Summary: Part A:The Secretary General of the OECD, Angel Gurria, discusses how the organization's work is based on continued monitoring of events in member countries as well as outside OECD area, and includes regular projections of short and medium-term economic developments. They collect and analyze data about education and economics to help direct our nation toward more a competitive and simultaneously cooporative place in the world.Part B:Renowned author, Terry McMillan's new novel, "Who Asked You?", casts an intimate look at the burdens and blessings of family and speaks to trusting your own judgment even when others don’t agree. McMillan’s signature voice and unforgettable characters bring universal issues to brilliant, vivid life. Her first book, Mama, was self-promoted. She achieved national attention in 1992 with her third novel, Waiting to Exhale, which remained on The New York Times bestseller list for many months. She discusses marriage, family, her writing and her life's path with stand in Prime time Radio host, Bill Newcott.
