and more on the CBS News Weekend Roundup with host Dan Raviv.