Governor Schwarzenegger's office announced today its latest plan to solve the state's deepening financial crisis: a combination of budget cuts, tax increases, fund-shifting, lottery changes and borrowing that would get California out of its $40 billion budget hole if all goes well. Join host Kelly Wilkinson as she discusses the plan and its prospects of approval with Mike Genest, the governor's finance director.
Host: Kelly Wilkinson
Guests:
• Mike Genest, director of the California Department of Finance

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Recessions often mean hard times for charities. Even so, managers at many Northern California non-profits say contributions this holiday season have surpassed their expectations. We look at the challenges facing non-profits.
Host: Cy Musiker
Guests:
• Denny Martin, program officer for community health at the San Francisco Foundation
• Jennifer Cullenbine, executive director at the Family Giving Tree
• Maria Stokes, public relations director for Bay Area United Way

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A new report from the Bush administration says the United States needs to do more to integrate immigrants into American society. We discuss the new report with William Ramos of the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials.
Host: Cy Musiker
Guests:
• William Ramos, director of the Washington D.C. office of the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials (NALEO)

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