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Alaska Governor Sarah Palin officially hands over power to Sean Parnell on Sunday. Joining The Takeaway to talk about Palin’s legacy and forthcoming autobiography are Alaska Public Radio reporter Libby Casey and former Sentinal editor Bernadette Malone.

The Takeaway takes a look back at the week’s news and also peers into the future. With us for a reporters’ roundtable are Julie Mason of The Washington Examiner, Mark Quinn of South Carolina ETV and Radio, and Erika Bolstad of Alaska Daily News.

Sarah Palin surprised the nation when she announced her resignation as Alaska’s governor. Joining The Takeaway to discuss the state’s reaction to the news and to guess what Palin will do next is Larry Persily, journalist and former aide to Palin.

On Friday afternoon, seemingly out of the blue, Alaska Governor Sarah Palin resigned. The Takeaway discusses gubernatorial behavior with New York Times columnist Gail Collins, who wrote about Sarah Palin and her speech in her Saturday column.

Just weeks ago, Palin Syrah was a modestly popular organic Chilean wine. Then came the announcement that a very popular Alaska Governor named Sarah Palin was John McCain’s pick for running mate. And Palin Syrah was suddenly not-so-popular.