Robin muses on the news, answers emails, and shares a peek behind-the-scenes.

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Robin talks to Frances Barton, the woman whose home was destroyed, and Tim Blixseth, the billionaire who bought her a new one.

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Previous podcasts:
• November 21
• November 14
• November 7
• October 31
• October 14
• October 17

It's Morning Express like never before! Hear from Robin Meade and the rest of the crew for our thoughts on everything: politics, sports and stories that have kept us talking.

Latest entries:
• NEW! The Big Game
• NEW! Another bad business deal for Citigroup and AIG?
• Thanksgiving vs. Christmas...it's no contest
• Rafer's prediction: Get ready for an all New York Super Bowl
• President signs bill extending unemployment benefits
• The Pac is back
• Zac Brown's secret to fried chicken, fame
• Got a secret?
• Another fancy AIG conference!?!
• Baseball makes another bad call

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Text poll question for December 2: Should Plaxico Burress do time in prison if he's found guilty?

Text your response to HLNTV (45688).

(RobinA) Yes - 77%
(RobinB) No - 23%

From the Blog:

• NEW: Another bad business deal for Citigroup and AIG?
• Rafer's Prediction: Get ready for an all New York Super Bowl
• The Pac is back
• Baseball makes another bad call
• Fall classic falls short
• Hats off to Phillies pitcher Jamie Moyer
• In a word ... Ew!
• When pigskin costs a pretty penny

Stephanie Elam takes a look at a company that's making safer, wooden toys.

• Green toys for tots
• Archive

Text poll question for Dec. 1: Are you shopping less this holiday season?
Yes -- 84%
No -- 16%

*Tune in every Monday for a new Small Business text poll question!

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Welcome to the Small Business Survival Kit, where we provide tips to help your business thrive.

This week's tip:
Survival sell

Tune in each week for a new tool. See all

Previous tips
• Launching a business now? Yes you can!
• Roadmap for hiring new employees
• Archive

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E-mail Business Correspondent Jennifer Westhoven.

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Business Correspondent Jennifer Westhoven gives tips for economic success.

Important Web sites:
• State-by-state guide to unemployment benefits
• Unemployment insurance information

Jennifer responds to your questions
• Why doesn't the government just give the bailout money to US citizens?

• Why don't we make these bad 'investors' pay for their mistakes?

• What about the rising cost of living?

• Is all of your money FDIC insured?
Check Myfdic.gov
• Is your bank safe? Check Bankrate.com

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Correspondent Richard Lui keeps you up to date on the transition to a new presidency.

Day one of the new Presidency: Richard investigates
• Preparing a new cabinet
• Obama's pick for treasury secretary

More ways to stay connected:
• Blog: Political Ticker
• Send in your political questions and comments

From the blog:
• See all of Richard's blog posts

We want to hear from you!
How is the financial crisis affecting you? Let us know how you're coping and saving, and which candidate's plan you prefer.
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If you or someone you love is serving the country, send us their name, where they are serving and what they do. Look for your salute in every hour between 6 a.m. and 10 a.m. ET.

You can see all your military salutes on iReport.com!

See this week's salutes

NEW! Robin Meade and MTV host 'Concert for the BRAVE'

Latest salutes
• NEW! A salute to 'the life of every party'
• NEW! 'This picture ... brings me peace'
• NEW! Salute to a 19-year-old son
• Salute to a father, best friend, freedom fighter

Important links:
• 'Salute to Troops' blog
• Special Report: Coming Home

Special coverage:
• Memorial Day 2008: Saluting and recognizing troops

NEW! Go behind the scenes with Robin Meade in our exclusive Inside CNN Morning Express Tour!!

• See Robin explain the tour

The Morning Express Tour includes:
• A continental breakfast reception
• A Morning Express travel mug
• Your photograph taken with the Morning Express on-air team
• A visit to the Headline News newsroom and control room
• A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to watch a portion of the live broadcast of Morning Express from inside the studio

The Morning Express Tour takes place Thursday mornings at 8:30 a.m. Space is limited so make your reservations now!

Experience news live on the CNN studio tour.

Meet the Up to Speed grand prize winner Teri M. from Middleville, Michigan!!

NEW! Learn Teri's secrets for success

Watch her video submissions:
• Flags of NASCAR
• NASCAR's down force

Special video: It's all-access as Robin gets a rare tour of "race control" at the Chicagoland 400

Photos: Robin spends a special day with NASCAR
Robin's community page on NASCAR.com

The following are links to important Web sites mentioned during the "Morning Express" show:

• NEW! International hotlines for India attacks

• NEW! Track the tool bag lost in space

•Insurance industry's list of safest cars
• 25 best cities to find a job

• State-by-state guide to unemployment benefits
• Unemployent insurance benefits information
• Frozen chicken recalls
• Obamatico.org
• 2008 Plum Book
• Apply for a job with the Obama administration
• Booster seat safety ratings
• Is all of your money FDIC insured?
• How sound is your bank?
• FEMA Web site