AirTalk for September 29, 2009

Obama goes to Denmark for Olympic pitch

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This week, President Obama will travel to Copenhagen to help Chicago's bid to host the summer 2016 Olympic Games.

President Obama will travel to Copenhagen on Friday to encourage International Olympic Committee officials to choose Chicago as the host of the 2016 Summer Games. Other cities under consideration are Tokyo, Madrid, and Rio de Janeiro, and an announcement will be made later on Friday. Larry Mantle discusses the president's trip and looks at the chances for Chicago's bid.

Guest


Ken Vogel, senior reporter for Politico


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