The panel talked about the implications and possible effectiveness of the America Recovery and Reinvestment Act. They also talked about the causes and implications of commodity prices. The format of the discussion relied on the panelists answering prepared question followed by questions from the audience. "Maxed Out: How the World Is Going Broke and Who Gets the Credit," a program of the Chicago Council on Global Affairs, was held at the Sonotheque. This was part of a larger series called the Globally Occupied Attention (GOAt) programs.