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Last broadcast on Sun, 14 Aug 2011, 19:15 on BBC Radio 4.
Synopsis
As international stock markets see-saw in the wake of America's downgrade to AA+ status, we bring you the economic outlook from America's other trading floor - the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.
Mormon blogger Joanna Brooks exposes the greatest myths surrounding Mormonism in America - and assesses the prospects of two Mormon presidential hopefuls.
Vera Farmiga - star of 'Up In The Air' - talks about her directorial debut, "Higher Ground," in which she explores America's relationship with religion.
And from religious to the irreligious, author Otto Penzler uncovers America's obsession with zombies.
Music played
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Louis Armstrong and His Hot Five — Big Butter and Egg Man
Smithsonian Collection of Classic Jazz, Sony, B00004WK37 -
Kronos Quartet — Black Angels
Return, Nonesuch, B000005J0D, 3 -
Alessandro Alessandroni — Lady Frankenstein
Lady Frankenstein, Beat Records, B00003CX0C, 1 -
Juan Garcia Esquivel — Harlem Nocturne
Cabaret Manana, RCA RECORDS, B000002WU5, 5
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Sun 14 Aug 201119:15
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