The bailout, then Writer CHUCK PALAHNIUK’s on his book and film, “Choke.”

    We open the hour talking about the congressional hearings on the Wall Street bailout with Yale law professor JONATHAN MACEY and NPR’S DAVID WELNA. Then, writer CHUCK PALAHNIUK’s novel, “Choke” has been adapted into a feature film, starring Sam Rockwell. Palahniuk is an author of nine books, including “Fight Club,” adapted into the 1999 seminal film of the same name. The film opens Friday, 9/26/08.
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