Opinion Political Junkie The Democrats' Fight to the Finish April 30, 2008 • It has become a campaign like no other. Continuing to throw conventional wisdom out the window, it defies description or logic. Sens. Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama can't even agree on who has the most votes. And the Rev. Jeremiah Wright and Bill Clinton loom large.
Bloggers' Roundtable: How Diverse Is Obama's Staff? April 30, 2008 • Some political minds are wondering if Barack Obama's campaign staff has enough color. Plus, actor Wesley Snipes gets ready for his prison stripes. We've got that and more on today's bloggers roundtable. Bloggers' Roundtable: How Diverse Is Obama's Staff? Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/90071028/90071017" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Why Are Gas Prices Soaring, and What Can U.S. Do? April 30, 2008 • Host Steve Inskeep talks to Vijay Vaitheeswaran, a correspondent for the Economist and co-author of Zoom, about the reasons behind high oil prices. They also discuss what the U.S. government can do to help the situation. Why Are Gas Prices Soaring, and What Can U.S. Do? Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/90060901/90060863" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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New York Largely Unmoved by Sean Bell Verdict April 28, 2008 • Last week, a judge acquitted three New York City detectives in the shooting death of 23-year-old Sean Bell. Some people expected large protests, but the city was relatively quiet. Our bloggers weigh in on that, plus the continuing Rev. Wright controversy and John McCain's efforts to connect with black voters. New York Largely Unmoved by Sean Bell Verdict Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/90011470/90011462" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Assessing Political Fallout of Rev. Wright's Defense April 28, 2008 • Rev. Jeremiah Wright's media blitz may shape public opinion, but will it reconfigure the presidential race, as well? For more, Farai Chideya speaks with Ron Elving, NPR's senior Washington editor. Assessing Political Fallout of Rev. Wright's Defense Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/90011467/90011461" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Political Wrap-Up: Barack Obama on 'Fox News' April 28, 2008 • Renee Montagne talks to NPR Senior News Analyst Cokie Roberts about the race between Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton. The Illinois senator appeared on Fox News Sunday, his first time on Fox in more than two years. And his controversial former pastor spoke to the NAACP Sunday. Political Wrap-Up: Barack Obama on 'Fox News' Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/89990585/89990555" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Election 2008 Fact-Checking the Campaign Ads April 27, 2008 • Bill Adair, editor of PolitiFact.com, fact checks recent claims made in political ads for the presidential campaigns. Topics include a gas-tax holiday and how to pay for health-care plans. Fact-Checking the Campaign Ads Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/89979917/89979907" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Opinion News Analysis Who Benefits from a Bad Nominating System? April 27, 2008 • The complicated battle for the Democratic presidential nomination has many calling for a simpler way to pick a White House nominee. But the chaotic system actually offers major benefits for some players. A single national primary may be the only way to right the "chaotic" march to the White House. Listen to Dan Schorr's commentary Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/89979937/89979970" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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McCain Makes Inroads with Black Voters April 25, 2008 • While Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama duke it out for the Democratic presidential nomination, presumptive Republican candidate John McCain is making an appeal to black voters across the country. Plus, New York City braces for a verdict in the Sean Bell case. It's all on today's reporters' roundtable. McCain Makes Inroads with Black Voters Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/89929325/89929322" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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A Closer Look: Pa. Win Buys Clinton More Time April 23, 2008 • How has the Pennsylvania primary changed the Democratic race for the White House? For insight, Farai Chideya talks with political analysts Robert George and Melissa Harris Lacewell. A Closer Look: Pa. Win Buys Clinton More Time Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/89885661/89884200" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Bloggers' Roundtable: Clinton Claims Pa. Victory April 23, 2008 • On today's bloggers roundtable, we take another look at presidential politics and dissect the rebirth and relevance of black radio. For more, Farai Chideya talks with bloggers Shawn Williams, Kevin Ross, and Valencia Roner. Bloggers' Roundtable: Clinton Claims Pa. Victory Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/89885673/89884139" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Bloggers' Roundtable: Clinton Claims Pa. Victory Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/89885673/89884139" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Opinion Election 2008 Did Negative Campaigning in Pa. Hurt Candidates? April 23, 2008 • Sen. Hillary Clinton leaves Pennsylvania with a solid win in her primary column. Sen. Barack Obama is already looking ahead to the next race. Co-host Steve Inskeep talks with two campaign veterans about the results of the Pennsylvania primary. Democrat Jennifer Palmieri was John Edwards' press secretary during his 2004 campaign, and Republican Tucker Eskew worked on President Bush's 2004 campaign. Analysis: Democrat Jennifer Palmieri, Republican Tucker Eskew Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/89871136/89871080" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Analysis: Democrat Jennifer Palmieri, Republican Tucker Eskew Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/89871136/89871080" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Opinion Election 2008 Did Clinton, Obama Pass Pa. Primary's Key Tests? April 23, 2008 • Tuesday night saw the end to a dramatic six-week competition for the Democratic presidential candidates to secure Pennsylvania votes. Renee Montagne talks with NPR National Political Correspondent Mara Liasson about what Hillary Clinton's win in the Pennsylvania primary might mean for Barack Obama's campaign. Did Clinton, Obama Pass Pa. Primary's Key Tests? Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/89871119/89871075" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Opinion Primaries Toss Some 'Under the Bus' Fresh Air April 22, 2008 • Linguist Geoff Nunberg considers the phrase "under the bus," which has been used throughout the heated presidential primaries. Primaries Toss Some 'Under the Bus' Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/89834261/89837579" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Middle East Analysis: Jimmy Carter's Meeting with Hamas April 22, 2008 • Former President Jimmy Carter faces criticism for meeting with top Hamas leaders recently who are considered terrorists by the U.S. government. Robert Malley, director of the International Crisis Group's Middle East and North Africa program, talks about the Palestinian militant group and Carter's response to the criticism. Analysis: Jimmy Carter's Meeting with Hamas Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/89831131/89831153" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Analysis: Jimmy Carter's Meeting with Hamas Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/89831131/89831153" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript