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Lack of affordable housing, views on economy not good for Biden

A recent CBS News poll finds that 65% of voters disapprove of the way President Biden is handling the economy compared to just 35% who approve, with lack of home affordability likely factoring into those numbers. Middle-income households, or those with annual earnings of up to $75,000, can afford only 23% of the homes listed for sale in the U.S., according to data posted over the summer from the National Association of Realtors. Mark Niquette, economy and politics reporter for Bloomberg News, joined CBS News to discuss the home-buying situation. Source

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Rupert Murdoch stepping down as Fox, News Corp. chairman

Rupert Murdoch, the longtime head of News Corp. and Fox, will step down as chairman and take on the role of chairman emeritus, capping a 7-decade career that built a media dynasty ranging from cable television to tabloid newspapers and turned him into one of the world’s most influential media executives. David Folkenflik is a media correspondent for NPR and author of “Murdoch’s World: The Last of the Old Media Empires.” He joined CBS News to discuss Murdoch’s decision. Source

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Possible witnesses revealed in Trump-Georgia election interference case

A filing in the Georgia election interference case reveals who could be called as witnesses in the trial, including attorney Lin Wood, who was a member of Donald Trump’s legal team after the 2020 election. CBS News reporter Graham Kates spoke with Wood and joins CBS News to discuss their conversation. Source

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Zelenskyy arrives on Capitol Hill with GOP divided on Ukraine aid

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is meeting lawmakers on Capitol Hill Thursday as he makes his case for more U.S. funding of Ukraine’s defense against Russia. But Republicans are casting doubt on sending Ukraine more money, with debate over a new aid package wrapped up in negotiations to avoid a government shutdown. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has the latest. Source

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Sports journalist Joe Posnanski breaks down his new book

Joe Posnanski is a New York Times bestselling author and has served as a senior writer for “The Athletic,” “MLB” and “Sports Illustrated.” He joins “CBS Mornings” for a closer look at his new book that counts down 50 of the most memorable moments in baseball’s history. Source

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