• House Republican leaders have accepted a short-term extension of the payroll tax cut after Obama called on Congress to end the “ridiculous Washington standoff.” Alan has all the latest details.
• Syndicated columnist and hit holiday singer Mark Steyn sits down with Alan to discuss the presidential race and his new Christmas album, Making Spirits Bright.
• Obama has asked Americans to weigh in on the payroll tax battle. Alan examines what $40 dollars means to the average American.
